Remembering Walt Disney On His Birthday

Happy birthday to the late Walt Disney, who was born on December 5, 1901 in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois. He was an American business magnate, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

Walt Disney and his staff created some of the most iconic characters in the world. Some of the characters that Walt had a hand in creating include Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Walt was even the original voice of Mickey Mouse. Walt won 22 Academy Awards and four honorary Academy Awards.

Walt co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy O. Disney. The Walt Disney Company has grown to be one of the most successful companies in the world, having recently completed acquisitions of Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm and is re-launching the Star Wars franchise in the coming weeks, which may offer up the biggest movie ever with Episode VII.

Walt opened Disneyland in California and planned the opening of Walt Disney World in Florida, however, before Walt Disney World was opened, Walt passed away.

Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966 in Burbank, California. Rest in peace, Walt, thanks for all the magic.