

The 2022 Disney Legends Award honorees (listed alphabetically) are:Īnthony Anderson grew up in Los Angeles. The Disney Legends Awards program is a 35-year tradition of The Walt Disney Company, which began when Fred MacMurray ( The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire) was honored in 1987. Emmy Award winner Tamron Hall will host, bringing her signature warmth and humor to the fan-favorite ceremony.

The Disney Legends Award is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Disney legacy, and this year’s honorees include Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Rob’t Coltrin, Patrick Dempsey, Robert Price “Bob” Foster, Jonathan Groff, Don Hahn, Josh Gad, Doris Hardoon, Idina Menzel, Chris Montan, Ellen Pompeo, and Tracee Ellis Ross. The incredible opening event, which will be streamed as part of D23 Expo, will feature musical performances, special guests, and surprises for the audience, including a special performance by cast members from Disney On Broadway’s productions of Aladdin and The Lion King, and The North American Tour of Frozen. I can’t wait to give fans a first look at what we have in store for our hundredth anniversary, and how we’re using this occasion to celebrate all the fans and families who have welcomed Disney into their lives.” “For nearly a century, Disney has been entertaining and inspiring people around the world.
