50+ Disney Characters that Are Based on Real People

There are a lot of talented child actors and actresses out there, and some go on to play some pretty iconic roles. What most people don’t know is that Alice from the animated film Alice in Wonderland 1951was based on a real 10-year-old girl.

The child actress that was the live-action model for Alice is Kathryn Beaumont. She first appeared on screen in the 1948 film On an Island with You so by 1951, she was a seasoned pro. Interestingly enough, she went on to become a schoolteacher after playing this legendary role.