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Walt DisneyDec. 5, 1901-Dec 15, 1966

Walt DisneyDec. 5, 1901-Dec 15, 1966

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ChildhoodChildhood

Born on December 5, 1901- Chicago, Illinois Walt Disney was born to Elias Disney (Irish-Canadian) and his mother, Flora Call

Disney (German-American decent) At age four (1906), Walt and his family moved to a farm in Marceline, Missouri. While in Marceline, Walt developed his love for drawing. One of his neighbors, a retired doctor, paid Walt to draw pictures of their horse,

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Born on December 5, 1901- Chicago, Illinois Walt Disney was born to Elias Disney (Irish-Canadian) and his mother, Flora Call

Disney (German-American decent) At age four (1906), Walt and his family moved to a farm in Marceline, Missouri. While in Marceline, Walt developed his love for drawing. One of his neighbors, a retired doctor, paid Walt to draw pictures of their horse,

Rupert

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TeenageTeenage Disney began his freshman year of high school at McKinley High School and also

began taking night courses at the Chicago Art Institute. Disney became the Cartoonist for the school newspaper. Disney dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to join the Army, but was

rejected because he was underage. Walt and his friends then decided to join the Red Cross and they were sent to

France for a year, where he drove an ambulance. In January 1920, Disney and Iwerks made a company called, “Iwerks-Disney

Commercial Artist” Disney then took up an interest in the field of animation.

Disney began his freshman year of high school at McKinley High School and also began taking night courses at the Chicago Art Institute.

Disney became the Cartoonist for the school newspaper. Disney dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to join the Army, but was

rejected because he was underage. Walt and his friends then decided to join the Red Cross and they were sent to

France for a year, where he drove an ambulance. In January 1920, Disney and Iwerks made a company called, “Iwerks-Disney

Commercial Artist” Disney then took up an interest in the field of animation.

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Alice ComediesAlice Comedies Virginia Davis (actress who played Alice in Alice in Wonderland) and her family

were relocated from Kansas to Hollywood at Disney’s request. This was the beginning of the Disney’s Brother’s Studio. In 1925, Disney hired a young women named Lillian Bounds to ink and paint

celluloid. They dated for for a while and then got married that same year. The series, Alice Comedies, was successful. The series ended in 1927, and Walt focused more on the animated characters,

like Julius who resembled Felix the cat, rather than the live action Alice.

Virginia Davis (actress who played Alice in Alice in Wonderland) and her family were relocated from Kansas to Hollywood at Disney’s request.

This was the beginning of the Disney’s Brother’s Studio. In 1925, Disney hired a young women named Lillian Bounds to ink and paint

celluloid. They dated for for a while and then got married that same year. The series, Alice Comedies, was successful. The series ended in 1927, and Walt focused more on the animated characters,

like Julius who resembled Felix the cat, rather than the live action Alice.

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Mickey MouseMickey Mouse

The character Mickey Mouse was based on a pet mouse that he had adopted while working at a Kansas City ad Company.

Ub Iwerks reworked the sketches made by Disney so that it was easier to animate.

However, Mickey’s voice and personality was provided by Disney Ub Iwerks designed Mickey’s physical appearance, but many say that “Walt

gave him his soul.” The mouse was was originally med “Mortimer” Lillian Disney thought that the name Mortimer did not fit. Mortimer later became the name of Mickey’s rival for Minnie, who was taller and

had a Brooklyn accent. Disney himself provided the vocal effects for the earliest cartoons and

performed as the voice of Mickey until 1946.

The character Mickey Mouse was based on a pet mouse that he had adopted while working at a Kansas City ad Company.

Ub Iwerks reworked the sketches made by Disney so that it was easier to animate.

However, Mickey’s voice and personality was provided by Disney Ub Iwerks designed Mickey’s physical appearance, but many say that “Walt

gave him his soul.” The mouse was was originally med “Mortimer” Lillian Disney thought that the name Mortimer did not fit. Mortimer later became the name of Mickey’s rival for Minnie, who was taller and

had a Brooklyn accent. Disney himself provided the vocal effects for the earliest cartoons and

performed as the voice of Mickey until 1946.

