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Donald Duck is a persnickety animated Disney character who first appeared in "The Wise Little Hen" movie in 1934. He is known for his raspy, somewhat unintelligible speaking manner, his temper and his blue sailor outfit. His biggest surge in popularity came during World War II. He starred in more than 100 films between 1941 and 1965, including patriotic "Army shorts" and the anti-Nazi movie "Der Fuehrer's Face" (1941), which won an Academy Award in the animated short film category.
In Donald¿s life: a long-term girlfriend, Daisy Duck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and a rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck. Donald has appeared in TV shows ("Mickey Mouse Works"), video games (including the Kin...
In Donald¿s life: a long-term girlfriend, Daisy Duck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and a rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck. Donald has appeared in TV shows ("Mickey Mouse Works"), video games (including the Kin...
Donald Duck is a persnickety animated Disney character who first appeared in "The Wise Little Hen" movie in 1934. He is known for his raspy, somewhat unintelligible speaking manner, his temper and his blue sailor outfit. His biggest surge in popularity came during World War II. He starred in more than 100 films between 1941 and 1965, including patriotic "Army shorts" and the anti-Nazi movie "Der Fuehrer's Face" (1941), which won an Academy Award in the animated short film category.
In Donald¿s life: a long-term girlfriend, Daisy Duck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and a rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck. Donald has appeared in TV shows ("Mickey Mouse Works"), video games (including the Kingdom Hearts series) and comic books (especially popular in Europe). His name and likeness is tied to a line of orange juice. Through a special, unusual agreement with the Walt Disney Co., Donald is also the longtime mascot for athletic teams of the University of Oregon.
In 2005, Donald was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Donald appears in several incarnations worldwide in Disney theme parks. As a walk-around character, he appears in parades, stage shows and meet-and-greets with visitors. He has prominent roles in the 3-D film "Mickey's PhilHarmonic" at Walt Disney World¿s Magic Kingdom and the "Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros" ride within Epcot's Mexico pavilion.
In Donald¿s life: a long-term girlfriend, Daisy Duck, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and a rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck. Donald has appeared in TV shows ("Mickey Mouse Works"), video games (including the Kingdom Hearts series) and comic books (especially popular in Europe). His name and likeness is tied to a line of orange juice. Through a special, unusual agreement with the Walt Disney Co., Donald is also the longtime mascot for athletic teams of the University of Oregon.
In 2005, Donald was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Donald appears in several incarnations worldwide in Disney theme parks. As a walk-around character, he appears in parades, stage shows and meet-and-greets with visitors. He has prominent roles in the 3-D film "Mickey's PhilHarmonic" at Walt Disney World¿s Magic Kingdom and the "Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros" ride within Epcot's Mexico pavilion.
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Photos: Hollywood celebrities at play in Disneyland
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Ovitz Defends Sale of Jet to Disney
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