Who was walt disney and what were his major achievements?
Quick Answer
Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur who pioneered innovations in animation and holds the record for most Academy Awards won by an individual.
Explanation
Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901, and raised primarily in Missouri. From a young age he cultivated a passion for drawing, taking art classes and later working as a commercial illustrator. Disney became a pioneer of the American animation industry, introducing several key developments in cartoon production. As a film producer, he earned the record for the most Academy Awards won (22) and nominated (59) by a single individual. He was also honored with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other recognitions. Many of his films are preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress and have been named among the best by the American Film Institute.