Tyrus

7.8/10 · 39 votesSep 8, 201790 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 31•+0.8 vs season avg

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The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and “Disney Legend” for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.

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Episode Summary

"Tyrus" is episode 7 of American Masters season 31. It scored 7.8/10 from 39 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on September 8, 2017.

Next: E8 · Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive Best of Season 31