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First Academy AwardFirst Academy Award

Disney received a special Academy Award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse

The Mickey Mouse Series was made into color in 1935 “Mickey Mouse” soon launched spin-off series supporting characters like Donald

Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Pluto and Donald would then immediately get their own cartoons in 1937 and

Goofy in 1939

Disney received a special Academy Award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse

The Mickey Mouse Series was made into color in 1935 “Mickey Mouse” soon launched spin-off series supporting characters like Donald

Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Pluto and Donald would then immediately get their own cartoons in 1937 and

Goofy in 1939

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ChildrenChildren Disney and Lilly’s first attempt at having children ended up in Lilly having a

miscarriage. Lilly then became pregnant again and gave birth to a daughter, Diane Marie

Disney on December 18,1933 A few years later, the Disney’s adopted Sharon Mae Disney who was born on

December 21, 1934

Disney and Lilly’s first attempt at having children ended up in Lilly having a miscarriage.

Lilly then became pregnant again and gave birth to a daughter, Diane Marie Disney on December 18,1933

A few years later, the Disney’s adopted Sharon Mae Disney who was born on December 21, 1934

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Planning DisneylandPlanning Disneyland Disney began drawing sketches of his ideas for an amusement park on a

business trip to Chicago in the late 1940’s He envisioned his employees spending time with their children He got this idea after visiting Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, California Disney spent five years developing Disneyland and created a new subsidiary of

his company, called WED Enterprises

Disney began drawing sketches of his ideas for an amusement park on a business trip to Chicago in the late 1940’s

He envisioned his employees spending time with their children He got this idea after visiting Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, California Disney spent five years developing Disneyland and created a new subsidiary of

his company, called WED Enterprises

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1960’s successes1960’s successes By early 1960, Disney empire was a major success Walt Disney productions established itself as the “world’s leading producer of

family entertainment.” Walt Disney was the Head of Pageantry for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Mary Poppins was released in 1964 and was the most successful Disney film of

he 1960s

By early 1960, Disney empire was a major success Walt Disney productions established itself as the “world’s leading producer of

family entertainment.” Walt Disney was the Head of Pageantry for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Mary Poppins was released in 1964 and was the most successful Disney film of

he 1960s

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Plans for Disney WorldPlans for Disney World The plans for Disney World included a larger, more elaborate version of

Disneyland It was to be called the Magic Kingdom It would feature golf courses and resort hotels.

The plans for Disney World included a larger, more elaborate version of Disneyland

It was to be called the Magic Kingdom It would feature golf courses and resort hotels.

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DeathDeath Died on December 15, 1966 After many years of smoking he was diagnosed with lung cancer On November 2, 1966, during pre-surfer X-rays, doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital

in Los Angeles discovered that Disney had an enormous tumor on his left lung Days later, Disney went back for surgery, but tumor had spread to a great

extent that doctors had to remove his left lung. On November 30, 1966, Disney collapsed in his home but was revived by

paramedics. He died in the hospital on December 15, 1966 He was cremated on December 17, 1966 His ashes reside at the forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California

Died on December 15, 1966 After many years of smoking he was diagnosed with lung cancer On November 2, 1966, during pre-surfer X-rays, doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital

in Los Angeles discovered that Disney had an enormous tumor on his left lung Days later, Disney went back for surgery, but tumor had spread to a great

extent that doctors had to remove his left lung. On November 30, 1966, Disney collapsed in his home but was revived by

paramedics. He died in the hospital on December 15, 1966 He was cremated on December 17, 1966 His ashes reside at the forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California

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The Vision The Vision Roy Disney took full control of Walt Disney Productions and WED Enterprises

after Walt’s death Roy died from a cerebral hemorrhage on December 20, 1971 Today, Walt Disney’s animation/motion picture studios nd theme parks have

developed into a multi-billion dollar company to carry his name. As of 2007, the company has an annual revenue of over $35 billion.

Roy Disney took full control of Walt Disney Productions and WED Enterprises after Walt’s death

Roy died from a cerebral hemorrhage on December 20, 1971 Today, Walt Disney’s animation/motion picture studios nd theme parks have

developed into a multi-billion dollar company to carry his name. As of 2007, the company has an annual revenue of over $35 billion.