To this day, Walt Disney is one of the big names in the movie scene.
Undoubtedly, one of the big names in the cinematographic scenario is walt disney. Filmmaker, director, animator, film producer, screenwriter, voice actor, co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and philanthropist, waltz was the creator of great characters in animations, such as Snow White, from the film ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, Aladdin, from the film of the same name, and Ariel, from the production ‘The Little Mermaid.’
In his 43-year career, waltz stood out not only in Hollywood, but around the world. Therefore, in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, which is close to being completed, RECREIO went after some curiosities of this highly renowned filmmaker in society. Check it out below:
1. First drawings
The first drawings produced by walt disney were sold when he was just 7 years old. At that time, waltz spent his childhood on a farm in Marceline, Missouri, according to The Official Disney Fan Club.
2. Walt’s Wife
walt disney was married to Lillian Bounds, who by the way was one of his first employees. According to The Official Disney Fan Club, waltz It is Lillian they were married on July 13, 1925, in Lewiston, Idaho. During their marriage, the couple had two daughters, diane It is Sharon Disney Lundand in total they were married for 41 years.
3. Rejected by the Armed Forces
According to The Official Disney Fan Club in 1918, at just 16 years old, waltz tried to enlist for military service, but was turned down because he was not old enough for such service.
After that, the future filmmaker joined the Red Cross and became, in Europe, an ambulance driver for the organization. In his car, instead of the traditional painting, there were drawings and caricatures. With this experience, waltz he returned to Kansas, and there he began his career as an advertising illustrator.
4. Awards and honors
Along with his work team, throughout his career, waltzdisney received more than 950 honors and awards around the world, including 48 Oscar awards and seven Emmys, according to information from The Official Disney Fan Club.
Furthermore, waltz it also has some honorary titles and some decorations.
Source: Recreio
