Kathia Woods 11/14/26 Kathia Woods 11/14/26

Floyd Norman, Disney's First Black Animator, Receives His Honorary Oscar Sunday

Floyd Norman, who joined Disney in 1956 as its first Black animator, receives an Honorary Oscar at the 17th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 15. Glenn Close and Ridley Scott are also being honored.

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Floyd Norman, Disney's First Black Animator, Receives His Honorary Oscar Sunday

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