Donald Duck Turns 77 Years Old Today [VIDEO]

Donald Fauntleroy Duck,  American's beloved cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Dick Lundy turns 77 years yound today. Donald is an excitable white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald's most famous personality trait is his easily provoked and explosive temper. Along with his friend Mickey Mouse, Donald is one of the most popular and beloved Disney characters of all time.

According to the Disney canon, Donald's birthday is officially recognized as June 9, 1934, the day his debut film, The Wise Little Hen, was released.  Donald's voice, one of the most identifiable voices in all of animation, was performed by voice actor Clarence "Ducky" Nash up to his death in 1985. It was largely this semi-intelligible speech that would cement Donald's image into audiences' minds and help fuel both Donald's and Nash's rise to stardom. Since 1985, Donald has been voiced by Tony Anselmo, who was trained by Nash for the role.

Donald has a few memorable phrases that he occasionally comes out with in given situations. "What's the Big Idea!?" is a common one, which Donald usually says  in the midst of planning some sort of  prank, and sometimes when certain things don't go as planned or don't as planned. "Aw Phooey!" is another memorable saying Donald makes, usually after giving up onsomething or someone. Another popular phrase Donald says, in particular to Daisy, is, "Hiya, toots!". "Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy" is yet another common phrase Donald says, usually when he's very excited about something.

Donald Duck has played a major role in many Disney theme parks over the years. He has actually been seen in more attractions and shows than Mickey Mouse has. He has appeared over the years in such attractions as Mickey Mouse Revue, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years

, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros and the updated version of It's a Small World. He also is seen in the parks as a meet-and-greet character.

Let's celebrate Donald's Birthday with a few of his best most memorable clips.