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- Nov 01, 2019
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- 00:33:23
Walter Elias Disney (/'d?zni/;[1] December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Walt Disney
Disney in 1946
Born
Walter Elias Disney
December 5, 1901
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died
December 15, 1966 (aged 65)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Occupation
Entrepreneur
animator
voice actor
film producer
Board member of
The Walt Disney Company (1923–1966)
Relatives
See Disney family
Awards
26 Academy Awards
(22 competitive, 4 honorary)
3 Golden Globe Awards
1 Emmy Award