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Walt Disney

A special story.

Animator · United States

Date of birth
December 5, 1901
Died on December 15, 1966
Died at the age of 65
Would have turned 124 today

American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor and entrepreneur, founder of The Walt Disney Company (1901–1966)

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The story behind the name

Walt Disney was an animator (United States). Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago. Among other things, Walt Disney was known for Fantasia, Saludos Amigos, and The Reluctant Dragon. Walt Disney founded Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios

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Facts about Walt

Born
December 5, 1901 in Chicago
Died
December 15, 1966
Nationality
United States
Occupations
Animator, Illustrator, Comics artist, Director, and Film producer
Languages
English and American English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 358 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
December 5, 1901
Born on a
Thursday
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
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What makes Walt Disney unique

Generation
Greatest Generation
In memory
Died at the age of 65
Today
Would have turned 124 today
  • Debut in 1934, the year Walt Disney turned 33.
  • First award in 1932, the year Walt Disney turned 31.

Born on the same day

Awards

AwardYear
Academy Honorary Award1932
Golden Bear1951
Presidential Medal of Freedom1964
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award–

Founded companies

NameYear
Walt Disney Animation Studios–
Disneyland Resort–
Disneyland–
Walt Disney Pictures–
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