Walt Disney

Date of Birth: December 5, 1901

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: December 15, 1966

Biography

Walt Disney, born Walter Elias Disney, was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. He was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. Disney is widely regarded as a pioneer of the American animation industry and is best known for creating some of the world’s most iconic characters, including Mickey Mouse. Along with his brother Roy O. Disney, he co-founded The Walt Disney Company, which has become one of the largest and best-known entertainment companies in the world. Disney’s influence on popular culture is unprecedented, and his legacy continues to thrive through Disney theme parks, movies, and various media ventures. He passed away on December 15, 1966, in Burbank, California, but his creations and contributions continue to entertain and inspire millions around the globe.

5 Interesting Facts about Walt Disney

1. Walt Disney was the original voice of Mickey Mouse, a character he co-created with Ub Iwerks in 1928.

2. He won 22 Academy Awards from 59 nominations and holds the record for the most Oscars won by an individual.

3. Disney was a heavy smoker throughout his life and often smoked unfiltered cigarettes, which eventually led to his death from lung cancer.

4. Disneyland, the first-ever theme park, opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955, and was designed and built under Walt Disney’s direct supervision.

5. Disney was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, in 1964.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Walt Disney

1. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

2. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

3. “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

4. “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.”

5. “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the time of his death in 1966, Walt Disney’s net worth was estimated to be around $150 million, which is equivalent to approximately $1 billion today after adjusting for inflation.

Children

Walt Disney had two daughters with his wife, Lillian Bounds Disney: 1. Diane Marie Disney, born on December 18, 1933, who later became Diane Disney Miller. 2. Sharon Mae Disney, born on December 31, 1936; she was adopted by Walt and Lillian Disney shortly after her birth.