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Tyrus (2015): Cast

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Tyrus is a 2015 documentary directed by Pamela Tom, starring Tyrus Wong, Don Hahn and Andreas Deja. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Tyrus (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Pamela Tom
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tyrus About?

The premise of Tyrus without spoilers.

The story follows the life of Tyrus Wong, a 106-year-old Chinese American artist. Overcoming poverty and racism in America, he rose to become a celebrated modernist painter and Hollywood sketch artist. Wong’s distinctive style and groundbreaking work on the classic animated film Bambi earned him the title "Disney Legend" and left a lasting impact on animation. His art, which provided the visual inspiration for Bambi’s lush forest settings, is celebrated for its beauty and emotional depth.

Tyrus Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • disney legend
  • f rated
  • 2d animation
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Cast & crew

Tyrus Cast

Tyrus Wong leads the cast, with Don Hahn and Andreas Deja. Directed by Pamela Tom; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pamela Tom

One more film directed by Pamela Tom: Two Lies.

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Videos

Tyrus Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tyrus.

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Tyrus Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Tyrus Wong: Brushstrokes in Hollywood” and “Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Story”.

Also known as
  • Tyrus Wong: Brushstrokes in Hollywood
  • Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Story

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FAQ

Tyrus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tyrus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tyrus?

Tyrus runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Tyrus released?

Tyrus was released on November 7, 2015.

Who directed Tyrus?

Tyrus was directed by Pamela Tom.

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Who is in the cast of Tyrus?

Tyrus stars Tyrus Wong, Don Hahn and Andreas Deja, among 13 credited actors.

Does Tyrus have a post-credit scene?

No. Tyrus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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