Walt Disney
Who: Walter Elias Disney
What: Creator of the Disney Empire, which includes his early cartoons, animated shorts and films, a television channel with numerous shows, the several Disneyland Parks around the world, and more
Where: Most of his animation and cartoon works were done in Hollywood and the United States, the Parks are located in Anaheim, CA, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Toyko, Japan, Paris, France, Hongkong, China, and Shanghai, China.
When: Born in December of 1901, married in July of 1925, released the first color cartoon in 1932, released the first full length animated film in December of 1937, first Disneyland Park opened in 1955, began television production in 1954, died in December of 1966.
Why: Walt Disney had a passion for art, nature, family, and animation.
