Mickey Mouse
Last Updated on: June 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
Show Appearances
Song Appearances
“Mickey Mouse March” is a classic Disney song that was first introduced in 1955 on the Mickey Mouse Club television show. The song was written…
“Nothing Can Stop Us Now” is also a song featured in the Disney ride “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park…
“Rockin’ at the House of Mouse” is a song from the Disney Channel animated television series “Mickey Mouse Works” and “House of Mouse.” The song…
“Minnie’s Yoo Hoo” is a song that was written by Carl Stalling and Phil Fernandez in 1930. The song was used as the theme song…
Park Appearances
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Remember the Magic Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant Topolino’s Terrace including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing World of Color show at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Spirit of America Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey Mania Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney Junior Dance Party! show at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct 15 Years of Magic Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Fantasmic! attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant Chef Mickey’s including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Philharmagic show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct The World According to Goofy Parade attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s Street Party Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney Junior – Live on Stage! attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
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Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey Shorts Theater at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Disney Character Hit Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Dream Along with Mickey Stage Show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Party Gras Parade at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
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Disney100 brings together Minnie and Mickey at EPCOT for new meet and greet, September 23, 2023
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Character Greetings Return to Walt Disney World Resort, April 19, 2022