Walt Disney

Born: 1901 in Chicago, IL

Died: 1966

An American animation pioneer, entrepreneur & movie producer. Developed character Mickey Mouse in 1928, his first of many successes.

His sound & color improvements led to feature-length cartoons like Snow White, Fantasia, Pinocchio, Dumbo & Bambi, then live-action films after WWII, like Cinderella & Mary Poppins.

Expanded into amusement park industry, opening Disneyland in 1955.

Company he co-founded with brother Roy is one of world’s largest & most famous entertainment companies in the world.

Said: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”