Biography

1. Walt Disney

2. Early Life

2.1. Born on December 5, 1901

2.2. Dropped out of High School at age 16

2.3. Meets Ubbe Iwerks and creates “The Twerks-Disney Commercial Artist” company

3. Awards

3.1. Nominated for 59 Academy Award Nominations

3.2. Won 22 Oscars

3.3. Received the Congressional Gold Medal, Legion d’Honneur award, and the League of Nations award all for the creation of his most famous character, Mickey Mouse.

4. Significant Dates

4.1. Mickey Mouse is created in 1928

4.2. Disneyland opens on July 17, 1955

4.3. Died of Lung Cancer on December 15, 1966

5. Career Titles

5.1. Cartoonist/Animator

5.2. Entrepreneur

5.3. Voice Actor

5.4. Founder of the Walt Disney Corporation