“Maleficent was another great character to work on. She had this wonderful elegance and a real sense of evil.”

— Marc Davis

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About Marc Davis

Artist • American

Marc Davis was a prominent American artist and animator, celebrated as one of Walt Disney's legendary "Nine Old Men." He was a master draftsman responsible for animating some of Disney's most iconic characters,...

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