Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805-August 4, 1875) was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet who wrote many fairy tales that Disney adapted from to make films. Like the Ugly Duckling, the Little Mermaid, the Steadfest Tin Soldier in Fantasia 2000, the Little Match Girl and the upcoming 2012 film Frozen based on the Snow Queen.