Walt Disney, the iconic figure behind some of the world’s most beloved animated films, holds the record for the most Academy Awards won.

Throughout his illustrious career, Disney received a total of 22 competitive Oscars, a feat that remains unmatched to this day.

In addition to these competitive awards, Disney was also honored with four honorary Oscars, bringing his total number of Academy Awards to 26.

Disney’s journey to Oscar greatness began in the early 1930s when his groundbreaking work in animation started receiving widespread recognition.

He won his first Academy Award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse, a character that became a global sensation and a symbol of animation excellence.

This initial success marked the beginning of a long and illustrious relationship between Disney and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The bulk of Disney’s Oscars came in the category of Best Animated Short Film. His studio was responsible for creating some of the most iconic and influential animated shorts in film history, including "The Three Little Pigs" (1933) and "The Ugly Duckling" (1939). These shorts not only entertained audiences but also pushed the boundaries of animation, earning Disney multiple awards throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

In 1937, Disney took another giant leap forward with the release of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first-ever full-length animated feature film.

The film was a massive success and earned Disney a special honorary Oscar in 1939. This award, presented to him by Shirley Temple, was a unique creation: a standard Oscar statuette accompanied by seven miniature ones, symbolizing the seven dwarfs.

Walt Disney’s legacy as an Oscar-winning pioneer in the film industry is a testament to his creative vision, innovation, and dedication to his craft.

His record of 22 competitive Oscars remains a symbol of his extraordinary contributions to the world of entertainment and continues to inspire filmmakers and animators around the globe.