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| − | '''Walt Disney''' (1901-1966) was America's iconic [[cartoon]] entrepreneur and a pioneer in the film and | + | '''Walt Disney''' (1901-1966) was America's iconic [[cartoon]] entrepreneur and a pioneer in the film and theme park industries. He was not himelf an artist, but hired the best animators. In politics, he was a prominent conservative. |
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Late in life he developed [[Disneyland]] in Southern California, which the company duplicated in [[Walt Disney World]] (Orlando, Florida)), as well as [[Tokyo]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Paris]]. | Late in life he developed [[Disneyland]] in Southern California, which the company duplicated in [[Walt Disney World]] (Orlando, Florida)), as well as [[Tokyo]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Paris]]. | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * Schickel, Richard. ''The Disney Version: The Life, Times, Art, and Commerce of Walt Disney'' (2nd ed. 1985). [http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Version-Life-Times-Commerce/dp/1566631580/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261385984&sr=1-1 excerpt and text search] | ||
* Thomas, Bob. ''Walt Disney: An American Original'' (1976) [http://www.amazon.com/WALT-DISNEY-AMERICAN-Bob-Thomas/dp/0786860278/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261385663&sr=1-1 excerpt and text search] | * Thomas, Bob. ''Walt Disney: An American Original'' (1976) [http://www.amazon.com/WALT-DISNEY-AMERICAN-Bob-Thomas/dp/0786860278/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261385663&sr=1-1 excerpt and text search] | ||
Revision as of 09:00, December 21, 2009
Walt Disney (1901-1966) was America's iconic cartoon entrepreneur and a pioneer in the film and theme park industries. He was not himelf an artist, but hired the best animators. In politics, he was a prominent conservative.
Late in life he developed Disneyland in Southern California, which the company duplicated in Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida)), as well as Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Paris.
Hed married an employee Lillian Bounds in 1925, and, unlike many Hollywood marriages, theirs lasted for over 40 years.[1]
Disney first gained fame with Mickey Mouse in the 1930s.
After his death his brother Roy Disney ran the business.
Films
Famous Disney animations include:
- Steamboat Willie (first appearance of Mickey Mouse)
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
- Cinderella
- Bambi
- Dumbo
- Fantasia
Live action hits include:
External Links
Further reading
- Schickel, Richard. The Disney Version: The Life, Times, Art, and Commerce of Walt Disney (2nd ed. 1985). excerpt and text search
- Thomas, Bob. Walt Disney: An American Original (1976) excerpt and text search