Walter Lantz Net Worth

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Walter Lantz was a renowned animator and producer, born in New Rochelle, NY on April 27, 1899. He is best known for creating the beloved character Woody Woodpecker, which earned him a special Oscar from the Academy for bringing joy and laughter to many people.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	April 27, 1899
Birth Place	New Rochelle, NY
Age	120 YEARS OLD
Died On	Mar 22, 1994 (age 94)
Birth Sign	Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

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.

Before Fame

After watching his first animated short Gertie the Dinosaur, he became inspired to create characters and design and produce his own cartoons.

Trivia

In 1986, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Family Life

He was married to Grace Stafford until her death in 1992.

Associated With

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.

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