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Roy E. Disney
Roy Edward Disney was an American businessman, media executive, and filmmaker. He was best known for serving as a senior executive for the Walt Disney Company and the chairman of its animation division, both of which were founded by his uncle, Walt Disney, and his father, Roy O. Disney.
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business · American businessman and media executive (1930–2009) · animator · business executive · executive producer · cinematographer · screenwriter · entrepreneur · manufacturer · also Roy E. Disney, Roy Edward Disney, Roy Disney, Disney
Born 10 January 1930 · Died 16 December 2009 · Q374229
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2010· 1 entry
The Waikiki Yacht Club and the Hawaii Youth Sailing Association created the Roy E
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2009· 4 entries
After battling the disease for over a year
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Died 2009-12-16.
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At Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California
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“Volunteering is good for our heart and soul.”
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2008· 2 entries
Disney received an honorary doctorate from the California Maritime Academy "for his many contributions to the state and the nation, including international sailing
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Disney married DeMeuse, a CSTV producer, and Emmy winner of various sailing documentaries
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2007· 1 entry
After beginning a relationship with Leslie DeMeuse, Disney (then 77 years old) filed for divorce from his wife, Patricia (then 72), citing "irreconcilable differences", according to court documents
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2006· 2 entries
The company announced the acquisition of Pixar in an all-stock deal worth $7
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Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at $1
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2005· 1 entry
With the announcement of Eisner's resignation as CEO effective September 30, one year before his contract would expire
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2004· 1 entry
At the company's annual shareholders' meeting, a surprising 43% of shareholders, predominantly rallied by Disney and fellow former board member Stanley Gold, voted to oppose the re-election of Eisner to the corporate boa
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2003· 1 entry
Citing "serious differences of opinion about the direction and style of management" in the company
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2000· 1 entry
Disney participated as the grand marshal of the 111th Rose Parade
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1998· 4 entries
In a surprise presentation made at the newly unveiled Disney Legends Plaza at the company's headquarters, Eisner presented Disney with the Disney Legends Award
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Awarded Disney Legends (1998).
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Pope John Paul II made Disney a Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St
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Executive produced The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, written by Ray Bradbury and directed by Stuart Gordon
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1994· 1 entry
Michael Eisner refused to promote Katzenberg to the vacated position of president
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1993· 1 entry
Awarded Winsor McCay Award (1993).
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1977· 1 entry
Over disagreements with corporate decisions
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1951· 2 entries
And began working at Walt Disney Productions as an assistant director and producer
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And first began working for Walt Disney Productions as an assistant director and producer (True-Life Adventures)
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1930· 1 entry
Born 1930-01-10.
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