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Roy Oliver Disney (/ ˈdɪzni / DIZ-nee; [1] June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) [2] was an American businessman who co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his younger brother Walt Disney. He also served as the company's first CEO and was the father of Roy E. Disney. Biography. Early life.
By 1929, Roy was Executive Vice-President of Walt Disney Productions. He succeeded Walt as President in September 1945 to relieve him of administrative responsibilities. Roy, in turn, shed this title in 1968, becoming Chairman of the Board.
Roy O. Disney was a businessman who co-founded The Walt Disney Company. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
Oct 9, 2016 · Roy O. Disney sometimes acted as an advance man for Walt who was immersed in production details, storylines, and almost everything else at the Studios. Roy kept Walt abreast of developments in succinct, vivid letters and memos.
Feb 16, 2016 · Roy O. Disney, maybe with the understanding that he and his brother’s work would go on to live forever, passed away on December 20, 1971, only a couple of months after the successful opening of Walt Disney World.
Roy Oliver Disney was Walt Disney's older brother and co-founder of what is now The Walt Disney Company. Roy was born to Elias Disney and the former Flora Call in Chicago, Illinois in 1893.
Roy O. Disney was an American businessman, becoming the partner and co-founder, along with his younger brother Walt Disney, of Walt Disney Productions, since renamed The Walt Disney Company. While Walt was the creative man, Roy was the one who made sure the company was financially stable.
