Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer and entrepreneur who created one of the most successful entertainment empires in the world. He is renowned for his animated characters such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck. He also pioneered the concept of the theme park with the opening of Disneyland in 1955. Throughout his career, he produced many beloved animated films including Snow White, Pinocchio, Dumbo and Bambi that are still hugely popular today. After his death in 1966, his company continued to grow with additional theme parks opening around the world, cementing Disney's legacy as a global entertainment icon.

1. Walt Disney1901 - 1966 Animator, film producer and entrepreneur

2. I admire him because... He created the most successful family entertainment empire in the world. He gave the world animation and famous characters such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck. He gave the world the theme park.

3. His early life First Walt Disney studied art in Chicago. Then he was an ambulance driver in the first world war. After that he worked in adverts and that is where he learned about animation In 1923, he moved to Hollywood.

5. His first ‘talking picture’ starring Mickey was “Steamboat Willie”, also in 1928 which can still be seen today.

6. His first full length film was “Snow White” in 1937 which took 3 years to make.

8. Television After the second world war, Disney and his brother, Roy, ventured into television. Walt Disney did the voice of Mickey Mouse until 1946. Today, the Disney channel is one of the most popular channels on t.v.

9. Amusement Parks Disneyworld, the world’s first theme park, opened in California in 1955. Then came Disneyland, Florida in 1971. There are now 3 more parks, in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong.

10. Disney’s Empire Walt Disney died in 1966, a very rich man. Disney thought films were all about magic and entertainment. For several generations millions of children, all over the world, have loved his characters.

11. My visit to Disneyland Paris

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