Quick Facts
| Name | Walt Disney |
| Full Name | Walter Elias Disney |
| Net Worth | $1 Billion |
| Date of Birth | 5 December 1901 |
| Date of Death | 15 December 1966 |
| Age | 65 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Death Place | Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, California, United States |
| Profession | Animator, Producer and Entrepreneur |
| Debut | Film: Steamboat Willie (1928) |
| Years Active | 1920 – Present |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Irish, German and English Descent |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| School/High School | Benton Grammar School, United States Central High School, United States McKinley High School, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| College/University | Kansas City Art Institute, United States The School of Art and Institute of Chicago, United States |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Walt Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist. He is best known for being the man behind Walt Disney Productions, one of the most famous motion picture producers in the world.
How much is the Net worth of Walt Disney?
When Walt Disney passed away in 1966, his net worth was around $1 billion (after adjusting for inflation). The value of Disney’s different holdings at the time of his death ranged from $100 to $150 million in 1966 dollars, which is equivalent to $750 million to $1.1 billion today. He had a $600 million investment in the Disney production firm alone (after adjusting for inflation).
Additionally, he held the largest individual share in Walt Disney Inc., which was established in 1953 to manage the company’s assets and intellectual property. In a family trust, he bequeathed his wife and children 45% of his assets upon his passing. The remaining 10% went to his sister, nieces, and nephews. The other 45% founded a charitable organization. The private art school CalArts received the vast bulk of the donations made to that organization.
