Walt Disney was responsible for creating many of the most endearing characters in our culture today. Walt's most popular character, Mickey Mouse first showed up in Plane Crazy, a silent animation released in 1928. The first Mickey Mouse animation with sound was Steamboat Willie also in 1928.
The Disney cast of characters includes many other familiar icons including classics like Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy, Grumpy and Scrooge McDuck. New characters have also been brought to life at Disney including Aladdin, Ariel, Belle, Nemo and Stitch.