At age 16, during World War I, he lied about his age to join the American Red Cross. He soon returned home, where he won a scholarship to the Kansas City Art Institute. There, he met a fellow animator, Ub Iwerks. The two soon set up their own company. In the early 20s, they made a series of animated shorts for the Newman theater chain...See full bio »
1954The 26th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Documentary Feature - Best Documentary Short - Best Short Subject Two-Reel and Best Animated Short Film
1953What's My Line
(TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Challenger
1953The 25th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, Best Scoring of a Musical Picture and Best Original Song
I happen to be an inquisitive guy and when I see things I don't like, I start thinking why do they have to be like this and how can I improve them.
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Trivia:
Despite the fact that he hosted his television show for more than 12 years and was one of the most recognizable figures in the world, Disney appeared on-camera in only one of his films, "The Reluctant Dragon".
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Trademark:
Happy endings on all pictures produced by himself (also posthumous and actual works).
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