Wilfred Jackson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 56
- as director
- 54
- on screen
- 1929–1958
- box office
- $699M
- Born
- January 24, 1906
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Wilfred Emmons Jackson
- Citizenship
- U.S.
- Occupations
- Animator, Arranger, Composer, Film Director
- Years active
- 1928-1961
- Spouses
- Jane Ames
- Children
- 2
The Best Wilfred Jackson Movies
The films of Wilfred Jackson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) leads with $185M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $185M Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1938 · Fantasy -
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
Wilfred Jackson's Career in Numbers
Wilfred Jackson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wilfred Jackson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mickey’s Follies (1929) to 4 Artists Paint 1 Tree: A Walt Disney ‘Adventure in Art’ (1958), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Wilfred Jackson Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 35
- 1940s 10
- 1950s 10
The 1930s were Wilfred Jackson's busiest decade, with 35 films.
Wilfred Jackson Movies by Genre
- Animation 28
- Music 8
- Fantasy 6
- Comedy 4
- Documentary 3
- Adventure 3
- Tv movie 1
- History 1
- Drama 1
- Family 1
Animation is the genre Wilfred Jackson has worked in most, with 28 films, ahead of music (8).
Wilfred Jackson Career Milestones
- First film
- Mickey’s Follies 1929
- Biggest box office hit
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs $185M worldwide
- Newest film
- 4 Artists Paint 1 Tree: A Walt Disney ‘Adventure in Art’ 1958
Wilfred Jackson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Wilfred Jackson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 54 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Wilfred Jackson
54- 1958
4 Artists Paint 1 Tree: A Walt Disney ‘Adventure in Art’ Documentary - 1957
Tricks of Our Trade Animation - 1955
The Story of the Animated Drawing Documentary - 1955
The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland Documentary - 1955 Lady and the Tramp Adventure Worldwide box office: $93.9M
- 1954
The Disneyland Story Tv movie - 1953 Peter Pan Adventure Worldwide box office: $87.4M
- 1951
Alice in Wonderland Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.25K - 1950 Cinderella Fantasy Worldwide box office: $96.4M
- 1948
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed Animation - 1948
Melody Time Music - 1946
Song of the South Fantasy Worldwide box office: $37.5M - 1942
Aquarela do Brasil Animation - 1942
The New Spirit Animation - 1941
Dumbo Animation Worldwide box office: $113K - 1941
Golden Eggs Comedy - 1940 Fantasia Fantasy Worldwide box office: $76.4M
- 1940 Pinocchio Fantasy Worldwide box office: $122M
- 1938
Mother Goose Goes Hollywood Animation - 1938 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fantasy Worldwide box office: $185M
- 1937
The Old Mill Music - 1937
Woodland Café Music - 1936
Toby Tortoise Returns Animation - 1936
Mickey’s Rival Animation - 1936
Elmer Elephant Comedy - 1936
Mickey’s Grand Opera Music - 1935
Mickey’s Garden Animation - 1935
Water Babies Animation - 1935
The Band Concert Music - 1935
The Tortoise and the Hare Fantasy - 1934
The Goddess of Spring Music - 1934
The Wise Little Hen Animation - 1934
Funny Little Bunnies Animation - 1934
The Grasshopper and the Ants Animation - 1933
The Night Before Christmas Animation - 1933
The Pet Store Animation - 1933
The Pied Piper Music - 1933
Puppy Love Animation - 1933
Lullaby Land Animation - 1933
Mickey’s Mechanical Man Animation - 1933
Father Noah’s Ark Animation - 1933
Mickey’s Mellerdrammer Animation - 1932
Santa’s Workshop Comedy - 1932
The Klondike Kid Animation - 1932
Touchdown Mickey Animation - 1932
The Whoopee Party Music - 1932
The Musical Farmer Comedy - 1932
Mickey’s Revue Animation - 1932
Barnyard Olympics Animation - 1932
The Grocery Boy Animation - 1931
The Ugly Duckling Family - 1931
The Fox Hunt Animation - 1931
The Castaway Animation - 1929
Mickey’s Follies Animation
Wilfred Jackson Movies as an Actor
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Who Is Wilfred Jackson?
Wilfred Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1906. Credited on films since 1929, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Wilfred Emmons Jackson, born on January 24, 1906, was an American animator, musical arranger, and director well-known for his work with Walt Disney Productions. He began his career at Disney in 1928 as a volunteer washing animation cels. Through his dedication and talent, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an animator and significant contributor to the Mickey Mousing technique, a method that synchronized music and action, notably used in 'Steamboat Willie' (1928).
He directed the Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphonies cartoon series and was at the helm of Academy Award-winning short films, including 'The Tortoise and the Hare' (1935), 'The Country Cousin' (1936), and 'The Old Mill' (1937). Moreover, he made his feature film directorial debut with 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (1937). Not one to rest on his laurels, Jackson worked as a sequence director for 'Pinocchio' (1940) and co-directed several Disney animated features up to 'Lady and the Tramp' (1955). After a heart attack in 1953, during the direction of 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959), Disney asked Jackson to produce and direct animated segments for the Disneyland series. However, due to continual health issues, he retired in 1961.
Who Wilfred Jackson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Wilfred Jackson shares the most films with. Hamilton Luske comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Ben Sharpsteen (6).
Wilfred Jackson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Wilfred Jackson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Wilfred Jackson been in?
Wilfred Jackson is credited on 56 films, from 1929 to 1958. 2 of them as an actor and 54 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 Wilfred Jackson's highest-grossing movie?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) is Wilfred Jackson's biggest box office hit, with $185M worldwide, ahead of Pinocchio (1940) ($122M). Across every film with box office figures, Wilfred Jackson's movies have made $699M.
Wilfred Jackson's biggest hits What is Wilfred Jackson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Wilfred Jackson's filmography is 4 Artists Paint 1 Tree: A Walt Disney ‘Adventure in Art’ (1958), which Wilfred Jackson directed.
Who does Wilfred Jackson work with most often?
Wilfred Jackson shares the most films with Hamilton Luske (7 films), Ben Sharpsteen (6 films) and Clyde Geronimi (5 films).
The Best Wilfred Jackson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 directing credits.
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