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Walt Disney

Walt DisneyWalter 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 profitable corporation now known as The Walt Disney Company.

Walt Disney is in particular 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.

Walt Disney was dyslexic.

Additional Links:

The Walt Disney Family Museum - Disney Online
Just Disney - A complete source of information on Walt Disney's life, ideas, and creations.
TIME 100: Walt Disney - The Most Important People of the Century

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