Roy Oliver Disney was an American businessman, becoming the partner and co-founder, along with his younger brother Walt Disney, of Walt Disney Productions, since renamed The Walt Disney Company.
Early Life (Childhood)Disney was born to Elias Disney and the former Flora Call in Chicago, Illinois to the parents Elias Charles Disney and Flora Call Disney. He graduated from the Manual Training High School of Kansas City in 1912.
Interesting FactsHe served in the United States Navy. After his discharge, he became a banker. A statue of Roy O. Disney, seated on a park bench beside Minnie Mouse, is located in Town Square at the Magic Kingdom.
Personal LifeDisney was married to Edna Francis on April 1925 and they stayed together until the end of his life.. Their son Roy Edward Disney, was born on January 10, 1930.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTRoy O. Disney received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the Motion Picture industry.
