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December 15, 1966: Walt Disney Dies

Without Him, Our Childhood Would Never Be the Same

Dec 14, 2024 21:38 77

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On December 15, we honor the memory of the great Walt Disney - a man without whom childhood would never be the same.

Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901. He is perhaps the most famous producer of American animated films in the world and the founder of the film company of the same name. He directed many of the films of “Walt Disney”, an artist, animator, screenwriter and voice actor of the animated characters.

As a child, little Walter showed interest in drawing, cinema and theater. He began to attend various clubs and developed his drawing talents.

When he got older, he also took up photography. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. He began working in various positions in this field, including in advertising agencies.

Walter not only had a talent for drawing and creating cartoons, but also showed business acumen and commercial acumen along with entrepreneurship and ambition. He had a great influence on the American entertainment industry of that period. The huge company “Walt Disney” the producer created together with his brother Roy. Today, a century later, the company is the largest corporation for animated films in the world, and its annual revenues amount to billions of dollars.

Walter has a number of awards awarded to him for his services in the field of animation and the entertainment industry. His honors are over 30, and the nominations – over 60. He holds the record for the number of nominations, and has also won an “Oscar”.

Walter Disney died on December 15, 1966 in California.

Source: zovnews.com