Walt Disney

The story, in brief.

Walter Elias Disney was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur. 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 won (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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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1901
   Life

   Born in Chicago

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2. 1910s
   Education

   Kansas City Art Institute

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3. 1932~ age 31
   Recognition

   Special Achievement Academy Award

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4. 1935~ age 34
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

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5. 1939~ age 38
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

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6. 1942~ age 41
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

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7. 1951~ age 50
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-reel

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8. 1953~ age 52
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Two-reel

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9. 1954~ age 53
   Recognition

   Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)

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10. 1956~ age 55
    Recognition

    Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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11. 1964~ age 63
    Recognition

    Presidential Medal of Freedom

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12. 1966~ age 65
    Life

    Death

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