walt disney

Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois

Dec 5, 1901

As a younger brother to Roy Oliver Disney and a son to Elias Charles Disney and Flora Call Disney

Walt became a draftsman at Kansas City art studio

Jan 1, 1919

Disney opened a Hollywood studio

Jan 1, 1923

Steamboat Willie was released

Jan 1, 1928

that was his first public production

Walt released Snow White

Jan 1, 1934

It was the highest grossing film of 1934 and named AFI's greatest american animated film of all time!

Walt had a new studio in Burbank and released multiple films.

Jan 1, 1940

He released Pinnochio. Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi.

Walt released his first live action film," Treasure Island" and animated film "Cinderella"

Jan 1, 1950

There was the grand opening of disney land

Jul 17, 1955

Walt wanted to create Disneyland not for himself but for kids to have a place to experience all the wonderful films he created

The 1950's-1960's is when Disney dominated TV with weekly shows and featured films

Jan 1, 1957

1965 Mary Poppins was released and got 5 academy awards and 13 nominations

Jan 1, 1965

Critics called it Walt's masterpiece

Walt died of acute circulatory collapse caused by lung cancer

Dec 15, 1966

World Wide people mourned the death of the person who made their childhood come to life

Disney's legacy still lives!

May 8, 2017

Today he is still known as one of the most inspirational people!