Toby Bluth

He was the younger brother of Don Bluth, whom he collaborated with on both theater and animation.

• Name — Toby Bluth • Birth Name — Frederick L. Bluth • Born — 11 July 1940 • Birthplace — Texas, United States • Died — 31 October 2013 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Painter, animator, background artist, production designer, theater director, film director • Years Active — 1977–2013 • Relatives — Don Bluth (brother)

Gustaf Tenggren was a big inspiration throughout Bluth's career. When asked how he approached each of his watercolor masterpieces, Toby described his intent as Creating the moment that you think you saw... How one remembers a film is often different from the actual film itself. In addition to his work on Disney films, Bluth created a large portfolio of erotic gay art, as well as commissioned illustrations for gay businesses and publications like The Advocate.

He died on October 31, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, following a stroke. He was survived by his long-time partner, Jack Griffith, and his older brother Don Bluth.

• Film — Year — Credit • Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers — 2004 — Art director • The Tigger Movie — 2000 — Additional background artist / Stylist • Babes in Toyland — 1997 — Director / Lyricist / Background designer / Character designer • The Story of Santa Claus — 1996 — Director • Alvin and the Chipmunks — 1983 — Character designer / Production designer • The Smurfs — 1981 — Background stylist • A Chipmunk Christmas — 1981 — Production designer • Banjo the Woodpile Cat — 1979 — Writer (uncredited)