Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known for his semi-intelligible speech and his mischievous, temperamental, and pompous personality. Along with his friend Mickey Mouse, Donald was included in TV Guide's list of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time in 2002, and has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has appeared in more films than any other Disney character, and is the most published comic book character in the world outside of the superhero genre. Donald Duck appeared in comedic roles in animated cartoons. Donald's first appearance was in The Wise Little Hen, but it was his second appearance in Orphan's Benefit that same year that introduced him as a temperamental comic foil to Mickey Mouse.
| First appearance | The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (1931) (publication debut), The Wise Little Hen (1934) (theatrical debut) |
| Created by | Walt Disney |
| Voiced by | Clarence Nash (1934–1985), Tony Anselmo (1985–present), Daniel Ross (Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures) |
| Developed by | Dick Lundy, Fred Spencer, Carl Barks, Jack King, Jack Hannah |
| Nickname(s) | Don |
| Aliases | Maui Mallard, Frank Duck, Fred, Duck Avenger (US), Paperinik (Italy), Superduck (UK), DoubleDuck, Unca Donald (by his nephews) |
| Species | Duck |
| Gender | Male |
| Family | Duck family |
| Relatives | Scrooge McDuck (maternal uncle), Ludwig Von Drake (paternal uncle), Della Duck (twin sister), Huey, Dewey, and Louie (nephews), Duck family (paternal relatives), Clan McDuck (maternal relatives) |
| Date of birth | March 13 |
About Donald Duck
White cartoon duck draped in a blue sailor shirt and hat who is known for his temper tantrums, frequent blunders and distinct, often impersonated speech. He would appear regularly alongside Mickey Mouse and Goofy.
Achievement of Donald Duck
His footprints were made in the cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in commemoration of his 50th birthday in 1984.
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Latest information about Donald Duck updated on July 28 2021.
