January the 17th, 1913.
What a life he lived...what a legacy he left!
In this picture Grandpa is working on Lady and the Tramp...with the dog that was the model for Tramp!
Working on Cinderella with my absolute favorite artist - Mary Blair.
Attending the Song of the South premier in Atlanta, GA, 1946. Claude is third to the left.
Grandpa Coats with Walt - working on a model of Pirates of the Caribbean.
In honor of his 100th birthday, I invite you to watch Claude Coats: A Centennial Celebration to learn more about his life and career with the Walt Disney Company:
(My favorite part is when they call my mom 'Disney royalty'....that she is!)
Happy Birthday, Grandpa!!!
