Roy O. Disney

Walt Disney, a name that sparks a different thought for each person that hears or reads it. For some this name may spark one to think of their favorite movie or television show and for others it may take them back to a memory from one of his magnificent theme parks. This success of the Disney name did not transpire over night. His hardworking spirit mixed with his ability to face and conquer adversity developed him into the character still influencing the world today. Walt Disney has been a…

Elias Disney was an famous american entepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor and film producer. He was born in 1901, and lived for 65 years. During his lifetime he created multiple fictional characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. He also won 7 Emmy awards and 22 Academy awards. These days Walter is not known only in America, but all around the world. He inspires millions of people and has been one of the most well succeeded cartoonists since his lifetime. Walter Disney…

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” -Walt Disney, this is something that Walt Disney said it shows how no matter your age you can still have an imagination. Walter Elias Disney born on December 5th 1901 in Chicago,Illinois would grow up to be someone that changed pop culture forever. Walt had many ups and downs within his career getting criticized by everyone. From a young age Walt knew what hard work was, he had lived through the great depression. Walt…

Walt Disney changed the lives of children across the nation with cartoons and movies. Disney started by drawing cartoons for his high school’s newspapers but, dropped out of school to join the Army. He was too young to join so he decided to drive ambulances for the Red Cross instead, only to find he was one year too young. He changed the year he was born and was sent to France for a year to drive. Later he moved to California, where his uncle lived, and they signed a contract with Margaret…

Walt Disney: Life Changer Without Walt Disney where would we be today with movies and childhood memories. He made it so we have an amazing childhood memories and cartoons. Walt’s first famous cartoon character was Oswald the lucky rabbit.(Justdisney.com). You might not believe it, but Disney was the original voice for Mickey Mouse.(Wikipedia.org). Walt died from lung cancer.(Wikipedia.org). Walt Disney started The Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy O. Disney.(Wikipedia.org). Walt’s…

Walter Elias Disney, was born on December fifth 1901. Regarded as a pioneer in the American animation industry, he is what many would call a cultural icon. Walt Disney was born in Chicago. As a young boy he took extra art classes, and eventually got a job as a commercial illustrator at the age of eighteen. In the early twenties, he and his brother, Roy O. Disney, established the Disney Bros. Studio , which would go on to be known as the Walt Disney Animation Studios. This studio became popular…

Overview of Walt Disney The Walt Disney Company which has a celebrated history in the entertainment industry is a leading international family entertainment and media enterprise which started on October 16, 1923, in Los Angeles when Walter Elias Disney and his brother Roy formed the Disney Brothers Studio in Hollywood, California. The ideas that created the magic of the Walt Disney Company began when Walt Disney, just as a teen began to draw cartoons. He followed his dreams of drawing cartoons…

Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio and television, also appeared in vaudeville, films, nightclubs, and casinos, all while he pursued an entirely separate career as an artist. Skelton began developing his comedic and…

For more than nine decades, the name Walt Disney has been preeminent in the field of family entertainment. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to today's global corporation, The Walt Disney Company continues to proudly provide quality entertainment for every member of the family, across America and around the world. Disney’s leadership teams manages the world’s largest media company and are the visionaries behind some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe.…

The Walt Disney Animators’ Strike of 1941 During the early 1930s, unions began to organize in almost every industry across the nation, including the Hollywood entertainment industry. Unions for actors, directors, stagehands, and writers sprung up to collectively bargain for better working conditions. The Screen Cartoonist’s Guild was formed in 1938 to organize and unify the previously unrepresented cartoonists and animators in Hollywood. The Guild enjoyed success during its first year,…