Top 10 individuals who have won the most Academy Awards (Oscars) in the history of the ceremony.

Walt Disney - 26 Oscars
Walt Disney is the most decorated person in Oscar history, having won a total of 26 awards throughout his career. He won his first Oscar in 1932 for Best Animated Short Film, and went on to receive numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry. Disney is best known for his work in animation, having created characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, and for founding the Walt Disney Company, which continues to be a major force in the entertainment industry.

Cedric Gibbons - 11 Oscars
Cedric Gibbons was a production designer and art director who won 11 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his work on MGM films during the Golden Age of Hollywood, where he was responsible for designing some of the most iconic sets in film history. Gibbons won his first Oscar in 1929 for Best Art Direction, and continued to be a major figure in the industry until his retirement in 1956.

Alfred Newman-9 Oscars
Alfred Newman was a composer and conductor who won 9 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his work on films such as "Wuthering Heights" and "All About Eve," and for his contributions to the development of the modern film score. Newman won his first Oscar in 1938 for Best Original Score, and went on to become one of the most influential figures in film music.

Edith Head - 8 Oscars
Edith Head was a costume designer who won 8 Oscars throughout her career. She is best known for her work on films such as "Roman Holiday" and "The Sting," and for her collaborations with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Billy Wilder. won her first Oscar in 1949 for Best Costume Design, and continued to be a major force in the industry until her death in 1981.

Dennis Muren-8 Oscars
Dennis Muren is a visual effects artist who has won 8 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his work on films such as "Jurassic Park" and "Star Wars," and for his contributions to the development of computer-generated imagery ( CGI) in the film industry. Muren won his first Oscar in 1984 for Best Visual Effects, and continues to be a major figure in the industry today.

Ben Burtt - 8 Oscars
Ben Burtt is a sound designer who has won 8 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his work on films such as "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," and for his innovative use of sound in film. Oscar in 1978 for Best Sound, and has continued to be a major influence in the industry ever since.

Katharine Hepburn- 4 Oscars
Katharine Hepburn is the most decorated actress in Oscar history, having won a total of 4 awards throughout her career. She is best known for her performances in films such as "The Philadelphia Story" and "On Golden Pond," and for her contributions to the development of the modern Hollywood star system. Hepburn won her first Oscar in 1934 for Best Actress, and continued to be a major figure in the industry until her death in 2003.

Bette Davis-2 Oscars
Bette Davis was an actress who won 2 Oscars throughout her career. She is best known for her performances in films such as "Jezebel" and "All About Eve," and for her pioneering work in creating strong female characters on screen. Davis won her first Oscar in 1935 for Best Actress in "Dangerous" and her second in 1938 for Best Actress in "Jezebel." She continued to act in films and on television throughout her career, earning numerous other accolades and nominations.

Jack Nicholson - 3 Oscars
Jack Nicholson is an actor who has won 3 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his performances in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Shining," and for his iconic persona as a Hollywood star. Nicholson won his first Oscar in 1976 for Best Actor in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and went on to win two more for Best Actor in "Terms of Endearment" and Best Supporting Actor in "A Few Good Men."

Daniel Day-Lewis - 3 Oscars
Daniel Day-Lewis is an actor who has won 3 Oscars throughout his career. He is best known for his performances in films such as "My Left Foot" and "There Will Be Blood," and for his intense method acting approach. Lewis won his first Oscar in 1990 for Best Actor in "My Left Foot," and went on to win two more for Best Actor in "There Will Be Blood" and "Lincoln." taking long breaks between projects.