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Michael Eisner is an American businessman and former CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He was born on March 7, 1942 in Mount Kisco, New York. He attended Denison University and graduated with a degree in English. Eisner began his career in the entertainment industry in 1966 when he joined ABC as a programming executive. He then moved to Paramount Pictures in 1976, where he served as president and CEO until 1984. In 1984, Eisner was hired as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, where he served until 2005. During his tenure at Disney, Eisner was credited with transforming the company into a global entertainment powerhouse. He oversaw the acquisition of ABC, ESPN, and Pixar, as well as the launch of the Disney Channel. He also oversaw the development of the Disney theme parks in Florida and California. Eisner has been recognized for his business acumen and has been awarded numerous honors, including the National Medal of Arts in 2004. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1 billion.

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Occupation producer,writer,executive
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 7 March, 1942
Birthday 7 March
Birthplace Mount Kisco, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Michael Eisner Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Michael Eisner height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Who Is Michael Eisner's Wife?

His wife is Jane Breckenridge (24 June 1967 - present) ( 3 children)

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Michael Eisner Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Eisner worth at the age of 81 years old? Michael Eisner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Michael Eisner's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2009

Developed Nick at Nite show "Glenn Martin DDS". [August 2009]

2005

In 2005, Michael founded The Tornante Company, a privately held media & entertainment holding company. Today Tornante owns Topps, Inc. , Portsmouth Football Club in England, and has a large and growing television division, including ownership of BoJack Horseman and Tucca and Bertie for Netflix, as well as Undone for Amazon.

2004

After receiving an unprecedented rebuke from shareholders in 2004 with 43% of shares being withheld for his re-election, he stepped down as the Chairman of the Board, and continued to hold the position of CEO.

2001

He was the inspiration for the character Lord Farquaad from Shrek (2001).

1996

He and his wife, Jane, founded The Eisner Foundation in 1996 and recently focused the foundation on inter-generational solutions.

1990

In the early 1990s, after he cashed out some of the options he enjoyed which were tied to the performance of the Walt Disney Co., he walked away with over $100 million in cash.

1988

His favorite film is Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro (1988). The film became Disney property in 2004; it was previously owned by Fox and Troma.

1984

IN 1984 Michael assumed the position of Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company and, in the ensuing 21 years, transformed it from a film and theme park company worth $1. 8 billion into a global media empire now valued at over $170 billion.

1981

While he was an executive at Paramount, he said the best script he ever read was Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

1976

For four decades, Michael Eisner has been a leader in the American entertainment industry. He began his career at ABC, overseeing shows including Happy Days, Barney Miller, and Roots. He became president of Paramount Pictures in 1976, turning out hit films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saturday Night Fever, and Grease.

1970

As a top programming executive at ABC in the 1970s, he was instrumental in taking the network from its usual third place to the top through programming like Happy Days (1974).

1966

Worked his way up from an mid-level manager to the VP of Prime Time Production at ABC (1966-1976).

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