What is the best Walt Disney biography?

Walt Disney is more than just a household name; he is a brand, a cultural phenomenon. 50 years after his death, here are the best books on the miracle man. read more

The two most important Walt Disney biographies are An American Original by Bob Thomas and The Animated Man by Michael Barrier. Thomas' work is the official biography that was sanctioned by the Company. read more

The book Walt Disney: Magician of the Movies was released in 1966 from Grosset and Dunlap as part of its “Pioneer Books” series of children’s biographies. It was the first children’s biography of Walt and the first new biography of Walt in a decade. read more

Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was born on December 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Illinois. He and his brother Roy co-founded Walt Disney Productions, which became one of the best-known motion-picture production companies in the world. Disney was an innovative animator and created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse. read more