Walt disneys biography

Walter Elías Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 5, , and died in Burbank, California, on December 15, Walter was a director, producer, animator, cartoonist and screenwriter from the United States, winner of the Oscar Award 22 times, plus 4 honorary awards of the Academy, and of the Emmy in 7 opportunities.

Walt Disney is known for his famous children&#;s characters such as Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck, and for founding one of the most important animations, film, and entertainment companies, Walt Disney Productions.

Walt Disney is the son of Elias Disney, a farmer of Irish ascendancy who had come from Canada, and Flora Call, a school teacher.

Walt was the fourth of five children. When he was five years old, the family moved to Marceline, Missouri, where Walt spent a happy childhood drawing and playing with his sister Ruth. However, in , his father became ill with typhoid fever and was unable to work in the field, so he had to sell the farm and g