Walt Disney, a man who revolutionized the animation industry and a well-known figure in the global entertainment industry, is also one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his century. An animator, voice actor, writer and producer, Walt Disney has given us several iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck that are remembered by kids of every generation. He holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations.

Disney`s first character was Oswald, but it was Mickey Mouse who turned around the fortune of Walt Disney and his business. He further developed iconic cartoons like Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Dumbo and many others. Walt Disney is also known for making the popular animation film The Jungle Book. In 1937, he introduced Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first-ever princess from the Disney world. 1955, Walt Disney opened Disney themed park, also known as Disneyland that instantly became a tourist attraction. Apart from Disneyland, he established various studios, television shows that helped Disney to become a global sensation. In the year 1966, Walt Disney succumbed to lung cancer but the magic he created in showbiz makes him eternal.