Mickey Mouse
Last Updated on: September 28th, 2022
Who is Mickey Mouse?
Mickey Mouse is a popular cartoon character and the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.
He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928 and made his screen debut in the short film “Steamboat Willie.”
Mickey Mouse is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world, and has become a symbol of American popular culture.
He has starred in numerous films, television shows, and comic strips, and remains a popular figure in the Disney franchise.
Mickey Mouse Facts:
- First appearance of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Willie in 1928
- First feature film for Mickey Mouse: Fantasia (1940)
- When is Mickey Mouse’s birthday? November 18, 1928
- How old is Mickey Mouse? 92 years old
- Who created Mickey Mouse? Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks
- What was Mickey Mouse’s original name supposed to be? Mortimer Mouse
- Who came up with the name Mickey Mouse? Walt Disney’s wife Lillian
- What was the first words Mickey Mouse ever spoke: Hot Dogs (in “The Karinval Kid”)
- Mickey Mouse got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 18, 1978. (his 50th birthday)
- Are Mickey and Minnie Mouse actually married? Yes
- Mickey Mouse is widely-regarded as the most popular candidate people in the US write-in at the voting booth.
- How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have? 4 (3 fingers and a thumb)
- Who has voiced Mickey Mouse?
- Walt Disney
- Jimmy MacDonald
- Wayne Allwine
- Bret Iwan
- Chris Diamantopoulos
- Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in Macy’s Parade: 1934
- When did the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show run? 1955-1959
- Modern-day Mickey’s ears always appear circular no matter what the angle.
- Mickey actually appeared in 2 shorts before Steamboat Willie: Plane Crazy and The Gallopin’ Gaucho (both failed to find a distributor)
- First movie that Mickey Mouse wore his white gloves in: The Opry House (1929)
- When was Mickey Mouse’s first Oscar nomination? 1931 for Mickey’s Orphans
- Number of times Mickey Mouse has been nominated for an Academy Award: 10 times
- Number of times Mickey Mouse has won an Academy Award: once (Lend a Paw)
- Walt Disney actually received an Academy Award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
- First movie that Mickey Mouse appeared in color: Parade of the Award Nominees (1932)
- Year that the first Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watch was manufactured: 1933
- Year that Mickey Mouse ears made their debut: 1955
- Number of shorts and featurettes that Mickey Mouse has been in over the years: 121 (2018)
The Collection:
Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Mickey Mouse-related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.
Movie Appearances
Once Upon a Studio
Building a Building
Barnyard Olympics
Mickey’s Steam Roller
Mickey’s Kangaroo
Camping Out
When the Cat’s Away
Fiddling Around
The Barn Dance
Playful Pluto
Mickey Saves Christmas
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
Fantasia
Fun And Fancy Free
Mickey Donald Goofy: The Three Musketeers
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
Steamboat Silly
Steamboat Willie
Show Appearances
Mickey’s Christmas Tales
Disney Junior Wonderful World of Songs
Me & Mickey
The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventure
Mickey’s Mouse Tracks
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
House of Mouse
Mickey Mouse Works
Mickey and the Roadster Racers
The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
D-TV
The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
The Mouse Factory
Song Appearances
Mickey Mouse March (Song)
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Nothing Can Stop Us Now (Song)
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Rockin’ at the House of Mouse (Song)
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Minnie’s Yoo Hoo (Song)
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Park Appearances
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Tusker House Restaurant | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Tusker House Restaurant restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s 50th Birthday Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s 50th Birthday Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Sir Mickeys | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Sir Mickeys at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
‘Ohana Restaurant | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant ‘Ohana including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Festival of Fantasy Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s Toontown Fair Souvenirs | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s Toontown Fair Souvenirs shop including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
America on Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct America on Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World experience Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Main Street Electrical Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Main Street Electrical Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s Fun Wheel | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Mickey’s Fun Wheel attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Disney Junior – Live on Stage! | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ Disney Junior – Live on Stage! show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Cavalcade of Characters | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Cavalcade of Characters parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Tencennial Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Tencennial Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party Parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey Mouse Club Theater | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Mickey Mouse Club Theater attraction at Disneyland
including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Fantasmic! | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ Fantasmic! show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Character Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Character Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant Mickey’s Backyard BBQ including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Happily Ever After Fireworks Show | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Happily Ever After Fireworks Show at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
SpectroMagic | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct SpectroMagic parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey Mouse Club Circus | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Mickey Mouse Club Circus attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
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