Hamilton Luske: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 35
- on screen
- 1936–1967
- box office
- $476M
- Born
- October 16, 1903
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Full name
- Hamilton Somers Luske
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Animator, Film Director
- Years active
- 1931-1968
- Children
- 4
The Best Hamilton Luske Movies
The films of Hamilton Luske that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Pinocchio (1940) leads with $122M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $122M Pinocchio 1940 · Fantasy -
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: $76.4M Fantasia 1940 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $1.25K Alice in Wonderland 1951 · Adventure
Hamilton Luske's Career in Numbers
Hamilton Luske's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hamilton Luske works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mickey’s Elephant (1936) to EPCOT (1967), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Hamilton Luske Movies by Decade
- 1930s 2
- 1940s 11
- 1950s 10
- 1960s 10
The 1940s were Hamilton Luske's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Hamilton Luske Movies by Genre
- Animation 13
- Documentary 6
- Adventure 4
- Fantasy 3
- Family 2
- Music 2
- Tv movie 1
- Drama 1
- Comedy 1
Animation is the genre Hamilton Luske has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of documentary (6).
Hamilton Luske Career Milestones
- First film
- Mickey’s Elephant 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- Pinocchio $122M worldwide
- Newest film
- EPCOT 1967
Hamilton Luske Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Hamilton Luske 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.
Movies Directed by Hamilton Luske
33- 1967
Scrooge McDuck and Money Animation - 1967
EPCOT Documentary - 1966
Disneyland Around the Seasons Documentary - 1965
Disneyland 10th Anniversary Documentary - 1964
Disneyland Goes to the World’s Fair Tv movie - 1962
Disneyland After Dark Documentary - 1961
Kids Is Kids Animation - 1961
Donald and the Wheel Animation - 1961
The Litterbug Animation - 1961
101 Dalmatians Adventure - 1959
Disneyland ’59 Documentary - 1957
The Liberty Story Drama - 1957
Our Friend the Atom Animation - 1956
Disneyland: U.S.A. Family - 1955 Lady and the Tramp Adventure Worldwide box office: $93.9M
- 1953
Ben and Me Animation - 1953 Peter Pan Adventure Worldwide box office: $87.4M
- 1951 Alice in Wonderland Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.25K
- 1951
How to Catch a Cold Animation - 1950 Cinderella Fantasy Worldwide box office: $96.4M
- 1948
So Dear to My Heart Family - 1948
Once Upon a Wintertime Animation - 1948
Melody Time Music - 1947
Mickey and the Beanstalk Animation - 1946
Make Mine Music Music - 1946
Willie the Operatic Whale Animation - 1944
The Pelican and the Snipe Animation - 1942
Pedro Animation - 1942
Food Will Win the War Documentary - 1940 Fantasia Fantasy Worldwide box office: $76.4M
- 1940 Pinocchio Fantasy Worldwide box office: $122M
- 1939
Mickey’s Surprise Party Comedy - 1936
Mickey’s Elephant Animation
Hamilton Luske in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Hamilton Luske?
Hamilton Luske was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States in 1903. Credited on films since 1936, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Hamilton Somers Luske, born on October 16, 1903, was an American animator and film director. He began his successful career when he joined the Walt Disney Productions animation studio in 1931. Proving his astound capacities, Luske quickly rose through the ranks, earning Walt Disney's trust, and was made supervising animator of the first Disney Princess character, Snow White, in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He also lent his animation skills to the 1938 short film, Ferdinand the Bull.
Luske's directorial prowess spanned over three decades from 1936 until his death in 1968. His filmography includes widely praised movies like Pinocchio (1940), Cinderella (1950), and Peter Pan (1953). His work in the animation sequence of the musical Mary Poppins (1964) earned him the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1965. His lineage continued in the industry with his son, Tommy Luske, who provided the voice of Michael Darling in Peter Pan. Luske's career pathway and achievements have undoubtedly marked a prominent footprint in the field of animation and direction.
Who Hamilton Luske Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Hamilton Luske shares the most films with. Clyde Geronimi comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Wilfred Jackson (7).
Hamilton Luske: Questions & Answers
How many movies Hamilton Luske has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Hamilton Luske been in?
Hamilton Luske is credited on 35 films, from 1936 to 1967. 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 Hamilton Luske's highest-grossing movie?
Pinocchio (1940) is Hamilton Luske's biggest box office hit, with $122M worldwide, ahead of Cinderella (1950) ($96.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Hamilton Luske's movies have made $476M.
Hamilton Luske's biggest hits What is Hamilton Luske's newest movie?
The most recent film on Hamilton Luske's filmography is Scrooge McDuck and Money (1967), which Hamilton Luske directed.
Who does Hamilton Luske work with most often?
Hamilton Luske shares the most films with Clyde Geronimi (8 films), Wilfred Jackson (7 films) and Sterling Holloway (6 films).
The Best Hamilton Luske Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 directing credits.
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