Who was Walt Disney?
Q: Who was Walt Disney?
A: Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor and film producer. He is regarded as an international icon and philanthropist.
Q: What did Walt Disney found?
A: Along with his brother Roy Disney, he founded Walt Disney Productions which is now known as The Walt Disney Company.
Q: What are some of the characters that Walt Disney created?
A: He and his staff created some of the world's most well-known fictional characters including Mickey Mouse. He provided the original voice for Mickey Mouse.
Q: How many awards did Walt Disney receive?
A: He received four honorary Academy Awards and won 22 Academy Awards from a total of 59 nominations, including a record four in one year. It gave him more awards and nominations than any other person in history. Additionally, he won seven Emmy Awards.
Q: What theme parks were developed by Walt Disney?
A: He gave his name to the Disneyland, and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the United States, as well as international resorts like Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Q: When did construction of the Walt Disney World Resort begin?
A: Construction began a year after his death on December 15th 1966 in Florida. His brother Roy inaugurated the Magic Kingdom in 1971.
