Floyd Norman, Disney's First Black Animator, to Receive Honorary Oscar

Floyd Norman, Disney's First Black Animator, to Receive Honorary Oscar

Floyd Norman, the first Black animator at Disney, is being honored with an honorary Oscar for his contributions to film, recognizing his influence on the industry and inspiring generations of artists. The post Floyd Norman, Disney’s First Black Animator, to Receive Honorary Oscar appeared first on The Washington Informer.

Academy to Honor Floyd Norman, Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Killer

November 15 ceremony will recognize the trailblazing artist, Disney’s first black animator, whose career spanned ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Toy Story 2’ and ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ alongside the legendary actress, director, and producing duo.