Background
Disney, Roy Edward was born on January 10, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Roy Oliver and Edna (Francis) Disney.
entertainment company executive
Disney, Roy Edward was born on January 10, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Roy Oliver and Edna (Francis) Disney.
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, 1951.
Apprentice film editor Mark VII Productions, Hollywood, 1942. Guest relations executive NBC, California, 1952. Assistant film editor, cameraman production assistant, writer, producer Walt Disney Productions, Burbank, 1954-1977, director, 1967—1977.
President Roy E. Disney Productions Inc., 1978—2009. Chairman board director Shamrock Broadcasting Company, Hollywood, 1979—2009. Founder, chairman Shamrock Holdings Inc., Burbank, California, 1980—2009.
Chairman Walt Disney Animation, 1984—2003. Vice chairman The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, California, 1984—2003, director emeritus, consultant, 2005—2009. Trustee California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, from 1967.
Board directors Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles, United States committee United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Ronald McDonald House charities, chairman emeritus, Peregrine Fund. Member advisory board directors St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank. Member United States Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, Annapolis, Maryland.
Fellow University Kentucky. Member Directors Guild American West, Writers Guild American Clubs: 100, Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, St. Francis Yacht, California Yacht, San Diego Yacht, Transpacific Yacht, Los Angeles Yacht.
Married Patricia Ann Dailey, September 17, 1955 (divorced January 19, 2007). Children: Roy Patrick, Susan Margaret, Abigail Edna, Timothy John. Married Leslie DeMeuse, 2008.