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Roy O. Disney

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Co-Founder · Business Executive · President · Chairman · Theme Park Developer

Officially Sourced Information

Full name: Roy Oliver Disney

Born: June 24, 1893

Died: December 20, 1971

Park Worlds Summary

Roy O. Disney co-founded the Disney company with his younger brother Walt in 1923. Disney’s official historical materials identify him as president of Walt Disney Productions from 1945 to 1968 and chairman of the board from 1964 to 1971. After Walt’s death, Roy took a larger public leadership role and supervised the building of Walt Disney World.

Sources
  1. Disney, Roy Oliver
    Disney / Walt Disney Archives · Official archive / historical company source · accessed August 19, 2026
    Used for / supports: Older brother of Walt Disney; co-founder of the Disney company in 1923; June 24, 1893 birth; December 20, 1971 death; president 1945–1968; chairman 1964–1971; business and financial leadership; supervision of the building of Walt Disney World.
  2. Here’s How a Four-Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company
    The Walt Disney Company / Walt Disney Archives · Official press release / newsroom · accessed August 19, 2026
    Used for / supports: Walt and Roy Disney beginning the company together in 1923; the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio and Alice Comedies origin of the company.