Mattinson, Burny

Burnett Mattinson (May 13, 1935 – February 27, 2023) was an American animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Productions/Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was employed from 1953 until his death in 2023. Mattinson was honored as an inductee of the Disney Legends program in 2008. Mattinson was the longest serving employee of The Walt Disney Company, with a career that spanned seven decades. As a director, Mattinson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983). He also co-directed the Disney animated mystery adventure film The Great Mouse Detective (1986).