Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg was a key figure in transforming Disney into a $22 billion empire, overseeing successful animation projects like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. He also co-founded DreamWorks SKG, producing award-winning films like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and Shrek. In 2012, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his charitable work. (December 21, 1950)