Walt Disney

Born: 5 Decemcer 1901 Chicago, Illinois, US

Died: 15 December 1966 Burbank, California, US

Biography: Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American entrepreneur, cartoonist,animator, voice actor, and film producer. He was a prominent figure within the American animation industry and throughout the world, and is regarded as a cultural icon, known for his influence and contributions to entertainment during the 20th century. As a Hollywood business mogul, he and his brother Roy O. Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company. As an animator and entrepreneur, Disney was particularly noted as a filmmaker and a popular showman, as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He and his staff created numerous famous fictional characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.