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Walt Disney
American animator, producer and entrepreneur (1901–1966)
For other uses, see Walt Disney (disambiguation).
Walter Elias Disney (DIZ-nee;[2] December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur.
Walter elias disney long biography timeline
A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned (22) and nominations (59) by an individual.
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 and have also been named as some of the greatest films ever by the American Film Institute.
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Born in Chicago in 1901, Disney developed an early interest in drawing. He took art classes as a boy and took a job as a commercial illustrator at the age of 18. He moved to California