Summary:
An overview of the life of animator Walt Disney (1901-1966), including his formative years, his achievements, and his impact on society.
Introduction
Walt Disney has made many lives of people across the globe acquire a very imaginative imaginary and has made many hours of entertainment. Over his many years of cartooning and entertaining movies Walt Disney has earned him self 48 Academy Awards.
Childhood Adolescence
On December 5th 1901 Walt Disney was born into a family of seven, being the youngest of five children. Walt's siblings were named Walt, Roy, Ruth, Herb and Ray and Ray and Herb ran away from home. At the age of seven he was enrolled Mc Kinley State School. In 1910 The Disney family sold the farm and moved to Kansas City. Roy told Walt that he wanted to leave home, though Walt said not to. The family decided to move from Kansas though Walt wanted to stay and finish his schooling; Walt was allowed to move in with Ray.
Adult Years
Walt Disney have made many different cartoons over the years and has had many down times with losing Oswald the Rabbit and Bankrupting Laugh-O-Gram club at the age of 22. Walt Disney went to World War one and was said to be to young, though he forged his birth certificate and was allowed in the Red Cross. While in the War Walt painted medals on leathers jackets for five francs each and also painted the ambulance. When he returned home from war, Walt told his dad he wanted to become an animater and his dad never thought one of his children would fulfil a stupid career.
Major Achievements
Walt Disney designed Disney pictures and made the famous Disneyland and Disneyworld. He has made many different full length cartoons including Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi, Fantasia, Dumbo and Bambi. Though his greatest achievement to date, is the wonderful and joyful character Mickey Mouse. He was also the voice of Mickey Mouse.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Walt Disney was told by many people that he was following a career with no real income or future though Walt kept his head high. He wasn't kind, and was very strict because he wanted to get the job done the first time. He put most of his personalities into the characters like when Mickey first started he was a mean Mouse.
Impact on Society
On November 18th 1928 Walt Disney released his first cartoon which was the world's first, synchronized sound cartoon. He made many hours of fun and enjoyment for people across the globe. His wisdom and determination to make the world a happy place to live in through the world's War times has showed the world that there is still happiness.
Conclusion
On November 7th 1966 Walt Disney was diagnosed with lung cancer, and had an operation to remove his left lung, leaving him with 6-24 months to live. On November 30 1966 Walt returned to the St. Josephs hospital in L.A. with Ron Miller by his side. At 9.35am on December the 15th 1966 Walt Disney ended his journey through life. Walt was cremated and buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Southern California at that time they did not know how to cryogenically freeze someone.
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