John Hubley

John Hubley was an influential American animator known for his work with the United Productions of America (UPA) and his own studio, Storyboard Productions. He began his career at Disney, contributing to classics like Snow White and Pinocchio. Hubley later co-created the character Mister Magoo for UPA, noted for its simplified animation style that departed from Disney's traditional approach.1

With his wife, Faith Hubley, he founded Storyboard Productions, producing a series of poetic narrative films. They received Academy Awards for their shorts Moonbird (1959) and The Hole (1962). The Hubleys also created films inspired by jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Quincy Jones.1