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COMEDY
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American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer (1901-1966).
A pioneer of the American animation industry he set up Disney studios producing some of the most iconic animation films in history.
He holds a record for winning 22 Academy Awards for the production of short films and documentaries while being nominated for another 37. He also has 3 Honorary Academy awards.
One of the short films the he personally directed where he introduced his iconic character Mickey Mouse made it to our All-Time Best Films list.
All-Time Best Films:
460
Steamboat Willie
1928
Animated Short Comedy Film
1931
for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
1938
Significant screen innovation with film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1941
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
1941
Advancement of the use of sound with Film Fantasia