Walt Disney
Portrayed by Lucas K.
February 2000
 


My name is: Walt Disney.  Date I was born: December 5, 1901 in Chicago Illinois
     My occupation was a famous artist and movie producer. When I was a kid my parents were mean to me. So when I was 15 I ran away.   I tried to join the army, but I was too young. Then I joined the Red Cross and the ambulance I drove was covered with cartoons painted all over it.
     My first cartoon making was in Kansas City. Then I made a bunny named Oswald, when the character Oswald didn’t get so popular so I made Mickey Mouse that looked just about like Oswald. My first cartoon I made with Mickey Mouse was “Steamboat Willie.” I started getting really rich off Mickey Mouse because he was so popular.  So I made movies such as Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs and Bambi.
     After I made movies I made a magical kingdom called “Disney Land.” Disney Land was an Amusement Park in California. Then I made “Disney World” in Florida. It included an Amusement Park & Hotels for Vacations.
     I was dedicated to my family and gave kids all over imagination.  One of my biggest accomplishments was winning 48 academy awards. I kept making films and then in 1966 I died.



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