As per our current Database, Walter Lantz has been died on Mar 22, 1994 (age 94).
When Walter Lantz die, Walter Lantz was 94 years old.
Popular As | Walter Lantz |
Occupation | Cartoonist |
Age | 94 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Born | April 27, 1899 (New Rochelle, NY) |
Birthday | April 27 |
Town/City | New Rochelle, NY |
Nationality | NY |
Walter Lantz’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Walter Lantz was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Well known for creating the famous character Woody Woodpecker. He was presented with a special Oscar from the Academy for bringing joy and laughter to many people.
After watching his first animated short Gertie the Dinosaur, he became inspired to create characters and design and produce his own cartoons.
In 1986, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was married to Grace Stafford until her death in 1992.
He and Charles Dana Gibson both attended the Art Students League of New York, which he was able to attend after a wealthy benefactor paid his tuition.