Post By : 29/11/2024
Michael Dammann Eisner
- Date Of Birth: 07/03/1942
- Age: 82
- Birth Place: Mount Kisco, New York, USA
- Wife: Jane Breckenridge (married since 1967)
- Occupation: Media Executive, Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- Children: Eric Eisner, Breck Eisner, Anders Eisner
- Michael Eisner served as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 to 2005, a period often considered a golden age for the company. Under Eisner's leadership, Disney experienced tremendous growth, reviving its animation department with classics like The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Lion King (1994), sparking the "Disney Renaissance." He also spearheaded Disney's expansion into theme parks, with the opening of Disneyland Paris and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and acquired major assets like ABC and ESPN, transforming Disney into a global entertainment powerhouse.
- Despite his successes, Eisner faced criticism in his later years as CEO. Strained relationships with key figures, including Steve Jobs and Pixar, tarnished his legacy. Eisner infamously greenlit the creation of Circle 7 Animation, a Disney division meant to create sequels to Pixar films like Toy Story, to pressure Pixar into renegotiating their partnership. This move was widely criticized and ultimately abandoned after Eisner's departure.
- Despite his downfall, Eisner’s impact on Disney remains significant. Today, his net worth is estimated at $1 billion, and he continues to work in media and entertainment.
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