Robert Allen Iger

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Robert Allen Iger Wiki Biography

Robert Allen Iger was born on the 10th February 1951 in Oceanside, New York, USA, of American and Jewish ancestry. He is widely known for being an American businessman and, currently, the CEO and the Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. His career has been active since 1970s. The

Have you ever wondered how rich Bob Iger is? According to authoritative sources, it is estimated that Iger’s net worth is currently well over $100 million, with his total his annual salary equalling more than $30 million. Obviously, all his wealth is being accumulated during his work in the business industry, now spanning more than 40 years.

Bob Iger grew up in Long Island, Oceanside, in a Jewish family. His father, Arthur was a veteran of World War II who worked as a manager of the Greenvale Marketing Corporation, and his mother, Mimi, was a teacher at the Boardman Junior High School. After his education at Fulton Avenue School, he attended the Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca College in New York, and graduated with a BA degree in TV and Radio Communications.

Soon after graduation, his career on TV began, as he was appointed as a weather man on one of the local television stations. In 1974, he made progress and joined the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), and slowly began to climb up the ladder in the company.

His efforts were rewarded in 1989, when he was named the company`s head of entertainment which certainly increased his net worth. However, he assumed the position of president in 1993 and served until 1994, while in addition he was Capital Cities/ABC senior vice president from March 1993 and then became executive vice president in July 1993. In 1994, he was appointed as president and chief operating officer of Capital Cities/ABC.

Two years later, Capital Cities/ABC was bought by The Walt Disney Company, and given the new name of Capital CitiesABC, ABC. Inc. – Iger remained the president until 1999.

Thanks to his skills, Bob advanced pretty fast, and was soon named president of Walt Disney International, and also the chairman of the ABC, which certainly increased his net worth.

In 2000, Bob`s net worth increased further, as he was appointed as president and chief operating officer, becoming the second man of the company, behind CEO and Chairman Michael Eisner.

However, his career didn`t stop there, as only five years later, it was announced that Bob would succeed as chief executive officer.

While serving as Disney`s CEO, Bob`s net worth increased considerably, as in 2009 alone he received $29 million in total salary, and by 2015, that had increased to $46.5 million.

Iger is responsible for Disney`s successful business ventures, which include acquiring of Pixar, for $7.4 billion in 2006, and adding Marvel Entertainment in 2009, and Lucasfilm in 2012.

To speak of his other successful ventures, Bob Iger made a bid to build new stadiums for the NFL clubs San Deigo Chargers and Oakland Raiders, and if he is selected, Bob will have a minor ownership of one of the teams.

If to talk about the personal life of Bob Iger, it is known that he has married twice, firstly to Kathleen Sugar with whom he has two children, and secondly to Willow Bay, a journalist, since 1995 with whom he has two sons – they live in Los Angeles, California. Bob has been recognised as a philanthropist; Steven Spielberg, founder of the Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, rewarded him with the Ambassador for Humanity Award in 2012.

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Robert Allen Iger Quick Info

Full Name Bob Iger
Net Worth $100 Million
Date Of Birth 10th February 1951
Place Of Birth Oceanside, New York, USA
Profession American businessman, CEO and the Chairman of The Walt Disney Company
Education Ithaca College, New York
Nationality American
Spouse Willow Bay, Susan Iger
Children William Iger, Amanda Iger, Kate Iger, Robert Maxwell Iger
Parents Arthur Iger, Mimi Iger
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm2250609
Awards PGA Milestone Award, DGA Honorary Life Member Award

Robert Allen Iger Important Facts

  • Father, with Willow Bay, of two children.
  • Current President of the Walt Disney Company (2006).

Robert Allen Iger Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Armor of Light 2015 Documentary special thanks – as Robert Iger Thanks
Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story 2014 Short special thanks Thanks
The Imagineering Story Documentary filming Himself Self
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – World Premiere 2016 TV Movie Himself – CEO, The Walt Disney Company (as Bob Iger) Self
Good Morning America 2012-2016 TV Series Himself – Chairman and CEO, Disney / Himself Self
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey 2016 Documentary Himself Self
Coked Up! 2016 Documentary Himself Self
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond 2015 TV Movie documentary Himself – Chaiman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company (as Bob Iger) Self
The View 2009-2013 TV Series Himself Self
A Tribute to Anne Sweeney: Newhouse Mirror Awards 2013 Short Himself Self
Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic 2013 TV Movie documentary Himself – CEO, The Walt Disney Company (as Bob Iger) Self
Kathleen Kennedy 2013 Pioneer of the Year Award Tribute Reel 2013 Documentary short Himself Self
Inside Pixar 2013 TV Movie documentary Himself – Walt Disney Co. CEO (as Bob Iger) Self
Citizen Hearst 2012 Documentary Himself Self
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 2012 TV Series Himself – President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Self
Live with Kelly and Ryan 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Charlie Rose 2011 TV Series Herself – Guest / Himself – Guest Self
Entertainment Tonight 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Disneyland: Secrets, Stories, & Magic 2007 Video documentary Himself – President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company (as Bob Iger) Self
The Pixar Story 2007 Documentary Himself (as Bob Iger) Self
The Star Wars Show 2016 TV Series short Himself – CEO: Disney Archive Footage
Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood 2008 Documentary Himself Archive Footage

Robert Allen Iger Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2014 Milestone Award PGA Awards Won
2010 DGA Honorary Life Member Award Directors Guild of America, USA Won
2014 Milestone Award PGA Awards Nominated
2010 DGA Honorary Life Member Award Directors Guild of America, USA Nominated