Roy O. Disney

American businessman and producer, co-founder of The Walt Disney Company (1893–1971)
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Roy O. Disney was born on June 24, 1893 in Chicago[1][2][3][4] and was a United States citizen. His occupations included film producer, entrepreneur, and banker. He was married to Edna Disney from 1925 until his death in 1971[5].

He died on December 20, 1971 in Burbank[1][2][3][4] from a cerebral hemorrhage. Following his death, he was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Among his recognitions was a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Roy O. Disney

Summary

Roy O. Disney is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on +1893-06-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Burbank[4]. He died on +1971-12-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,036 views/month, #5,898 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roy O. Disney's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Roy O. Disney passed away in Burbank[4].
  • Roy O. Disney was born on +1893-06-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Roy O. Disney died on +1971-12-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
  • Roy O. Disney's father was Elias Disney[11].
  • Roy O. Disney's mother was Flora Call Disney[12].
  • Among Roy O. Disney's spouses was Edna Disney[13].
  • A child of Roy O. Disney was Roy E. Disney[14].
  • Roy O. Disney held citizenship in United States[15].
  • American English was Roy O. Disney's native language[16].
  • Roy O. Disney worked as a film producer[6].
  • Roy O. Disney's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Roy O. Disney worked as a banker[8].
  • Roy O. Disney received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Roy O. Disney's image is recorded as Roy O. Disney with Company at Press Conference.jpg[18].
  • Roy O. Disney is recorded as male[19].
  • Roy O. Disney's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Roy O. Disney's family is recorded as Disney family[21].
  • Roy O. Disney was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Roy O. Disney's ISNI is recorded as 0000000033685561[23].
  • Roy O. Disney's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 50073551[24].
  • Roy O. Disney's GND ID is recorded as 121103730[25].
  • Roy O. Disney's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n98029871[26].
  • Roy O. Disney's IdRef ID is recorded as 230615643[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Roy O. Disney… he was born on +1893-06-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Elias Disney[11]. His mother was Flora Call Disney[12]. American English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8].

Recognition

Roy O. Disney received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Roy O. Disney was married to Edna Disney[13]. A child of him was Roy E. Disney[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Roy O. Disney died on +1971-12-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Burbank[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[28]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Roy O. Disney include Disneyland[29], a theme park[30], in United States[31], founded in 1955[32].

Why It Matters

Roy O. Disney ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,036 views/month, #5,898 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of Walt Disney Studios[35], a corporate headquarters[36], in United States[37], founded in 1940[38], headquartered in Burbank[39]. Entities named for him include Disneyland[29], a theme park[30], in United States[31], founded in 1955[32].

FAQs

Where was Roy O. Disney born?

Roy O. Disney's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Roy O. Disney die?

Roy O. Disney passed away in Burbank[4].

Who were Roy O. Disney's parents?

Roy O. Disney's father was Elias Disney[11]. Roy O. Disney's mother was Flora Call Disney[12].

Who was Roy O. Disney married to?

Roy O. Disney's spouses include Edna Disney[13].

What did Roy O. Disney do for work?

Roy O. Disney worked as film producer[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8].

What awards did Roy O. Disney receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

What did Roy O. Disney discover?

Roy O. Disney is credited as discoverer of Walt Disney Studios[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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