Biography
Don Patterson was born on December 26 1909 in Chicago Illinois. Patterson worked in the American film industry during the mid-20th century, contributing to animation as a producer animator and director. Patterson collaborated with major animation studios including Disney Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio Walter Lantz Productions Grantray-Lawrence Animation and Hanna-Barbera.
Patterson’s known filmography includes Fantasia from 1940. The film is recognized for its innovative use of classical music and animation, and Patterson’s involvement reflects his role in shaping animated features during the period. His work spanned multiple studios indicating versatility across different production environments. Patterson’s career aligns with the Golden Age of American animation when the medium expa…





