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Walt Disney. Walter Elias Disney (/ ˈdɪzni / DIZ-nee; [2] December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy ...
The Walt Disney World Resort (also known as Walt Disney World or Disney World) is an entertainment resort complex located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Experiences, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 ...
The original animation building at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, which they fully moved into in 1940. In 1934, Walt Disney announced a feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It would be the first cel animated feature and the first animated feature produced in the US. Its novelty made it a risky venture ...
What did Disney’s last message to the world intend to convey? According to former Disney archivist Dave Smith, who found the note, Disney was listing possible future projects for his franchise ...
Lillian Disney. Lillian Marie Disney (née Bounds; February 15, 1899 – December 16, 1997) was an American ink artist at the Walt Disney Animation Studios and the wife of Walt Disney from 1925 until his death in 1966. Born in Spalding, Idaho, Disney graduated from high school in Lapwai before moving to Lewiston to attend college.
1917–1919. Battles/wars. World War I. Roy Oliver Disney (/ ˈdɪzni / DIZ-nee; [1] June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) [2] was an American businessman who co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his younger brother Walt Disney. He also served as the company's first CEO and was the father of Roy E. Disney.
Walt Disney family. Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor and film producer who cofounded Disney Brothers Studio with his brother Roy. He received 59 Academy Award nominations, including 22 awards: both totals are records. [21]
1994. Frank Wells, president of The Walt Disney Company, dies in a helicopter crash. Jeffrey Katzenberg resigns as studio chairman to co-found his own studio, DreamWorks SKG. The first Walt Disney Gallery opens at the MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, California on November 4. Disney Interactive is formed on December 5.