21 Jobs Donald Duck Has Attempted

June 15, 2014

This week marked the 80th anniversary of Donald Duck, pretty much the most temperamental Disney character ever created. 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.

Our friends at D23 sent over a list of 23 of Donald’s employment endeavors, (more of which will be celebrated on tour across the U.S. in this year’s D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration road show, presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection). So let’s take a look at Donald’s many jobs over the years.

Scout Leader good Scouts 1938
Scout Leader Good Scouts 1938
Logger up a Tree 1940
Logger Up a Tree 1940
Steam Shovel Operator dragon Around 1954
Steam Shovel Operator Dragon Around 1954
23 jobs donald duck has attempted 5
Santa Claus Toy Tinkers 1949
Musician trombone Trouble 1944
Musician Trombone Trouble 1944
a Melopoioi donald in Mathmagicland 1961
A Melopoioi Donald in Mathmagicland 1961
Fire Chief fire Chief 1941
Fire Chief Fire Chief 1941
Camper grin and Bear It 1954
Camper Grin and Bear It 1954
Hotel Bellboy bellboy Donald 1942
Hotel Bellboy Bellboy Donald 1942
Birdfeeder the Trial of Donald Duck 1948
Birdfeeder The Trial of Donald Duck 1948
Menagerist fantasia 2000 1942
Menagerist Fantasia 2000 1942
Babysitter donalds Happy Birthday 1949
Babysitter Donalds Happy Birthday 1949
Soldier donalds Diary 1954
Soldier Donalds Diary 1954
Hobbyist test Pilot Donald 1951
Hobbyist Test Pilot Donald 1951
Baseball Player slide Donald Slide 1949
Baseball Player Slide Donald Slide 1949
Paranormal Investigator lonesome Ghosts 1937
Paranormal Investigator Lonesome Ghosts 1937
Paratrooper sky Trooper 1942
Paratrooper Sky Trooper 1942
Boxer canvas Back Duck 1953
Boxer Canvas Back Duck 1953
Explorer frank Duck Brings Em Back Alive 1942
Explorer Frank Duck Brings Em Back Alive 1942
Clock Cleaner clock Cleaners 1937
Clock Cleaner Clock Cleaners 1937
Sailor chips Ahoy 1942
Sailor Chips Ahoy 1942

Be sure to check out D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration, rolling into a town near you this fall for more tidbits about this year’s Disney anniversaries. D23 and the Walt Disney Archives have uncovered rarely seen video, photos, and stories for this year’s road show. It’s going to be a blast from the past.

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