Winston Hibler

Winston Hibler

Born October 08, 1910 (Age: 115) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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.
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.
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Filmography

Get the Message

Get the Message

1971 as Narrator Age: 61
Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua

Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua

1968 as Narrator Age: 57
Joker, The Amiable Ocelot

Joker, The Amiable Ocelot

1966 as Narrator Age: 56
Ida, the Offbeat Eagle

Ida, the Offbeat Eagle

1965 as Narrator Age: 54
Little Dog Lost

Little Dog Lost

1963 as Narrator (voice) Age: 52
Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote

Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote

1961 as Narrator (voice) Age: 51
Wonders of the Water Worlds

Wonders of the Water Worlds

1961 as Narrator Age: 50
Flash, The Teenage Otter

Flash, The Teenage Otter

1961 as Age: 50
Jungle Cat

Jungle Cat

1960 as Narrateur Age: 49
Islands of the Sea

Islands of the Sea

1960 as Narrator Age: 49
Wild Burro of the West

Wild Burro of the West

1960 as Narrator Age: 49
Mysteries of the Deep

Mysteries of the Deep

1959 as Narrator Age: 49
Seven Cities of Antarctica

Seven Cities of Antarctica

1958 as Narrator Age: 48
White Wilderness

White Wilderness

1958 as Narrator Age: 47
Ama Girls

Ama Girls

1958 as Narrator Age: 47
Wales

Wales

1958 as Narrator Age: 47
Samoa

Samoa

1956 as Narrator Age: 46
Secrets of Life

Secrets of Life

1956 as Narrator Age: 46
Behind the Cameras at Lapland/The Alaskan Eskimo

Behind the Cameras at Lapland/The Alaskan Eskimo

1956 as Age: 46
Sardinia

Sardinia

1956 as Narrator (voice) Age: 45
Men Against the Arctic

Men Against the Arctic

1955 as Narrator Age: 45
The African Lion

The African Lion

1955 as Narrator Age: 44
The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland

The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland

1955 as Self Age: 44
Siam

Siam

1954 as Narrator Age: 44
Operation Undersea

Operation Undersea

1954 as Self Age: 44
The Vanishing Prairie

The Vanishing Prairie

1954 as Narrator Age: 43
The Living Desert

The Living Desert

1953 as Narrator Age: 43
The Alaskan Eskimo

The Alaskan Eskimo

1953 as Narrator Age: 42
Bear Country

Bear Country

1953 as Narrator Age: 42
Hold That Pose

Hold That Pose

1950 as Commentator(uncredited) Age: 40
Beaver Valley

Beaver Valley

1950 as Narrator (voice) Age: 39