WALT DISNEY – THE FATHER OF MICKEY MOUSE

Walt Disney is famous around the world for creating Mickey Mouse and building a great entertainment empire.

Childhood and education

He was born in Chicago, the United States, on December 5th, 1901. As a boy, he loved drawing and took art classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.

Achievements

He was a very successful film-maker, who created Mickey Mouse in 1928. Apart from making cartoons, he was also famous for the first full-length animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He won many Academy Awards and opened Disneyland, the first theme park of its kind.

Family

He had four brothers and a sister. In 1925, he married Lillian Bounds, and they had two daughters.

Death and success of The Walt Disney Studios

He died in 1966 in Los Angeles. After his death, The Walt Disney Studios continued to grow and became one of the most successful companies in the world.