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Bob Iger, born on February 10, 1951 in Oceanside, New York, United States, is a business executive, businessperson and entrepreneur. That puts Bob Iger at 75 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Oceanside High School and Ithaca College. Recorded honors include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2022), Trustees Award (2005) and 1 more.
My Take
Bob Iger fascinates me as the executive who proved a great leader can be irreplaceable. Being asked back to run Disney twice, in 2005 and again in 2022, is an extraordinary vote of confidence that few CEOs ever earn. His genius, as I read it, was acquisition with taste: folding Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars into one empire without smothering their identities. The KBE and Time 100 nods feel almost secondary next to that instinct. I find him quietly compelling because, behind a corporate exterior, he shaped how a whole generation of children dreamed. That is real cultural power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Iger
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・A・アイガー
- Reading
- ろばーと・A・あいがー
- Born
- February 10, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Oceanside, New York, United States
- Occupation
- business executive / businessperson / entrepreneur / film producer / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- Oceanside High School
- University
- Ithaca College
Awards & achievements
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- 2022 Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2005 Trustees Award
- 2023 Time 100
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Iger born?
Born February 10, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Bob Iger from?
Bob Iger is from Oceanside, New York, United States.
What does Bob Iger do?
Bob Iger works as business executive, businessperson, entrepreneur, film producer, television producer.
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