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Died Dec. 20, 1971 of cerebral hemorrhage in Burbank, Calif. R oy O. Disney guided the business side of the Disney company and left his brother, Walt, free to produce the fantasies that charmed the world. As chairman of the board and chief executive of Walt Disney Productions, Roy Disney once said, "My job is to help Walt do the things he wants ...
At 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 1971, Roy read the dedication while standing behind a podium flanked by the one and only Mickey Mouse: “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney … and to the talents, the dedication and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true.
Walt Disney (born December 5, 1901, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 15, 1966, Los Angeles, California) was an American motion-picture and television producer and showman, famous as a pioneer of animated cartoon films and as the creator of such cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. He also planned and built Disneyland, a ...
Sep 4, 2012 · One of the areas in which Roy O. Disney’s contributions can be most clearly appreciated is the success of Disney theme parks around the globe. Thanks to Roy, the Walt Disney Company took control of the ownership and operation of every feature of the first Disney theme park, setting the blueprint for the many theme parks and resorts to come.
Dec 22, 1971 · BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 21 (UPI)—Roy O. Disney, whose behind‐the‐scenes business acu men built an entertainment empire on his younger brother Walt's talent for drawing lov able talking animals ...
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 ...
Jul 15, 1998 · Without Roy, the world might never have known Walt. As his younger brother Walt Disney dreamed, drew, and imagined, Roy O. Disney stayed in the shadows, forming an empire. A brilliant financier and businessman, Roy helped turn Walt Disney's dreams into reality, building the company that bears his brother's name.
