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Also Known As Walter Elias Disney
Born December 5, 1901 • Chicago • Illinois
Died December 15, 1966 (aged 65) • Los Angeles • California
Founder Disneyland • Walt Disney World Resort
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1942) • Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (1942)

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