Walt DisneyWalt Disney

By LeahBy Leah

IntroductionIntroduction

• Walt Disney was a very talented man. He made lots of movies. He had a big career as a cartoonist.

ChildhoodChildhood

• Walt Disney had a fun childhood. Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up on a farm in Missouri. He worked for his dad in a jelly factory. Walt never paid attention because he drew in class.

Good CartoonistGood Cartoonist

• Walt Disney learned to be a good cartoonist. He drew in class instead of doing his work. Walt went to art class. When he got older he did art school through mail.

Getting FamousGetting Famous

• He made hundreds of movies, comics, shows on TV and books (like Sleeping Beauty). He earned an Academy Award. He also had 26 awards for his drawings.

Remembering WaltRemembering Walt

• People remembered him as being a great cartoonist. Disney land opened 5 years later after he died. There is a Disney channel. There is a book about him. There is a family museum in San Francisco. There is an award also to remember him.

ConclusionConclusion

• Walt Disney had a busy life because he always was drawing or making a movie. Maybe one day I will be as good as him!

SourcesSources

• Walt Disney by Carin T. Ford

• Factmonster web site

• Wikipedia web site