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Walt Disney

Born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, IL

Walt Disney has become a 20th century icon of Americana. Like many mythic American figures, he had a humble beginning, an ambitious entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for modern technology. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1968	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Animated Short	Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day	Won
1964	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Picture	Mary Poppins	Nominated
1962	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Animated Short	A Symposium on Popular Songs	Nominated
1961	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Animated Short	Aquamania	Nominated
1960	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Animated Short	Goliath II	Nominated

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Legendary filmmaker/entrepreneur Walt Disney made countless classics throughout his career, from "Snow White" to "Dumbo." However, before he became th...