Clyde Geronimi: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 37
- on screen
- 1939–1961
- box office
- $329M
- Born
- June 12, 1901
- Birthplace
- Chiavenna, Italy
- Full name
- Clito Enrico Geronimi
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Animation director, Assistant animator, Animator, Director
- Years active
- 1924-1968
The Best Clyde Geronimi Movies
The films of Clyde Geronimi that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Cinderella (1950) leads with $96.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $96.4M Cinderella 1950 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $93.9M Lady and the Tramp 1955 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $87.4M Peter Pan 1953 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $51.6M Sleeping Beauty 1959 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $1.25K Alice in Wonderland 1951 · Adventure
Clyde Geronimi's Career in Numbers
Clyde Geronimi's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Clyde Geronimi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Officer Duck (1939) to 101 Dalmatians (1961), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Clyde Geronimi Movies by Decade
- 1930s 3
- 1940s 24
- 1950s 9
- 1960s 1
The 1940s were Clyde Geronimi's busiest decade, with 24 films.
Clyde Geronimi Movies by Genre
- Animation 18
- Comedy 6
- Adventure 4
- Fantasy 4
- Music 2
- Family 2
- History 1
Animation is the genre Clyde Geronimi has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Clyde Geronimi Career Milestones
- First film
- Officer Duck 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- Cinderella $96.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- 101 Dalmatians 1961
Clyde Geronimi Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Clyde Geronimi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1961
101 Dalmatians Adventure - 1959 Sleeping Beauty Fantasy Worldwide box office: $51.6M
- 1957
The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Comedy - 1956
The Great Cat Family Animation - 1955 Lady and the Tramp Adventure Worldwide box office: $93.9M
- 1953 Peter Pan Adventure Worldwide box office: $87.4M
- 1952
Susie, the Little Blue Coupe Animation - 1951 Alice in Wonderland Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.25K
- 1950 Cinderella Fantasy Worldwide box office: $96.4M
- 1950
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Fantasy - 1949
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comedy - 1949
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Animation - 1948
Melody Time Music - 1948
The Big Wash Animation - 1946
Make Mine Music Music - 1946
Peter and the Wolf Family - 1946
Willie the Operatic Whale Animation - 1946
A Feather in His Collar Animation - 1945
The Three Caballeros Fantasy - 1943
Victory Through Air Power History - 1943
Pluto and the Armadillo Animation - 1943
Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi Animation - 1942
T-Bone for Two Family - 1942
The Sleepwalker Animation - 1942
The Army Mascot Animation - 1942
Pluto Junior Animation - 1941
Lend a Paw Animation - 1941
Canine Caddy Animation - 1941
A Gentleman’s Gentleman Animation - 1940
Pantry Pirate Animation - 1940
Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip Animation - 1940
Pluto’s Dream House Animation - 1940
Billposters Animation - 1940
Tugboat Mickey Comedy - 1939
Officer Duck Comedy - 1939
The Pointer Comedy - 1939
Beach Picnic Comedy
Who Is Clyde Geronimi?
Clyde Geronimi was born in Chiavenna, Italy in 1901. Credited on films since 1939, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Clito "Clyde" Geronimi, also known as Gerry, was an integral figure in American animation, primarily recognized for his association with Walt Disney Productions. Born on June 12, 1901 in Chiavenna, Italy, he immigrated to the US during his early childhood. Initially kicking-off his career with J.R. Bray Studios, he soon followed colleague Walter Lantz to his self-established studio, namely Walter Lantz Productions, creating content for Universal Pictures. Geronimi transitioned to Walt Disney Productions in 1931 and remained with the studio until 1959. He started as an animator in the shorts department, later progressing to the role of a director. His exceptional work on the 1941 short, 'Lend a Paw', brought him the prestigious Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Following World War II, he took up the onus of directing feature-length animated films, predominantly for Walt Disney Productions. His virtuosity is embossed on classics like Bambi, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Post his exit from Disney in 1959, he directed several episodes of the 1967 animated Spider-Man series, before retiring from animation in the late 1960s. Having significantly contributed to the field of animation, he was honored with the 1978 Winsor McCay Award and was posthumously inducted as a Disney Legend in 2017. He breathed his last on April 24, 1989, at his residence in Newport Beach, California, at the age of 87.
Who Clyde Geronimi Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Clyde Geronimi shares the most films with. Hamilton Luske comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Jack Kinney (6).
Clyde Geronimi: Questions & Answers
How many movies Clyde Geronimi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Clyde Geronimi been in?
Clyde Geronimi is credited on 37 films, from 1939 to 1961. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Clyde Geronimi's highest-grossing movie?
Cinderella (1950) is Clyde Geronimi's biggest box office hit, with $96.4M worldwide, ahead of Lady and the Tramp (1955) ($93.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Clyde Geronimi's movies have made $329M.
Clyde Geronimi's biggest hits What is Clyde Geronimi's newest movie?
The most recent film on Clyde Geronimi's filmography is 101 Dalmatians (1961), which Clyde Geronimi directed.
Who does Clyde Geronimi work with most often?
Clyde Geronimi shares the most films with Hamilton Luske (8 films), Jack Kinney (6 films) and Billy Bletcher (5 films).
The Best Clyde Geronimi Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 directing credits.
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