List of breakout characters
Donald Duck made his first appearance in the Disney Silly Symphony cartoon The Wise Little Hen, but as he garned so much popularity, he later rose to fame by making his breakout performance in 1934's Orphan's Benefit alongside lifelong rival and friend Mickey Mouse, which also introduced his temperamental comedic timing. Donald Duck finally got his first starring role, Orphans' Picnic, released in 1936; however Donald Duck received his own series of theatrical cartoon shorts.