Mickey Mouse first debuted in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.

What was Mickey Mouse originally called?

What was Mickey Mouse originally called? Walt Disney named his first iteration of the character Mortimer Mouse. However, at the urging of Lillian Disney, his wife, the character was renamed Mickey Mouse; reportedly, Lillian disliked the name Mortimer for the mouse and suggested Mickey.

How old is Mickey Mouse?

The lifespan of a ordinary house mouse is less than 2 years, but Disney's iconic rodent is still chugging along as Mickey Mouse turns 92. He was born Nov. 18, 1928, starring in the animated short “Steamboat Willie” by Walt Disney, one of the first cartoons with sound.