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Bob Iger
The Walt Disney Studios
500 South Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521
USA
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The Walt Disney Studios
(Company)
500 South Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521
USA
Phone: (818) 560-1000
Bob Iger is a prominent American businessman best known for his role as the CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, a position he held in various capacities from 2005 to 2020 and then resumed in 2022. Born on February 10, 1951, in Oceanside, New York, Iger’s career in media and entertainment spans over four decades, during which he became one of the most influential figures in the industry. His leadership at Disney is particularly notable for its emphasis on quality storytelling, technological innovation, and the acquisition of some of the biggest entertainment brands in the world, including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox.
Robert Allen Iger was raised in a middle-class Jewish family in Long Island, New York. His father, Arthur Iger, was a World War II veteran and advertising executive, while his mother, Mimi, was a teacher. Iger showed an early interest in the entertainment business, particularly television, and pursued this passion by attending Ithaca College in New York, where he graduated in 1973 with a degree in Television and Radio.
Iger’s first job in broadcasting was as a weather reporter at a local television station, where he hoped to gain on-air experience. However, realizing he was more interested in the business side of television, he moved into a production role at the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). This early position marked the start of Iger’s rise through the ranks of ABC, where he honed his management skills and developed a keen understanding of the television industry. He worked on covering the 1976 Olympics and later became an executive producer for ABC Sports, focusing on improving both live sports and primetime programming.
