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Walt Disney
American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor and entrepreneur, founder of The Walt Disney Company (1901 to 1966)
Who is Walt Disney?
Walt Disney is an American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor and entrepreneur, founder of The Walt Disney Company (1901 to 1966). Born on 5 December 1901 in Chicago, Walt Disney died on 15 December 1966. Known for Mickey Mouse.
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- Born
- 5 December 1901
- Died
- 15 December 1966 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Chicago
- Work
- Film director, Film producer, Animator, Television presenter, Voice actor
- Years active
- 1919 to 1966
- Known for
- Mickey Mouse
- Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
- Grammy Trustees Award
- Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film