Biography & Career Of Walt Disney

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Biography & Career Of Walt Disney

Walt Disney, born Walter Elias Disney, was an American animator, producer, and businessman.

Walt Disney: Early life & Wiki/Biography

Born on 5 December 1901, Walt Disney’s age was 65 Years Old as of 1966. He was born and raised in a rich-class Christian family in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was American by nationality and belonged to the Christian religion.

He completed his early education at Benton grammar school, central high school, and McKinley high school in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

After that, he also enrolled at the Kansas city art institute and the school of art and institute of Chicago in the United States, where he completed his graduation. From the very beginning of his childhood, he was more into business rather than studying what was taught in school. He had a practical mind from the very beginning.

Walt Disney: Family, Girlfriend & Relationships

Walt Disney’s parents are Elias and Flora Disney. Walt Disney’s father’s name was Elias Disney he was a professional musician by profession. Walt Disney’s mother’s name was Flora Call Disney she was a teacher by profession.

He had four siblings. His brothers’ names are Roy O. Disney, Herbert Arthur Disney and Raymond Arnold Disney. His sister’s name is Ruth Flora Disney.

Walt Disney’s marital status was married at the time of his death. In 1925, he married Lillian Disney, an artist by profession.

Walt Disney: Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on 5 December 1901, Walt Disney was 65 years old at the time of his death. His height was 1.78 m. tall, and weigh 82 kg.

Walt Disney: Career

In 1920, Walt Disney formed the company Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists along with Ub Iwerks. It was a short-lived company, as Disney was more into animation. He then started a new business with Fred Harman. Then they successfully produced “Laugh-O-Grams.”

Disney formed the Laugh-O-Gram Studio in 1921. Following that, he produced ‘Alice’s Wonderland.’ After moving to Hollywood, he formed the company The Walt Disney Company for producing movies. In 1928, he created “Mickey Mouse” along with Iwerks. This was followed by starting the series ‘Silly Symphony’.

He produced the movie ‘The Three Little Pigs’ in 1932. This was followed by ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ In 1941, he created the Walt Disney Training Films Unit. He then produced Donald Duck cartoons with Henry Morgenthau, Jr.

The films produced by Walt Disney were ‘Bambi,’ ‘True-Life Adventures,’ ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Treasure Island,’ ‘The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and many others.

From animation and movies, he decided to create Walt Disney’s Disneyland. He also came up with the idea of creating the theme park Walt Disney World. In 1959, Disney became the consultant for the ‘American National Exhibition.’

Walt Disney: Awards & Achievements

Walt Disney has won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He won the Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globe Award in 1953. He also won Primetime Emmys, Annie Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, and Laurel Awards. He is honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1986, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. He was conferred with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

Walt Disney: Net Worth

As of 1966, Walt Disney’s net worth is $1 billion.