WALT DISNEY – THE FATHER OF MICKEY MOUSE

Walt Disney is famous around the world for creating Mickey Mouse and many wonderful animated films.

Childhood and education

He was born in Chicago, the USA, in 1901.

He attended McKinley High School and later studied at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Achievements

He was a very successful film-maker, who created Mickey Mouse and many other famous cartoon characters.

Apart from making films, he was also famous for founding Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Family

He had four brothers and one sister. He married Lillian Bounds and they had two daughters.

Death and the continued success of The Walt Disney Studios

He died in 1966, but The Walt Disney Studios has continued to grow and become one of the most successful companies in the world.