Roy Disney Net Worth

Posted by Lorie Orum on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Roy Edward Disney net worth is
$1.2 Billion

Roy Edward Disney Wiki Biography

Roy Edward Disney was born on 10 January 1930, in Los Angeles, California, USA, and was best known for working in The Walt Disney Company, especially as a former senior executive. His father Roy Oliver Disney and his uncle Walt Disney founded the company. All of his efforts helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing.

How rich was Roy Disney? As of late-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that was at least $1.2 billion, mostly earned through the success of The Walt Disney Company, of which he was a shareholder plus serving as a consultant. He was also the Director Emeritus of the Board of Directors, and all of these achievements ensured the position of his wealth.

Roy Disney Net Worth $1.2 billion

After graduating from Pomona College in 1951, Roy went to Walt Disney Productions to work as a producer and assistant director. He would hold on to this position until 1967, when he was elected to become part of the Board of Directors.

He would be part of the company until 1977, when he decided to resign from his position as executive due to disagreements. He mentioned that he didn’t like the company’s creative direction yet still retained a seat in the board. Later in 1984, when a corporate battle was taking place, he then resigned from the board of directors. The battle also resulted in numerous changes in various positions. A lot of investors were hoping to dismantle the company and sell its assets, but Roy soon led another group of investors to thwart the attempts. After his successful campaign, he would return as the vice chairman of the board and the chairman of Walt Disney Feature Animation.

During this time, Roy became responsible for producing a number of critically and commercially successful films. He helped create “The Lion King” which would gross nearly $1 billion, and significantly increased his net worth, and, he was given the prestigious Disney Legends Award in 1998. He would then go on and create “Fantasia 2000” – which was a sequel to “Fantasia” – however, the film did not achieve any financial success.

He eventually resigned as board member in 2003 due to conflicts with management. Afterwards, he established SaveDisney.com which hoped to oust CEO Michael Eisner along with other supporters. This campaign proved successful as well, and led to position changes. Roy would then re-join the company in 2005 as a Director Emeritus and consultant, continuing to solidify his net worth. The following year, Roy would be responsible in helping acquire Pixar in a $7.4 billion deal, which led to Steve Jobs gaining a seat on Disney’s board of directors.

Aside from this work, Roy also appeared in the documentary film “The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal”, and was also part of the documentary entitled “The Sweatbox”.

For his personal life, it is known that Roy held numerous sailing speed records. He married Patricia Dailey in 1955 and had four children, but they divorced in 2007 when Roy started a relationship with Leslie DeMeuse who he married in 2008. Roy passed away due to pancreatic cancer in 2009.


Net Worth$1.2 Billion
Date Of BirthJanuary 10 1930
DiedDecember 16, 2009, Newport Beach, California, United States
Place Of BirthLos Angeles, California, United States
ProfessionExecutive
EducationBuckley School, Pomona College
NationalityAmerican
SpouseLeslie DeMeuse Disney (m. 2008–2009), Patricia Ann Dailey (m. 1955–2007)
ChildrenAbigail Disney, Tim Disney, Roy Patrick Disney, Susan Disney Lord
ParentsEdna Disney, Roy O. Disney
SiblingsWalt Disney, Raymond Arnold Disney, Ruth Flora Disney, Herbert Arthur Disney, Walt Disney, Raymond Arnold Disney, Ruth Flora Disney, Herbert Arthur Disney
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004877/
AwardsPGA Vision Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures, PGA Vision Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures, PGA Vision Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures
NominationsAcademy Award for Best Short Film (Animated), Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated), Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated)
MoviesDestino, Adventures in Wild California, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, Cheetah, The Black Cauldron, Flight of the Grey Wolf, Mysteries of the Deep, Perri, Rhapsody in blue, Mustang
#Fact
1Made a special unannounced surprise appearance at the premiere of a revival/promotional screening of the 1989 Disney classic The Little Mermaid (1989) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on September 7th, 2006. After an introduction, by longtime Disney producer 'Don Hahn', which recalled his many accomplishments, Disney stood up from his seat in the audience and bowed his head in appreciation. The shocked and delighted audience gave him a standing ovation. [September 2006]
2Died the day after the forty-third anniversary of uncle Walt Disney's death, on the twelfth anniversary of his aunt's, Lillian Disney's death, four days before the thirty-eighth anniversary of his father Roy O. Disney's passing, and two days before the twenty-fifth anniversary of his mother Edna Disney's death.
3Father of Abigail Disney, Susan Disney, Roy P. Disney and Tim Disney.
4On 30 November 2003, he abruptly resigned his position as Chairman of the Feature Animation Division and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Walt Disney Productions. In his resignation letter, he denounced Disney CEO Michael Eisner for (among other things) the failure of ABC-TV and ABC Family Channel ratings, loss of company morale through consistent micro-management, building newer theme parks "on the cheap", changing the company's public image as "always looking for the 'quick buck'", the defection of creative talent to other companies, failure to establish lasting relationships with creative partners and not establishing a management succession plan. Roy Disney's resignation was followed the very next day by the resignation of Disney Boardmember Stanley P. Gold, who echoed many of Roy Disney's complaints.
5Nephew of Walt Disney and Lillian Disney.
6Grandson of Elias Disney and Flora Disney.
7Cousin of Diane Disney and Sharon Disney.
8Son of Roy O. Disney and Edna Disney.

