Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_94 ( actor VARCHAR, year INTEGER )

### Question ###
What actor was nominated for or won an award before 1971?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT actor FROM table_name_94 WHERE year < 1971