Walt Disney (1901-66) was a man of vision who was interested in art from a young age. Many think Disney's most famous character, Mickey Mouse, was based on Disney himself. Mickey made his debut in the 1928 Disney cartoon Steamboat Willie, eventually starring in over 120 cartoons, movies, and the television show, Mickey Mouse Club. Disney credited his ability to realize his dream of "entertaining people... bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others..." to the fantastic financial success of Mickey Mouse.