Roy O. Disney
Roy Disney | |
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Disney in 1965 | |
| Born | Roy Oliver Disney June 24, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1971 (aged 78) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1923–1971 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Edna Francis (m. 1925) |
| Children | Roy E. Disney |
| Father | Elias Disney |
| Relatives | Disney family |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
Roy Oliver Disney (/ˈdɪzni/ DIZ-nee; June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) was an American entrepreneur 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.