Known for Visual Effects
One of Disney's Nine Old Men and considered the finest draughtsman of the Disney animators. He would often refine the characters sketches from Bill Peet with the ideas of Ken Anderson. For many years the final look for the characters in the Disney films were designed by Kahl, in his angular style inspired by Ronald Searle and Picasso.
Born
March 22, 1909
Died
April 19, 1987 (age 78)
Birthplace
San Francisco, California, USA
Filmography
58 films


The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977 · 1h 14m
country: United States
Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.


Robin Hood
1973 · 1h 23m
country: United States
With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.


Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 · 1h 57m
country: United States
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.


The Aristocats
1970 · 1h 18m
country: United States
When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O’Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the aristocats’ rescue.


Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
1968 · 25m
country: United States
Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.


Mary Poppins
1964 · 2h 19m
country: United States
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.


The Sword in the Stone
1963 · 1h 19m
country: United States
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.


One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1961 · 1h 19m
country: United States
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.


Sleeping Beauty
1959 · 1h 15m
country: United States
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.


Lady and the Tramp
1955 · 1h 16m
country: United States
Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.


Peter Pan
1953 · 1h 17m
country: United States
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.


Alice in Wonderland
1951 · 1h 15m
country: United States
On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.


The Brave Engineer
1950 · 8m
country: United States
Casey Jones is one of the best engineers there is and it is his duty to get his cargo to its destination on time via train. He sets off but is set back by a number of unfortunate circumstances such as a rain storm, a cow on the tracks, a mad bomber, and finally, when his train starts falling apart. Worst of all, he is on a collision course with another train coming in the opposite direction. After a terrific crash, the man at the train station assumes the worst when Casey doesn't show up but, to his delight, Casey finally makes it to his destination a total wreck but on time (almost).


So Dear to My Heart
1948 · 1h 22m
country: United States
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.


Pecos Bill
1948 · 23m
country: United States
The life of the legendary Texas cowboy with his horse, Widowmaker, and how his romance with Slue Foot Sue disrupted it.


Hockey Homicide
1945 · 8m
country: United States
A crowd gathers at the skating rink to watch the big championship hockey game of the Pelicans versus the Aardvarks. Although referee "Clean Game" Kinney does his best to supervise, the hockey game really gets out of hand eventually. Two star players, Bertino and Ferguson, are so anxious, they never get let out of the penalty box, referee Kinney is never able to drop the puck without being physically hurt somehow, and the spectators themselves are so worked into the game, they take out their aggression on the ice while the players relax in the bleachers.


Duck Pimples
1945 · 8m
country: United States
Donald has an unpleasant evening when a mysterious book salesman comes to his door then disappears leaving Donald with a collection of whodunnit novels. He reads one and gets so fully involved in it that it appears that the characters are actually coming out of the book and into his living room getting him involved in the murder caper. Finally the author of the book, J. Harold King, steps forth and claims Donald innocent. The characters return to the novel from whence they came leaving Donald wondering if it was really just his "imagination"


Tiger Trouble
1945 · 7m
country: United States
Big game hunter Goofy and his trusty elephant search for a tiger to hunt.


The Three Caballeros
1944 · 1h 11m
country: United States
For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.


Chicken Little
1943 · 8m
country: United States
It's a peaceful day at the local poultry farm until Foxy Loxy happens along intent on a chicken dinner. He takes the advice of a book on psychology by striking "the least intelligent" first and convinces dim witted Chicken Little the sky is falling. Chicken Little spreads the word but when head man Cocky Locky proves the story to be false, Foxy Loxy spreads rumors that Cocky Locky isn't the smart chicken he appears to be, which leads to the ultimate undoing of the chickens at the hands of Foxy Loxy.


Reason and Emotion
1943 · 8m
country: United States
A World War II propaganda film about the need to remain calm and logical during wartime.


Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi
1943 · 10m
country: United States
A propaganda film during World War II about a boy who grows up to become a Nazi soldier.


Saludos Amigos
1942 · 42m
country: United States
A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life....South American-style.


Lake Titicaca
1942 · 7m
country: United States
Donald is visiting South America, where he is first overcome by altitude sickness. He spends some time in the picturesque market. Then he takes a llama up into the mountains, with exciting results.


Pinocchio
1940 · 1h 28m
country: United States
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.


The Ugly Duckling
1939 · 9m
country: United States
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.


Ferdinand the Bull
1938 · 8m
country: United States
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.


Farmyard Symphony
1938 · 8m
country: United States
The farm comes to life, to various classical tunes. The high point is a rooster serenading a chicken, with all the animals joining in. But then comes the sound that's even more welcome to the animals: the farmer and his wife with food (the only actual words spoken).


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1938 · 1h 23m
country: United States
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.


Lonesome Ghosts
1937 · 9m
country: United States
On a dark and stormy night, four bored ghosts decide to have some fun by calling the Ajax Ghost Exterminators.


Toby Tortoise Returns
1936 · 7m
country: United States
Toby Tortoise is back, and this time he and Max Hare box instead of racing.


Mickey's Circus
1936 · 8m
country: United States
Mickey is ringmaster of a circus for orphans. Donald has a trained sea lion act, and does a bit of juggling himself. Mostly, though, he fights with a baby sea lion who keeps stealing both the fish and the show. Donald then finds himself and Mickey in an unrehearsed high wire act, which kicks into high gear when one of the orphans electrifies the wire. They end by doing a high dive into the seals' tank.


On Ice
1935 · 8m
country: United States
Mickey shows off his ice-skating skills to Minnie; Goofy does some unconventional ice fishing; Donald straps skates to Pluto and laughs at his attempts to skate. Donald gets strapped to a kite and is about to be swept over a waterfall when Mickey pulls off an heroic rescue.


Mickey's Service Station
1935 · 7m
country: United States
Mickey, Goofy & Donald have 10 minutes to fix Pete's car. Or else!