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.
Wrote 30
1970s
- 1977
Halloween Hall o' Fame
Story
1960s
- 1968
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Story
- 1967
Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar
Story
- 1965
A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood
Story
- 1962
Sancho, the Homing Steer
Lyricist
- 1961
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
Writer
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Rusty and the Falcon
Lyricist, Teleplay
- 1957
The Blue Men of Morocco
Writer
- 1956
Disneyland: U.S.A.
Writer
Sardinia
Writer
- 1955
Men Against the Arctic
Writer
Music Land
Writer
- 1954
Siam
Writer
Operation Undersea
Writer
- 1953
Ben and Me
Adaptation
The Alaskan Eskimo
Writer
- 1952
- 1951
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Writer
The Wind in the Willows
Story
- 1948
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed
Story
No release date
Monsters of the Deep
Writer
Produced 23
1970s
- 1974
- 1973
One Little Indian
Producer
- 1972
Napoleon and Samantha
Producer
- 1970
The Boy Who Stole the Elephant
Producer
King of the Grizzlies
Producer
1960s
- 1968
The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
Producer
Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua
Co-Producer
- 1966
- 1965
A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood
Co-Producer
- 1964
- 1963
Little Dog Lost
Co-Producer
- 1962
Sancho, the Homing Steer
Producer
- 1961
Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote
Producer
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
Producer
Wonders of the Water Worlds
Producer
- 1960
Wild Burro of the West
Producer
1950s
- 1958
Rusty and the Falcon
Producer
The Pigeon That Worked a Miracle
Producer
- 1957
Directed 8
1970s
- 1972
Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon
Director
The Nashville Coyote
Director
- 1971
Lefty, the Dingaling Lynx
Director
1960s
- 1967
Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar
Director
1950s
- 1958
- 1955
Men Against the Arctic
Director
- 1954
Operation Undersea
Director
Acted in 4
1960s
- 1961
Flash, The Teenage Otter
Movie
- 1960
1950s
- 1950
Hold That Pose
Commentator(uncredited)
1930s
- 1935
The Last Days of Pompeii
Marcellus (uncredited)
Other crew 1
1950s
- 1951
Sound 1
1950s
- 1959
Appearances39
1970s
- 1975
The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures
Narrator (voice)
- 1971
Get the Message
Narrator
- 1970
King of the Grizzlies
Narrator
1960s
- 1968
Pablo and the Dancing Chihuahua
Narrator
- 1966
Joker, The Amiable Ocelot
Narrator
- 1965
Ida, the Offbeat Eagle
Narrator
- 1963
Little Dog Lost
Narrator (voice)
- 1961
Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Wonders of the Water Worlds
Narrator
- 1960
Islands of the Sea
Narrator
Wild Burro of the West
Narrator
1950s
- 1959
Mysteries of the Deep
Narrator
- 1958
White Wilderness
Narrator
Ama Girls
Narrator
Wales
Narrator
- 1957
The Crisler Story/Prowlers of the Everglades
Narrator
The Blue Men of Morocco
Narrator (voice)
- 1956
Samoa
Narrator
Sardinia
Narrator (voice)
- 1955
Men Against the Arctic
Narrator
- 1954
Siam
Narrator
Operation Undersea
Self
- 1953
The Alaskan Eskimo
Narrator
Bear Country
Narrator
- 1952
- 1951
Operation Wonderland
Self
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
Seal Island
Narrator
- 1944
The Amazon Awakens
Self (Narrator)