The American director, film producer, screenwriter, animator, voice actor, entertainer, philanthropist and a highly successful entrepreneur was born on 5th December 1901 in the Hermosa community of Chicago. His family moved to Marceline shortly after his birth where Walt spent most of his childhood. His early interest in art and drawing had him selling small sketches that used to do in his spare time. His activities always revolved around some kind of art work. He attended McKinley High School where he showed immense talent in drawing and photography. He also contributed his drawings to the school newspaper. To refine his art skills he joined the evening classes in the Academy of Arts.