Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
So who holds the title of Disney's First Black animator? This topic is often debated by fans, so we decided to dive into the storied careers of legends Floyd Norman and Ron Husband. This video breaks down the technical "animation ladder" to reveal how both men made history and paved the way for future generations of artists.
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Animation Ladder
03:16 Floyd's Career at Disney
05:53 Ron Husband's Career at Disney
06:44 Ron's Animator Screen Credits
07:48 Conclusion on Who's First
#BlackExcellence #Disney #animation #history
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Writing and Narration Performed by Stuart Y
Editing By - Amber Hannen-Snyder
Credits:
In-Betweening lesson - by Traditional Animator Scott T. Petersen
youtube.com/watch?v=sKHCl7yoQpE&t=27s
Animate with Dermot: Cleanup Groucho Marx for Animation
youtube.com/watch?v=CBAqxEqOqcI&list=PLq09djZQvtk6MI3SFG6-6TJHaB
MIchael B-Sam: Learning How to Animate with No Experience
youtube.com/watch?v=OjNwWW9dUk4
BaM Animation: How to Start Animating Your Characters : 4 Principles
youtube.com/watch?v=ynBENQJBQbE
Cinerrific! : Inbetweening - How to do Proper Inbetweens
youtube.com/watch?v=fZRqTU2aZ9U&t=181s
So who holds the title of Disney's First Black animator? This topic is often debated by fans, so we decided to dive into the storied careers of legends Floyd Norman and Ron Husband. This video breaks down the technical "animation ladder" to reveal how both men made history and paved the way for future generations of artists.
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Animation Ladder
03:16 Floyd's Career at Disney
05:53 Ron Husband's Career at Disney
06:44 Ron's Animator Screen Credits
07:48 Conclusion on Who's First
#BlackExcellence #Disney #animation #history
*Check out our Ko-Fi*
ko-fi.com/dizographies
Another way to support us!!
buymeacoffee.com/Dizographies
Writing and Narration Performed by Stuart Y
Editing By - Amber Hannen-Snyder
Credits:
In-Betweening lesson - by Traditional Animator Scott T. Petersen
youtube.com/watch?v=sKHCl7yoQpE&t=27s
Animate with Dermot: Cleanup Groucho Marx for Animation
youtube.com/watch?v=CBAqxEqOqcI&list=PLq09djZQvtk6MI3SFG6-6TJHaB
MIchael B-Sam: Learning How to Animate with No Experience
youtube.com/watch?v=OjNwWW9dUk4
BaM Animation: How to Start Animating Your Characters : 4 Principles
youtube.com/watch?v=ynBENQJBQbE
Cinerrific! : Inbetweening - How to do Proper Inbetweens
youtube.com/watch?v=fZRqTU2aZ9U&t=181s
