Swenson, Karl

Swenson, Karl (1908-1978) He voiced Merlin in The Sword in the Stone, and appeared in The Wild Country (Jensen).

Swift, David

Swift, David (1919-2001) He initially worked for the Disney Studio in the 1930s first as an office boy and then as an animator and assistant to Ward Kimball, but left in the 1940s, establishing himself in television directing the successful series Mr. Peepers. He returned as a director and screenwriter of Pollyanna and The Parent …

Swing Kids (film)

Swing Kids (film) In 1939, German youths Peter and Thomas enjoy American swing music, despite its illegality under Hitler’s regime. Hitler’s harsh discipline which crushes individuality is sweeping Germany as the country prepares for full-scale war, and the two friends fight to remain loyal to their music. But soon Thomas is drawn into the Hitler …

Swampy

Swampy Disney’s first original character for mobile, created for Disney Mobile’s popular puzzle game, Where’s My Water, in September 2011. Swampy, a mischievous alligator, searches to find clean water for his bathtub in the popular app.

Swayze, Patrick

Swayze, Patrick (1952-2009) Actor; appeared in Father Hood (Jack Charles) and Tall Tale (Pecos Bill).

Sweeney, Anne

Sweeney, Anne Hired by Disney in 1996 to be president of The Disney Channel and executive vice president of Disney/ABC Cable Networks. She was promoted to president, Disney/ABC Cable Networks in 1998 and president, ABC Cable Networks Group/Disney Channel Worldwide in 2000. In 2004 she became co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC …

Sweeney, Bob

Sweeney, Bob (1918-1992) Actor; appeared in Toby Tyler (Harry Tupper), Moon Pilot (Senator McGuire), and Son of Flubber (Mr. Harker).

Sweatbox, The (film)

Sweatbox, The (film) Documentary about production problems during the making of The Emperor’s New Groove. Directed by John-Paul Davidson and Trudie Styler. Produced by Xingu Films; distributed by Buena Vista Films. Premiered on September 13, 2002, at the Toronto Film Festival. 86 min., rated PG-13. Styler is the wife of Sting, who wrote the music …

Swamp Fox, The (Episode 4): Day of Reckoning (television)

Swamp Fox, The (Episode 4): Day of Reckoning (television) Television show; aired on January 8, 1960. Directed by Louis King. Marion vows revenge on the man, Amos Briggs, who killed his nephew, Gabe, and in searching for him, helps the patriots acquire some needed quinine from the British. Later, a boy, Gwynn, attacks Marion, believing …

Swamp Fox, The (Episode 5): Redcoat Strategy (television)

Swamp Fox, The (Episode 5): Redcoat Strategy (television) Television show; aired on January 15, 1960. Directed by Louis King. Marion captures a British colonel, and later battles Colonel Tarleton, who has orders to capture the Swamp Fox or else. Tarleton invades the Marion home, but the servants manage to outwit him. Stars Leslie Nielsen, Robert …