Walt Disney Quotes


In my work I try to reach and speak to that innocence, showing it the fun and joy of living; showing it that laughter is healthy; showing it that the human species, although happily ridiculous at times, is still reaching for the stars.


Citations

Disney, Walt. The Quotable Walt Disney. Compiled by Dave Smith, Disney Editions, 2001, p. 154.

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Walt Disney
Walt Disney
  • Born: December 5, 1901
  • Died: December 15, 1966
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entrepreneur, Animator, Voice Actor, Film Producer

Walter Elias Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.