Winston Hibler
Writing
- Born
- October 8, 1910 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- August 8, 1976 (age 65)
Winston Hibler was an American screenwriter, film producer, director, and narrator associated with Walt Disney Studios. Educated at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he began his career as a Broadway actor before transitioning to writing for radio, film, and television. Joining Disney in 1942, Hibler contributed as a songwriter, co-writing songs like "Following the Leader" from Peter Pan and "I Wonder" from Sleeping Beauty. He narrated several of Disney's True-Life Adventures documentaries and produced films such as Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961) and The Aristocats (1970). Hibler's versatile contributions significantly shaped Disney's storytelling and musical legacy.
Known for
Cinderella
February 22, 1950
Alice in Wonderland
August 9, 1951
Peter Pan
February 5, 1953
Sleeping Beauty
February 17, 1959
The Aristocats
December 24, 1970
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
October 5, 1949
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 8, 1949
The Ugly Dachshund
February 16, 1966
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
December 20, 1968
The Island at the Top of the World
December 16, 1974
The Wind in the Willows
May 10, 1949
The Living Desert
November 10, 1953
Behind the camera52
- 1977Halloween Hall o' Fame Story
- 1974The Island at the Top of the World Producer
- 1974The Castaway Cowboy Producer
- 1974The Bears and I Producer
- 1973One Little Indian Producer
- 1972Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon Director
- 1972The Nashville Coyote Director
- 1972Napoleon and Samantha Producer
- 1971Lefty, the Dingaling Lynx Director
- 1970The Aristocats