Wallace facts for kids
Wallace is a name that can refer to different people, places, or even a famous animated character! For many kids, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the clever inventor from the "Wallace and Gromit" cartoons. But there are also real people named Wallace who have done amazing things, and even a town called Wallace.
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Wallace (Wallace and Gromit)
Wallace is a much-loved character from the animated films and TV shows called Wallace and Gromit. He is a kind and quirky inventor who lives in a house full of his amazing, and sometimes wacky, creations. His best friend is his silent but super-smart dog, Gromit.
These animations are famous for their unique style called stop-motion animation. This means that models of the characters are moved tiny bits at a time, and a photo is taken after each small movement. When all the photos are played quickly, it looks like the characters are moving!
The creator of Wallace and Gromit is a British animation studio called Aardman Animations. They have won many awards for their films, including Academy Awards (Oscars). Some of their most popular adventures include:
- A Grand Day Out (1989)
- The Wrong Trousers (1993)
- A Close Shave (1995)
- The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Wallace is known for his love of cheese, especially Wensleydale cheese, and his many clever (but often complicated) inventions that usually cause a bit of trouble before saving the day.
Famous People Named Wallace
The name Wallace is also a surname and a given name for many real people who have made a mark in different fields.
Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn (born in 1943) is an American actor, writer, and playwright. You might recognize his voice or face from many movies and TV shows. He is famous for playing unique and often funny characters.
Some of his most well-known roles include:
- Vizzini in the classic fantasy film The Princess Bride (1987), where he famously says, "Inconceivable!"
- The voice of Rex, the nervous dinosaur toy, in the Toy Story animated movies.
- Mr. Hall in the popular teen comedy Clueless (1995).
Besides acting, Wallace Shawn has also written several plays and books.
Wallace de Souza
Wallace de Souza (born in 1987) is a professional volleyball player from Brazil. He is known for his powerful attacks and is a key player for the Brazilian national volleyball team. He has helped his team win many important championships, including Olympic medals.
Mike Wallace (Journalist)
Mike Wallace (1918–2012) was a very famous American journalist. He was best known as one of the original and longest-serving correspondents for the CBS news program 60 Minutes. For many years, he interviewed important people from all over the world, asking tough questions to get to the truth.
Places Named Wallace
There are also places around the world named Wallace.
Wallace, Idaho
Wallace is a small town located in the state of Idaho in the United States. It's known for its history in mining, especially silver mining. The entire town is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its well-preserved historic buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Wallace para niños
