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Walt Disney

Walter Elias " Walt " Disney

Born: 5 December 1901

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Died: 15 December 1966 (lung cancer)

Best Known As: The creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland

Walt Disney then established his own studio, producing animated cartoons. His most famous character was Mickey Mouse, who was first seen in Plane Crazy and Steamboat Willy (1928). Disney also provided the original voice for Mickey.

Disney's earliest full length cartoon movies were Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Pinnochio, Dumbo and Fantasia.

In the 1950s onwards he produced heroic colour tales like Robin Hood and Treasure Island; and in 1964 Disney made Mary Poppins.

Disney opened the first theme park, Disneyland in California in 1955. There are now others in Florida, Tokyo and near Paris.

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