Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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| Full name at birth | Walter Elias Disney
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| Claim to fame | Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, Walt Disney World and countless other movies, tv, animation and created the world's largest entertainment enterprise now known as The Walt Disney Company.
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| Date of birth | 5 December 1901
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Date of death | 15 December 1966
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| Age | 65 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Burbank, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Lung Cancer (complications from)
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in Los Angeles, California
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| Occupation | Film/TV Producer, Animator, Narrator, Philanthropist
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| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Medical condition | Lung Cancer
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| Pets | Dogs
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| Net worth | $1,000,000,000 USD
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- Uncle of Marjorie Sewell.
- Born at 12:30am-CST
- Brother of Herbert Disney, Raymond Disney, Roy O. Disney and Ruth Disney.
- Father of Diane Disney (born December 18, 1933).
- Profiled in in J.A. Aberdeen's "Hollywood Renegades: The Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers". Palos Verdes Estates, CA: Cobblestone Entertainment
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