Walt Disney (1901-1966) was one of the most influential people in entertainment during the 20th century. He was born in Chicago and spent most of his growing-up years in the Midwest.
As a young man, following a business failure, he and his brother, Robert, moved to Hollywood to set up a movie studio, and the rest is history. During the next two decades, Disney would go on to create and produce hundreds of animated features and short subjects, as well as scores of family-friendly films.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto became household names and familiar faces, especially after Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955.
DISNEY MASTERPIECE FILMS
Over the years, Disney has released more than 40 “Masterpiece” films. Favorite classics include “Snow White,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio,” and “Peter Pan.”
DISNEY BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES
More recent blockbuster Disney movies include “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Wall-E.”
WALT DISNEY AND HIS LEGACY
During his lifetime, Walt Disney was nominated for an Academy Award 55 times (a record) and he received 26 Oscars (also a record). Walt Disney World in Florida opened after his death, but the Disney legacy is a lasting one that continues to bring joy and wonder to children and grown-ups around the world.
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