Michael Eisner (born March 7, 1942, Mount Kisco, NY) is an American media exec.[1]
Started at ABC (1966), rose to VP, helped #1 ratings with Happy Days, Roots.[2]
Paramount president (1976-84): Hits like Raiders, Grease.[3]
Disney CEO/chairman (1984-2005): Revived animation (Disney Renaissance: Little Mermaid, Lion King), grew value from $1.8B to $80B+.[2]
Post-Disney: Founded Tornante, bought Topps.[4]