James Algar

Film director, screenwriter, film producer (1912–1998)
Person human Q715807
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Summary

James Algar was born on June 11, 1912[1], in Modesto[2]. He died on February 26, 1998[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Occupation: producer[12]
  • Employer: Walt Disney Studios[13]
  • Educated at: Stanford University[14], Modesto High School[15]
  • Award received: Disney Legends[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: James Algar[18]
  • Family name: Algar[19]
  • Given name: James[20], Nelson[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Name in native language: James Algar[23]
  • Start of work period: 1934[24]
  • End of work period: 1977[25]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by James Algar[26], Category:Films produced by James Algar[27], Category:Short films directed by James Algar[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]

Why It Matters

James Algar has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was James Algar born?

James Algar was born in Modesto[2].

Where did James Algar die?

James Algar passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].

What did James Algar do for work?

James Algar worked as a screenwriter[5], film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], and director[9].

Where did James Algar go to school?

James Algar was educated at Stanford University[14] and Modesto High School[15].

What awards did James Algar receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . animationguild.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . afilm.com. Retrieved . afilm.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16h ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 7892
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  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    End of work period → +1977-00-00T00:00:00Z
    P14750 → 2301-B263-BC0C-9ABF-D0ED
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