Walt Disney
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Walt Disney
Summary
Walt Disney is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He died in Burbank[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], animator[6], television presenter[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,513 views/month, #1,044 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2], Walt Disney…
- Walt Disney died in Burbank[3].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
- Walt Disney's father was Elias Disney[11].
- Walt Disney's mother was Flora Call Disney[12].
- Among Walt Disney's spouses was Lillian Disney[13].
- A child of Walt Disney was Diane Disney Miller[14].
- Walt Disney held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was Walt Disney's native language[16].
- Walt Disney worked as a film director[4].
- Walt Disney worked as a film producer[5].
- Walt Disney's professions included animator[6].
- Walt Disney worked as a television presenter[7].
- Walt Disney's professions included voice actor[8].
- Walt Disney's professions included writer[17].
- Walt Disney's field of work was young adult literature[18].
- Walt Disney's education included a stint at Kansas City Art Institute[19].
- Walt Disney was educated at McKinley High School[20].
- Walt Disney was educated at Central High School[21].
- Walt Disney received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Walt Disney received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
- Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
- Walt Disney received the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[25].
- Walt Disney received the Grammy Trustees Award[26].
- Walt Disney received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Walt Disney's place of birth was Chicago[2]. His father was Elias Disney[11]. His mother was Flora Call Disney[12]. American English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Kansas City Art Institute[19], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30]; McKinley High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32]; and Central High School[21], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1884[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], animator[6], television presenter[7], voice actor[8], and writer[17]. Walt Disney's field of work was young adult literature[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a decoration[38], in Germany[39]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1963[42]; Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[25]; Grammy Trustees Award[26], an award[43]; and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[27], an award for best short film[44], in United States[45], founded in 1931[46].
Personal Life
Walt Disney was married to Lillian Disney[13]. A child of him was Diane Disney Miller[14]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[47]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[48], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1854[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52] and Democratic Party[53], a political party[54], in United States[55], founded in 1828[56], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[57].
Death and Burial
Walt Disney died in Burbank[3]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Walt Disney include Disneyland Park[58], Disney[59], Disney's Hollywood Hotel[60], Walt Disney World Resort[61], Disneyland[62], Waltograph[63], and Yen Sid[64].
Why It Matters
Walt Disney ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,513 views/month, #1,044 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[67], a film director[68], b. 1957[69], of United States[70], awarded the Special Achievement Academy Award[71]; Lorne Lanning[72], a writer[73], b. 1964[74], of United States[75]; Maurice Sendak[76], a graphic designer[77], 1928–2012[78], of United States[79], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[80], specialised in young adult literature[81]; Don Bluth[82], a film director[83], b. 1937[84], of United States[85], awarded the Inkpot Award[86]; and Osamu Tezuka[87], a film director[88], 1928–1989[89], of Japan[90], awarded the Inkpot Award[91].
He is credited with the discovery of Walt Disney Studios[92], a corporate headquarters[93], in United States[94], founded in 1940[95], headquartered in Burbank[96]. Works attributed to him include Minnie's Yoo-Hoo[97], a musical work/composition[98], founded in 1929[99]. Entities named for him include Disneyland Park[58], Disney[59], Disney's Hollywood Hotel[60], Walt Disney World Resort[61], Disneyland[62], and Waltograph[63].
FAQs
Where was Walt Disney born?
Walt Disney was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Walt Disney die?
Walt Disney passed away in Burbank[3].
Who were Walt Disney's parents?
Walt Disney's father was Elias Disney[11]. Walt Disney's mother was Flora Call Disney[12].
Who was Walt Disney married to?
Walt Disney's spouses include Lillian Disney[13].
What did Walt Disney do for work?
Walt Disney worked as film director[4], film producer[5], animator[6], television presenter[7], and voice actor[8].
Where did Walt Disney go to school?
Walt Disney was educated at Kansas City Art Institute[19], McKinley High School[20], and Central High School[21].
What awards did Walt Disney receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], and Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[25].
Who did Walt Disney influence?
Walt Disney has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[67], Lorne Lanning[72], Maurice Sendak[76], and Don Bluth[82].
What did Walt Disney discover?
Walt Disney is credited as discoverer of Walt Disney Studios[92].