Walt Disney

Born Dec. 5, 1901 in IL

Died 1966

American innovator and entrepreneur, he pioneered animation in film and revolutionized theme parks.

Joined the Red Cross as a teen.

When his CA theme park opened in 1955, more than half a million people visited the first month.

The creator of Mickey Mouse, he won 22 Oscars and has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”