Walt Disney is famous around the world for his pioneering work in animation and for creating famous characters such as Mickey Mouse. He was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. When he was young, he was interested in drawing and art. He attended McKinley High School in Chicago and later studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.

Walt Disney was a very successful filmmaker. He created many famous animated films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Peter Pan. Apart from making films, he was also famous for creating Disneyland, which opened in California in 1955.

Disney had four brothers and one sister. He married Lillian Disney, and they had two daughters, Diane and Sharon. Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, in Burbank, California, at the age of 65.

After his death, The Walt Disney Studios continued to grow and became one of the most famous entertainment companies in the world. His characters and films are still loved by millions of people today.