Walt Disney is famous around the world for making a lot of successful films, which are loved by children and adults of many generations.

Childhood and education

Walt Disney was born in Chicago in 1901. During his childhood, he loved drawing and painting. He attended Brenton Grammar School, but he left school when he was 16.

Achievements

Disney was a very successful film maker, who created Mickey Mouse and produced successful animated films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Throughout his career, Disney won or received 26 Oscars, three Golden Globe Awards, one Emmy Award - a record in history.

He is also famous for building the first theme park in the world, called Disneyland. Now many more Disney parks have been built and have become popular worldwide.

Family

Walt Disney had three older brothers and a younger sister. He married Lillian Bounds, and they were together for 41 years. They had one biological daughter and one adopted daughter.

Death and the continued success of the Walt Disney Studios

Disney died from cancer in 1966, but the Walt Disney Studios continued to make live-action and animated films. These films inspire people of all ages to follow their dreams.