Walt Disney

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Walt Disney

• Born: December 5, 1901 in Chicago, America.
• Died: December 15, 1966 in California, America.
• Best known for: Disney animated films and theme parks
• Nickname: Uncle Walt.

Where did Walt Disney grow up?

Walter Disney was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901. When he was four years old his parents moved the family to a farm. Walt enjoyed living on the farm with his three older brothers and his younger sister. It was on the farm that Walt first enjoyed drawing and art.

From artist to film maker.

At high school Walt drew for the school newspaper. When he was sixteen, he went to help in World War I. He spent the next year driving ambulances in France.

Disney returned from the war ready to begin his job as an artist. He drew a new character named Mickey Mouse. He made the first animated film to have sound; this starred Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

In 1932, Disney decided he wanted to make another animated film called Snow White. The film became the top film of 1938. His first big live action film was Treasure Island.

Disneyland

Disneyland is a theme park with rides based on his films. Disneyland opened in 1955 and is still visited by many people today.