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Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Morning Light2008Documentary executive producer
Morning Light: Making the Cut2008TV Movie documentary executive producer
The Little Matchgirl2006Short executive producer
One by One2004Video short executive producer
Lorenzo2004Short executive producer
Destino2003Short executive producer
Fantasia 20001999executive producer
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit1998producer - as Roy E. Disney
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue1990TV Short executive producer
Cheetah1989producer
Krag, the Kootney Ram1983TV Movie executive producer
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1968-1976TV Series producer - 5 episodes
The Flight of the Grey Wolf1976TV Movie producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Morning Light2008Documentary conceived by
Morning Light: Making the Cut2008TV Movie documentary conceived by
The Black Cauldron1985additional dialogue
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of ColorTV Series narration - 1 episode, 1961 writer - 1 episode, 1961
Zorro1961TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
Mysteries of the Deep1959Documentary short narration

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1973-1974TV Series 3 episodes
Mustang1973

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth2001TV Movie documentary footage courtesy of - as Roy E. Disney
The Black Cauldron1985additional dialogue
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1957-1963TV Series production coordinator - 2 episodes

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mickey's Audition1992ShortWalt Disney
Meteor1979Bradley's Yachting Colleague (uncredited)

Cinematographer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1957TV Series 1 episode
Perri1957photographed by

Camera Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Morning Light2008Documentary still photographer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Animation Lookback2009TV Series documentary in memory of - 1 episode
Waking Sleeping Beauty2009Documentary in memory of
The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics2008TV Movie documentary grateful thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Making the 'Escape'2003Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Making the 'Return' Trip2003Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
That Loveable Bug2003Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
The Making of '20000 Leagues Under the Sea'2003Video documentary special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Tale as Old as Time: The Making of 'Beauty and the Beast'2002Video documentary thanks
'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic2002Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy Disney
Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece2002Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Swiss Family Robinson: Adventure in the Making2002Video documentary special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
The Parent Trap: Caught in the Act2002Video documentary short special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Celebrating Dumbo2001Video documentary short thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': Still the Fairest of Them All2001Video documentary short thanks - as Roy E. Disney
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth2001TV Movie documentary grateful acknowledgment - as Roy E. Disney
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued2000Video documentary thanks
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature2000Video documentary thanks
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story1999Documentary thanks
Frank and Ollie1995Documentary special thanks - as Roy E. Disney
The South Bank Show1988TV Series documentary thanks - 1 episode
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal1985Documentary special thanks - as Roy Disney

