Category: Walt Disney

Walt Disney’s influence goes beyond films and parks. He’s credited with helping to shape the American entertainment industry and leaving a lasting legacy with an empire that continues to expand and influence the world.

Below are some of the major facts about Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966), one of the greatest animation film producers and entrepreneurs in modern history:

• Walt Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy in 1923. It initially started as a small animation studio.
• In 1928, Walt created Mickey Mouse, who became an instant and enduring icon. He even provided the voice for the character in the early years
• Walt produced “Steamboat Willie” in 1928, the first synchronized sound cartoon, starring Mickey Mouse.
• Disney produced “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in 1937, the first full-length animated feature film.
• He introduced many technical advancements in animation, sound, and film production, such as the first Technicolor cartoon.
• It’s been said that Walt dreamt and realized Disneyland (opened in 1955) and conceptualized Walt Disney World in Florida. These became benchmarks for theme parks globally.
• He holds the record for most Academy Awards, with 22 wins and 59 nominations.
• He saw TV’s potential and produced shows like “The Mickey Mouse Club” and “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color.”
• Walt had a vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT), a futuristic city that would showcase the latest in innovation.