Walt Disney

:For the company founded by Disney, see The Walt Disney Company. For other uses, see Walt Disney (disambiguation).

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The Walt Disney Company - Walt Disney (disambiguation)

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Walter Elias "Walt" Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966), was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, and animator. One of the most well-known motion picture producers in the world, Disney was also the cartoon artist of comic books and newspaper comic strips, the creator of an American-based theme park called Disneyland, and is the co-founder with his brother Roy O. Disney of Walt Disney Productions, the corporation now known as The Walt Disney Company.

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December 5 - 1901 - December 15 - 1966 - American - Film producer - Director - Screenwriter - Voice actor - Animator - Motion picture - Cartoon artist - Comic books - Comic strips - Theme park - Disneyland - Roy O. Disney - The Walt Disney Company

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Walt Disney is particularly noted for being a successful storyteller, a hands-on film producer, and a popular showman. He and his staff created a number of the world's most popular animated properties, including the one many consider Disney's alter ego, Mickey Mouse.

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