We all are familiar with Disney Fabulous Five, Goofy, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto. Are you familiar with Donald? Obviously, you are going to say yes. But how much you know about Donald. Our favorite Disney character is around for more than 80 years. Read these facts about Donald Duck and find out how much you know about the crazy duck.

Inspiration for Creating Donald Duck

Walt Disney thought of creating Donald duck when he heard the song “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in the voice of Clarence Charles Nash. Clarence Duck’s voice inspired him to create Donald Duck. Walt took the idea of Donald’s appearance from American Pekin Duck.

Mascot of University of Oregon

Admiring his popularity, the University of Oregon uses Donald Duck as its mascot. He also pops up on their apparels and merchandise.   

A Short Temperament Duck

Donald Duck was created to counterpoise Mickey Mouse. Walt wanted to create a character that was imperfect and more negative unlike Mickey Mouse who is so nice. His imperfect nature attracted so many people around the world, making him his favorite Disney Character.

Middle Name

Many Disney characters don’t have a middle name. But Donald Duck has. The full name of Donald Duck is Donald Fauntleroy Duck.

Donald Duck’s Crush

Daisy Duck was Donald Duck’s love interest but before Daisy he had a crush on Donna.

Twin Sister

Many of us don’t know about Donald’s twin sister. Perhaps, it is because her name continued to change in various episodes. Her name is Dumbella.

Colorblind

Do you know? Donald Duck is partly colorblind.

Birthday

Donald Duck made his cinematic debut in The Wise Little Hen. These cartoons were released on 9^th June, 1934. So June 9^th is considered his birthday.

Dumbella is Astronuat

Dutch says Dumbella is an astronaut.

His Shorts during WWII

Donald Duck also served during World War II. He appeared in a series of shorts from 1942 to 1944. In these shorts Donald Duck was part of U.S. Army troops. All these shorts depict his deep love for the American Army. These shorts include Sky Trooper, Fall Out Fall In, The Vanishing Private, Donald Get’s Drafted, Commando Duck and The Old Army Game.

Donald Duck in Nutziland

Donald Duck in Nutziland is a short film that won an Oscar in 1943. It is an anti-Natzi cartoon.

Residence

Donald Duck lives in Duckburg in a house along with his nephews Dewey, Huey and Louie.

Donald Duck Parents

The father name of Donald Duck is Quackmore Duck and his mother name is Hortense McDuck.

Donald Duck Voice

Clarence Nash was the voice actor for Donald Duck from 1934, up until 1983. From 1985 the voice for Donald was Tony Anselmo.

Donald’s Film

The Wise Little Hen was the first film of Donald Duck in 1934. In 1943, Donald Duck movie Der Feuhrer’s Face earned an academy award.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Donald Duck is one of those characters who achieve fame as star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

More Popular than Mickey Mouse

Would you believe that Donald Duck appeared in more cartoons than Mickey Mouse in the 1940s?

Annoying Behavior

Donald Duck is famous for her unstable temper and loud mouth.

Ballots with Donald Duck

People of Finland use ballots with Donald Duck when voters have to protest a vote.