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Michael Dammann Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/ EYEZ-nər; born March 7, 1942)^[2] is an American businessman^[3] and media proprietor who served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company from September 1984 to September 2005.^[4][5][6] Prior to Disney, Eisner was president of rival film studio Paramount Pictures from 1976 to 1984,^[7] and had brief stints at the major television networks NBC, CBS, and ABC.

Eisner's 21-year stint at Disney saw the revitalization of the company's poorly performing animation studios with successful films such as The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994), a period known as the Disney Renaissance. Eisner additionally broadened the company's media portfolio by leading the acquisitions of ABC, most of ESPN and The Muppets franchise. Eisner also led major investments and expansion of the company's theme parks both domestically and globally, including the openings of Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) in 1989, Euro Disney (now Disneyland Paris) in 1992, Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998, Disney's California Adventure Park and Tokyo DisneySea in 2001, Walt Disney Studios Park in 2002 and Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005.

Eisner's final years at Disney were tumultuous: a string of box-office bombs in the early 2000s, public feuds with former associates such as Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steve Jobs, and dissatisfaction with Eisner's management style culminated in the "Save Disney" campaign organized by Roy E. Disney, during which Eisner rapidly lost the confidence of much of Disney's Board of Directors. As a result of the pressure from the campaign, Eisner announced in March 2005 that he would step down as CEO prematurely, handing day-to-day duties to Bob Iger before formally leaving the company in September 2005. He went on to create the stop-motion animated sitcom Glenn Martin, DDS in 2009.

Early life and education

Eisner was born to an affluent, secular Jewish family^[8][9][10] in Mount Kisco, New York. His mother, Margaret (née Dammann), whose family founded the American Safety Razor Company, was the president of the Irvington Institute, a hospital that treated children with rheumatic fever.^[8] His father, Lester Eisner, Jr., was a lawyer and regional administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.^[11] His great-grandfather,^[12] Sigmund Eisner, established a successful clothing company that was one of the first uniform suppliers to the Boy Scouts of America^[8] and his great-grandmother, Bertha Weiss, belonged to an immigrant family that established the town of Red Bank, New Jersey.^[8] Eisner has one sister, Margot Freedman.^[11]

He was raised on Park Avenue in Manhattan.^[8] He attended the Allen-Stevenson School kindergarten through ninth grade followed by The Lawrenceville School in 10th through his senior year and graduated from Denison University in 1964^[8] with a bachelor's degree in English.^[13] He is a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity^[14][15] and credits much of his success to his time at Keewaydin Canoe Camp for boys in Vermont.^[8]

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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner speaks out against Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, calls for 'leadership'

Fox Business

4 days ago

Ex-Disney chief Michael Eisner defended Jimmy Kimmel against his suspension, arguing FCC pressure on Disney represents an attack on First Amendment rights.

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

CBS News

4 days ago

In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner Rips Company Brass Over Kimmel Suspension

tmz.com

4 days ago

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is blasting the Mouse House and current CEO Bob Iger for taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air ... and he's got one question ... "Where has all the leadership gone?"

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasts the Kimmel suspension: 'Where has all the leadership gone?'

Business Insider

4 days ago

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner sounded off on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, in a thinly veiled shot at current leader Bob Iger.

Conan O'Brien, Michael Eisner latest to blast Disney, ABC for Kimmel suspension

Mashable

4 days ago

The Mouse House is accused of stifling free speech and caving to threats from the Trump administration.

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Slams Company's Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel in Face of Trump Administration 'Intimidation': 'Where Has the Leadership Gone?'

Variety

4 days ago

Michael Eisner, the former Disney CEO who exited the company 20 years ago, criticized the senior leaders of his former employer — and, implicitly, current chief Bob Iger — over ABC's suspending Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show "indefinitely." "Where has all the leadership gone?" Eisner wrote Friday in a post on X. "If not for university …

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Slams Bob Iger Over Kimmel Suspension: 'Where Has All the Leadership Gone?'

The Wrap

4 days ago

"Maybe the Constitution should have said, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, except in one's political or financial self-interest," the ex-CEO says

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner Weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: "Where Has All the Leadership Gone?"

The Hollywood Reporter

4 days ago

The former Disney leader called the suspension of the late night program "yet another example of out-of-control intimidation."

Former CEO Michael Eisner Blasts Company for Caving to 'Out-of-Control Intimidation' from Trump's FCC

Mediaite

4 days ago

Michael Eisner, former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, blasted his successor for the decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, characterizing it as caving to "out-of-control intimidation" from President Donald Trump's administration.

'Where has all the leadership gone?': Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasts Kimmel suspension | Fortune

Fortune

4 days ago

"If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners and corporate chief executives standing up to bullies, then who will step up for the First Amendment?"

Former Disney CEO blasts leadership over Jimmy Kimmel controversy

Daily Mail

2 days ago

Ex-Disney boss Michael Eisner lashed out on X claiming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used 'out-of-control' intimidation to bully Disney into suspending the late-night show.

Michael Eisner Rips Disney Brass For Jimmy Kimmel Suspension & Bending The Knee To MAGA: "Where Has All The Leadership Gone?"

Deadline

4 days ago

At least one self-described "ex-CEO" of the Walt Disney Company is extremely disappointed in the current brass' decision to bench Jimmy Kimmel over the late-night host's remarks about the reaction to Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting and strong-arming from the Trump administration. Declaring that he "finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny," Bob Iger's first predecessor …

Film and TV writers — and Michael Eisner — blast Disney for benching Jimmy Kimmel

LA Times

4 days ago

Writers Guild of America members rally outside headquarters of ABC in New York City to protest the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

'Thin-skinned' Disney CEO relented on Jimmy Kimmel after criticism from ex-boss whom he 'loathes': insiders

New York Post

6 hours ago

Bob Iger, who is said to have "thin skin," relented and gave the green light to resume new episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Marvel stars Mark Ruffalo and Pedro Pascal stand up for Jimmy Kimmel as Disney boycott intensifies

Euronews

1 day ago

Marvel regulars Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal, Marisa Tomei and Tatiana Maslany, as well as former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, are the latest big names attached to Disney to speak out against Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. This comes amid calls to boycott Disney and cancel subscriptions to its affiliates.View on euronews

Former Disney CEO Eisner backs Jimmy Kimmel, blasts FCC 'intimidation' of ABC

CNBC

4 days ago

Disney and ABC have faced criticism for bowing to pressure from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr in benching Jimmy Kimmel.

Ex-Disney CEO slams successors over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: 'Out of control intimidation'

Entertainment Weekly

4 days ago

Michael Eisner served as Disney's chief from 1984 to 2005, and famously hosted "The Wonderful World of Disney" for many years.

'Where has all the leadership gone?': Former Disney CEO calls out Jimmy Kimmel suspension

USA Today

4 days ago

Former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner criticized ABC's decision to suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely following pushback from the FCC.

Former Disney CEO calls out current leadership over Jimmy Kimmel decision

Newsweek

3 days ago

Michael Eisner served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company between 1984 and 2005, marking two of the most successful decades for the company.

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