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Most Academy Awards Won by an Individual

Walt Disney received 26 Academy Awards over his lifetime, including honorary awards, the highest total won by an individual.

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26Academy Awards

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Walt Disney's awards span 1932 to 1969.

The Guinness entry lists 26 awards from 64 nominations.

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26
Nominations
64
Award span
1932–1969

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  1. 196926 Academy AwardsWalt DisneyHollywood, United StatesCurrent Record

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