Mickey Mouse is a beloved cartoon character symbolizing the classic “funny animal” genre and serves as the iconic mascot of The Walt Disney Company. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at Walt Disney Studios in 1928, Mickey is portrayed as an anthropomorphic mouse typically dressed in red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves. Over the years, he has become one of the most recognizable and enduring figures worldwide.
Mickey made his initial appearance in a test screening cartoon titled *Plane Crazy*. His official debut occurred in the groundbreaking short film *Steamboat Willie* (1928), notable for being one of the first cartoons synchronized with sound. Throughout his career, Mickey has starred in more than 130 films, including classics like *The Band Concert* (1935), *Brave Little Tailor* (1938), and *Fantasia* (1940). While he primarily appeared in animated shorts, Mickey also featured in a few feature-length movies.
His work has garnered critical acclaim, with ten of his cartoons receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, and *Lend a Paw* winning the award in 1942. In 1978, Mickey Mouse achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first animated character to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
