Disney family
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This page describes the family of Elias Disney (son of Kepple Disney and Mary Richardson Disney), the father of Walter Elias "Walt" Disney
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The family name, originally d'Isigny ("from Isigny"), is of Norman
French derivation, coming from the canton of Isigny-sur-Mer
. The Disneys, among others, descended from Normans
who settled in Normandy
around the 11th century.
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executive Anthea Disney, musician Colin Thomas and surfer Derrick Disney.
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
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The family name, originally d'Isigny ("from Isigny"), is of Norman
Norman language
Norman is a Romance language and one of the Oïl languages. Norman can be classified as one of the northern Oïl languages along with Picard and Walloon...
French derivation, coming from the canton of Isigny-sur-Mer
Isigny-sur-Mer
Isigny-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.-Geography:Positioned at the bottom of the baie des Veys, Isigny is an important milk production area, known for its AOC butter and cream, as well as its cheeses made by the Isigny Sainte...
. The Disneys, among others, descended from Normans
Normans
The Normans were the people who gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France. They were descended from Norse Viking conquerors of the territory and the native population of Frankish and Gallo-Roman stock...
who settled in Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
around the 11th century.
First generation
- Elias DisneyElias DisneyElias Disney was the Canadian father of Roy Disney and Walt Disney.-Early life:Disney was born in the rural village of Bluevale, Ontario, Canada, to Irish-born immigrant Kepple Elias Disney and Mary Richardson who was of English descent. He became a farmer and a businessman with little success...
(February 6, 1859 – September 13, 1941) - Flora Call DisneyFlora Call DisneyFlora Call Disney was the mother of Walt Disney and his brother Roy Disney.-Family:Call was born in Steuben, Ohio, the daughter of Henrietta , and Charles Call, who were neighbors of Kepple Disney, father of Elias Disney, her husband. Her family originated from Germany...
(April 22, 1868 – November 6, 1938)- Elias married Flora CallFlora Call DisneyFlora Call Disney was the mother of Walt Disney and his brother Roy Disney.-Family:Call was born in Steuben, Ohio, the daughter of Henrietta , and Charles Call, who were neighbors of Kepple Disney, father of Elias Disney, her husband. Her family originated from Germany...
on January 1, 1888, in Acron, FloridaAcron, FloridaAcron [sic] was a town in eastern Lake County, Florida, established during the late 19th century, near Sorrento. It is best known as the town where Flora Call and Elias Disney, the parents of Walt Disney, lived for a short time after they were married in nearby Kismet on New Year's Day, 1888...
, and had 4 sons and 1 daughter.
- Elias married Flora Call
Second generation (children of Elias and Flora Call Disney)
- Herbert Arthur Disney (October 10, 1888 – January 29, 1961)
- Raymond Arnold Disney (December 30, 1890 – May 24, 1989)
- Roy Oliver DisneyRoy O. DisneyRoy Oliver Disney was, with his younger brother, Walt Disney, the co-founder of what is now The Walt Disney Company.-Early life:...
(June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971)- Roy O. married Edna Francis in April 1925. They had one son.
- Walter Elias DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
(Walt Disney) (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966)- Walt married Lillian Marie BoundsLillian DisneyLillian Disney was the wife of Walt Disney. She was married to him from 1925 until his death in 1966.-Early years:...
on July 13, 1925, and they had 1 daughter and adopted one more.
- Walt married Lillian Marie Bounds
Third generation (children of Roy O. Disney)
- Roy Edward DisneyRoy E. DisneyRoy Edward Disney, KCSG was a longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company, which his father Roy Oliver Disney and his uncle Walt Disney founded. At the time of his death he was a shareholder , and served as a consultant for the company and Director Emeritus for the Board of Directors...
(January 10, 1930 – December 16, 2009)- Roy E. married Patricia Ann Dailey in 1955 and divorced in 2007; they had 3 sons, 2 daughters
- Roy E. married Leslie DeMeuse Disney in 2008
Third generation (children of Walt Disney)
- Diane Marie DisneyDiane Marie DisneyDiane Disney Miller is the elder daughter of Walt Disney and his wife Lillian Bounds Disney. She had a younger sister, Sharon Mae Disney, who was adopted by the Disneys in 1936, and who died in 1993. She and her husband, Ron W. Miller, have seven children.Ron W...
was born on December 18, 1933.- Diane married Ronald William MillerRon W. MillerRonald William "Ron" Miller is a former professional American football player, the son-in-law of Walt Disney, and a former president and CEO of what is now The Walt Disney Company.-Marriage and early career:...
and has 4 sons and 3 daughters.
- Diane married Ronald William Miller
- Sharon Mae Disney (adopted) (December 31, 1936 – February 16, 1993)
- Sharon married Robert Brown on May 10, 1959, and has one daughter, Victoria Brown. Robert died September 14, 1967.
- Sharon married William S. Lund and has two children: Brad Lund and Michelle Lund.
Fourth generation (children of Roy Edward Disney)
- Timothy Disney
- Roy Patrick Disney
- Abigail Edna DisneyAbigail DisneyAbigail E. Disney is a filmmaker, philanthropist, and scholar known for her documentary films focused on social themes.- Biography :Abigail E. Disney was born in 1960 and was raised in North Hollywood, California. She is the daughter of Roy E. Disney and granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, co-founder...
(b.1960) - Susan Disney Lord
- Alexander Roger Disney Jr. (Alex R. Disney) (b.1976)
Fourth generation (children of Diane Marie Disney)
- Christopher Disney Miller (b.1954)
- Joanna Sharon Miller (b.1956)
- Tamara D. Miller Scheer (b.1957)
- Jennifer Miller Goff (b.1960)
- Walter Elias Disney Miller (b.1961)
- Ronald William Miller, Jr. (b.1963)
- Patrick D. Miller (b.1967)
Fourth generation (children of Sharon Mae Disney)
- Victoria Brown (b.1966)
- Brad Lund (b.1970)
- Michelle Lund (b.1970)
Other Disney family members
Distant relatives active in entertainment or media include singer/voice actress Melissa DisneyMelissa Disney
Melissa Disney is a voiceover artist, actress, singer/songwriter, writer, and film producer. She is the daughter of Louise Gallagher and granddaughter of silent actress Tara Gallagher, and is a distant relative to Walt Disney. She voices the title character Ginger Foutley in the animated cartoon...
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executive Anthea Disney, musician Colin Thomas and surfer Derrick Disney.