Walter Elias Disney By Alora Bearor Date and
Walter Elias Disney By Alora Bearor
Date and Place of Birth • Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901. • He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
Family History • Walt’s parents’ names were Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. • His siblings names were Ruth, Raymond, Roy, and Herbert.
Education • Walt went to Benton Grammar and Park Elementary School. When Walt was a teenager he went to Mc. Kinley High School. • Walt also attended Metropolitan Junior College.
Married Life • Walt married a woman named Lillian Bounds. • A few years after their marriage Lillian had a baby girl named Diane Marie Disney • They adopted another child named Sharon Mae Disney.
Important Accomplishments • Walt created Mickey Mouse. • Walt Disney won 48 Academy awards. • He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. • He won seven Emmy Awards.
Greatest Accomplishments • Walt received a scholarship to the Kansas City Art Institute. • Walt was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. • He was the supporter of California Institute of the Arts.
Date and place of Death • Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966. • He died of lung cancer because he was a heavy smoker.
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