SNOW WHITE Disney’s First full length animated feature in 1937.

WALT DISNEY

FACTS ABOUT WALT DISNEY   (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966)   Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor, and film producer. He was a prominent figure within the American animation industry and throughout the world, and is regarded as a cultural icon, known for his influence and contributions to entertainment during the 20th century.   He was an ambulance driver for Red Cross in WW1.   Started his career in   Started Disney Studios in 1923, in Kansas City, MO.

FACTS ABOUT WALT DISNEY   Married in July 21, 1925 to Lillian Bounds.   Mickey Mouse 1941 (Plane Crazy)   On November 18, 1932, Disney received a special Academy Award for the creation of "Mickey Mouse“   The Disneys' first attempt at pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Lillian became pregnant again and gave birth to daughter Diane Marie Disney on December 18, [79] Later, the Disneys adopted Sharon Mae Disney (December 31, 1936 – February 16, 1993)Diane Marie Disney [79]Sharon Mae Disney

WALT DISNEY MOVIES  Snow White 1937  Pinocchio 1940  Fantasia 1940  Bambi 1942  Cinderella 1950  Sleeping Beauty 1959  Mary Poppins 1964  Jungle Book 1967

FACTS ABOUT WALT DISNEY   On a business trip to Chicago in the late-1940s, Disney drew sketches of his ideas for an amusement park where he envisioned his employees spending time with their children.   On Sunday, July 17, 1955, Disneyland hosted a live TV preview, among the thousands of people in attendance wereRonald Reagan, Bob Cummings and Art Linkletter, who shared cohosting duties, as well as the mayor of Anaheim. Disney gave the following dedication day speech:Ronald ReaganBob CummingsArt Linkletter To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past... and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America... with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.

FACTS ABOUT WALT DISNEY   On November 30, Disney collapsed at his home. He was revived by fire department personnel and rushed to St. Joseph's. Disney's spokesperson said he was there for a "postoperative checkup". At 9:30am on December 15, 1966, ten days after his 65th birthday, Disney died of circulatory collapse, caused by lung cancer.

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