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In celebration of the 90th anniversary, we are taking a look at Donald Duck’s job history.
In the early days, Donald had an exaggerated waddle because the animators found it difficult, on paper, to distinguish between a duck and a goose—we’re assuming that’s what made him so cranky. But his waddle has never held him back from his ambitions. He’s tried many, many jobs. Somehow, though, nothing ever works out as planned.
Scout Leader (Good Scouts, 1938)Logger (Up a Tree, 1940)Steam Shovel Operator (Dragon Around, 1954)Dancer (Hawaiian Holiday, 1937)Santa Claus (Toy Tinkers, 1949)Musician (Trombone Trouble, 1944)A Melopoioi (Donald in Mathmagicland, 1961)Fire Chief (Fire Chief, 1941)Camper (Grin and Bear It, 1954)Hotel Bellboy (Bellboy Donald, 1942)Birdfeeder (The Trial of Donald Duck, 1948)Menagerist (Fantasia/2000, 1999)Babysitter (Donald’s Happy Birthday, 1949)Soldier (Donald’s Diary, 1954)Photographer (Grand Canyonscope, 1942)Hobbyist (Test Pilot Donald, 1951)Baseball Player (Slide, Donald, Slide, 1949)Paranormal Investigator (Lonesome Ghosts, 1937)Paratrooper (Sky Trooper, 1942)Boxer (Canvas Back Duck, 1953)Explorer (Frank Duck Brings Em’ Back Alive, 1942)Clock Cleaner (Clock Cleaners, 1937)Sailor (Chips Ahoy, 1942)