Roy E. Disney. Roy Edward Disney KCSG (January 10, 1930 – December 16, 2009 [1]) was an American businessman. He was the longtime senior executive for the Walt Disney Company, which was founded by his uncle, Walt Disney, and his father, Roy O. Disney. At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about 1% of the company), [2 ...
- 1951–2009
- Vice chairman, The Walt Disney Company, Chairman, Walt Disney Feature Animation
- 4, including Abigail Disney
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Roy Edward Disney began working for the Walt Disney Company as an assistant film editor on the True-Life Adventure film in 1954. In 1967, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the company. In 1984, he returned to the company as vice chairman of the board, and head of the animation department. On October 16, 1998, in a surprise ...
Roy Edward Disney began working for the Walt Disney Company as an assistant film editor on the True-Life Adventure film in 1954. In 1967, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the company. In 1984, he returned to the company as vice chairman of the board, and head of the animation department. On October 16, 1998, in a surprise ...
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Newport Beach, California, USA
- January 10, 1930
- December 16, 2009
Dec 16, 2009 · Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, died Wednesday after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, according to a Walt Disney Co. spokesman.
Dec 16, 2009 · Roy E. Disney, the son and nephew of The Walt Disney Co. founders who twice led shareholder revolts that shook up the family business, died Wednesday. He was 79. IE 11 is not supported.
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Sep 17, 2014 · Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose commitment to his uncle’s creative spirit prompted him to mount revolts that led to the unseating of two of the company’s chief executives ...
Roy Oliver Disney (/ ˈ d ɪ z n i /; June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) was an American businessman who co-founded The Walt Disney Company with Walt Disney. He was the older brother of Walt Disney and the father of Roy E. Disney .