<P> Walter Elias Disney ( / ˈdɪzni / ; 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 . </P>
<P> Walter Elias Disney ( / ˈdɪzni / ; 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 . </P>
when was walt disney born and when did he die
when was walt disney born and when did he die
December 5 , 1901 -- December 15 , 1966
December 5 , 1901 -- December 15 , 1966