Walt Disney
Lives His Dream
Walter Disney was born in Chicago on the 5th of December 1901 and died at the age of 65 in 1966 in California. He inspired children with his outstanding drawings. Here is the biography of Walter Disney.
Family and childhood
Walt Disney’s parents were Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. Walt Disney’s childhood was like any other kid’s childhood When Walt Disney was 7 he sold his first sketches to his neighbours. In 1925 Walt Disney got married to Lillian Marie Bounds. They had two children Diane Marie Disney and Sharon Mae Disney.
Education
Walt Disney attended the Benton Grammar School in Kansas City, from 1911-1917. Then he joined Mckinley High School in Chicago. At the age of 17 Walt Disney attempted to join the military but he was rejected because of his age, but then he joined the Red Cross. He never graduated High School and never attended College.
Drawings and Cartoons
Lots of people know Walt Disney from his creation of Mickey Mouse and the other Disney cartoons. Also he is well known for Disney Land in Florida and Paris. Plus he is well known for his movies.
Conclusion
Walt Disney showed lots of habits of mind such as perseverance, taking risks, team work, encouragement and creativity.
Hannah and Paige