Home / Film Director / John Whitney John Whitney 1917 – 1995 Film Director Celebrities, Film Director, Scientists and Inventors Biography John Whitney (1917–1995) was an American animator. Born April 8, 1917 in Pasadena. Died September 22, 1995 in Santa Monica. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More film director → Antonio Caldara 1670 – 1736 Musicians and Composers Ivar Giæver 1929 – 2025 Educators Charles Méré 1883 – 1970 Film Director Nino Castelnuovo 1936 – 2021 Actors