Donald Duck | |
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First appearance | The Wise Little Hen (1934) |
Created by | Walt Disney |
Voiced by | Clarence Nash (1934–85) Tony Anselmo (1985–present) Daniel Ross (2017–2021)[1] [2] |
Developed by | Dick Lundy, Fred Spencer, Carl Barks, Jack Hannah |
Information | |
Full name | Donald Fauntleroy Duck |
Nickname(s) | Don |
Aliases | Frank Duck Fred Duck Avenger (USA) Superduck (UK) Italian: Paperinik Norwegian: Fantonald |
Species | American Pekin duck |
Family | Duck family |
Significant other(s) | Daisy Duck |
Relatives | Scrooge McDuck (uncle) Ludwig Von Drake (granduncle) Huey, Dewey, and Louie (nephews) Lisa Duck (auntie) Clan McDuck (maternal relatives) |
Donald Duck is a cartoon character created by Walt Disney. He is a white duck with an yellowish-orange bill and legs. He usually wears a sailor cap, a blue sailor shirt and a black or red bow tie. He first appeared on-screen in "The Wise Little Hen" on 9 June 1934. Donald is Scrooge McDuck's nephew. His girlfriend is Daisy Duck and his nephews are Huey, Dewey and Louie. His best friends are Mickey Mouse and Goofy. Donald sometimes gets angry and has a voice that is hard to understand. Donald appeared in animated shorts, comic books, and newspaper comic strips. Donald Duck appears frequently in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Donald Duck has had a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 2004.[3]