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story2009DocumentaryHimself (as Roy E. Disney)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression2009Video documentaryHimself
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing2009Video documentaryHimself
The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics2008TV Movie documentaryHimself - Interviewee (as Roy E. Disney)
Morning Light2008DocumentaryHimself
Morning Light: Making the Cut2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
Picture Perfect: The Making of Sleeping Beauty2008Video documentary shortHimself (as Roy Disney)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
Disneyland: Secrets, Stories, & Magic2007Video documentaryHimself - Former Senior Executive / Director Emeritus / Consultant to Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
The Pixar Story2007DocumentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
The Brothers Warner2007TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney Jr.)
Secret's Out2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'2006Video documentaryHimself
Endangered Species2006Documentary shortV / O
The 100 Greatest Family Films2005TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
The Story Room: The Making of 'Lilo & Stitch'2005Video documentaryHimself (as Roy E. Disney)
100 Greatest Cartoons2005TV Special documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
A Conversation with Roy Disney2004Video documentary shortHimself
The 100 Greatest Musicals2003TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
Paula Zahn Now2003TV SeriesHimself
That Loveable Bug2003Video documentary shortHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
The Making of '20000 Leagues Under the Sea'2003Video documentaryHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
Disney's Animation Magic: Treasure Planet2003Video documentary shortHimself - Chairman, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Tale as Old as Time: The Making of 'Beauty and the Beast'2002Video documentaryHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, The Walt Disney Company
'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic2002Video documentary shortHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece2002Video documentary shortHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
The Parent Trap: Caught in the Act2002Video documentary shortHimself - Vice-Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
Celebrating Dumbo2001Video documentary shortHimself (as Roy E. Disney)
House of Mouse2001TV SeriesHimself
Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': Still the Fairest of Them All2001Video documentary shortHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, The Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
Disney Through the Decades2001Video documentary shortHost - 1930's
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth2001TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy E. Disney)
The 12th Annual Golden Laurel Awards2001TV SpecialHimself - Winner
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued2000Video documentaryHimself - Executive Producer
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature2000Video documentaryHimself - Vice-Chairman, The Walt Disney Company
Mickey Mouse Works2000TV SeriesHimself
Adventures in Wild California2000Documentary shortHimself
The Making of the Great Mouse Detective2000Video documentary shortHimself
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story1999DocumentaryHimself
Hollywood & Vinyl1998TV SeriesHimself
Under the Sea: The Making of Disney's Masterpiece 'The Little Mermaid'1998Video documentary shortHimself
Most Unlikely Heroes1996TV SpecialHimself - Host
The Making of Disney's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'1996TV Movie documentaryHimself - Vice Chairman, The Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
Noel's Christmas Presents1995TV MovieHimself (as Roy Disney)
The Making of 'Pocahontas': A Legend Comes to Life1995TV Movie documentaryHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board of The Walt Disney Company (as Roy Disney)
The Wonderful World of Disney: 40 Years of Television Magic1994TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy E. Disney)
Troldspejlet1994TV SeriesHimself
The Making of 'The Lion King'1994TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John1994TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Grand Opening of Euro Disney1992TV Special documentaryHimself
Wetten, dass..?1992TV SeriesHimself
The Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards1991TV SpecialHimself
Good Morning America1990TV SeriesHimself
Celebrating Walt Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': The One That Started It All1990TV Movie documentaryHimself (uncredited)
The Media Show1989TV SeriesHimself
It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story1989TV MovieHimself - Vice Chairman, The Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
The South Bank Show1988TV Series documentaryHimself - Vice Chairman, The Walt Disney Company
The Art of Disney Animation1988TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Roy Disney)
The Making of 'Oliver & Company'1988Video documentary shortHimself - Vice Chairman of the Board, Walt Disney Company (as Roy E. Disney)
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal1985DocumentaryHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2002Lifetime Achievement in AnimationSanta Clarita International Film Festival
2001Vision AwardPGA AwardsTheatrical Motion PicturesFantasia 2000 (1999)
2000Lifetime Achievement AwardPublicists Guild of America
1993Winsor McCay AwardAnnie Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Short Film, AnimatedDestino (2003)

Known for movies


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