Burnett “Burny” Mattinson was an American storyboard artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he had been employed since 1953.
Mattinson was honored as an inductee of the Disney Legends program in 2008. Mattinson was the longest-serving employee of The Walt Disney Company. He was born on May 13, 1935, in San Francisco and sadly died on February 27, 2023.
His father, Horace Heidt’s big band drummer Bernie Mattinson, played jazz drums.
Hannah Estevez, his mother, had lived in San Jose, California, and had met the drummer while working at a theatre there.
The parents were both of British descent. His mother took him to watch Pinocchio (1940) at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco before he turned six.
While his time in school, Mattinson developed a love for animation and started to practice drawing Disney characters.
Once the father’s band disbanded in 1945, the family relocated to Los Angeles.
Burny Mattinson’s top movies and TV shows
Some of Burny Mattinson’s top movies and TV shows are:
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Brief description: Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.
Beauty and Beast (1991)
Brief description: A prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain his humanity by earning a young woman’s love.
Aladdin (1992)
Brief description: A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
The Lion King (1994)
Brief description: Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
Burny Mattinson awards and nominations
Some of his major awards are:
Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated)
1984
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1992
Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay
1987
