Q: I understand that both Walt Kelly and Chuck Jones worked for Disney before becoming famous for their work elsewhere. Did any other artists become famous after working for Walt Disney?
Michael, Lindale, Texas
A: The have been many famous artists who worked for Walt Disney early in their careers. Besides the two you cite, others include comic artist Virgil Partch, book illustrator Kay Nielsen, “Dennis the Menace” artist Hank Ketcham, and children’s book author Holling C. Holling.
Dave Smith