Carl Barks
Biography
American cartoonist, author, and painter. He is best known for his comics about Donald Duck and as the creator of Scrooge McDuck. He worked anonymously until late in his career; fans dubbed him The Duck Man and The Good Duck Artist. In 1987, Barks was one of the three inaugural inductees of the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. Barks worked for the Disney Studio and Western Publishing where he created Duckburg and many of its inhabitants, such as Scrooge McDuck (1947),Gladstone Gander (1948), the Beagle Boys (1951), The Junior Woodchucks (1951), Gyro Gearloose (1952), Cornelius Coot (1952), Flintheart Glomgold (1956), John D. Rockerduck (1961) and Magica De Spell (1961). Cartoonist Will Eisner called him "the Hans Christian Andersen of comic books." -Wikipedia Entry
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
No other country in the world has the same kind of affection and admiration toward Walt Disney and his art and characters as Italy. His movies are legendary and his stories belong to the collective imagination of generations of Italians who grew up with his world of dreams and hopes. This documentary explores this love story.
Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Self
A candid and in-depth look at the creators, the culture, and the collectibility of comics.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary about Carl Barks, the legendary comic book artist who was dubbed "the good duck artist". Barks, at age 93, discusses his life and work. Other interviewees include Roy Disney and Don Rosa, as well as some professionals from the German and Swedish comic book scenes.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Himself (archive footage)
A documentary film about the life and work of artist and author Carl Barks, including his lifetime association with Walt Disney and the Donald Duck character family.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Himself
An interview with legendary Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge comic book creator Carl Barks.