5 Portfolio: Write a short biography of a famous person of the past (60-80 words). Write about: • name • date of birth • place of birth • early years • later years • famous for • date of death

5. Walt Disney Walt Disney, born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, was a creative genius. From an early age, he loved drawing and even sold his first sketches at seven. In 1923, he moved to Hollywood with his brother Roy, starting the Disney Brothers Studio. Disney became famous after creating Mickey Mouse in 1928. He achieved success with films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disney won 26 Academy Awards during his lifetime. Walt Disney died in December 1966, leaving a lasting impact on entertainment. His films continue to delight people of all ages.