David Hand
Also known as Dave Hand
David Hand was an American director known for their work in animation during the late 1930s. Born on January 23, 1900 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Hand began their career in film as an animator before transitioning into directing.
Biography
David Hand was an American director known for their work in animation during the late 1930s. Born on January 23, 1900 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Hand began their career in film as an animator before transitioning into directing. Their work in the field caught the attention of Walt Disney Productions, where they contributed to several short films before taking on larger projects.
Hand is best remembered for directing two major animated features for Disney. In 1938, they directed Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a landmark film that became the first full-length cel-animated feature in American cinema. The success of the project established Hand as a key figure in the studio’s expansion into feature-length animation. They later directed Fantasia in 1940, another ambitious Disney production t…
