• 26 (22 competitive, 4 honorary) • 3 • 1 Signature Walter Elias Disney (; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the, he introduced several developments in the production of. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations.
He was presented with two Special Achievement Awards and an, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the by the. Born in Chicago in 1901, Disney developed an early interest in drawing.