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Rich Ross is an entertainment executive. He is the former chairman of the Walt Disney Studios.
Personal Life
Ross is originally from Eastchester, New York. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and English. In 1986, he earned his J.D. degree from Fordham University.
Career
Ross’ first job in the entertainment industry was as a talent booker at Nickelodeon. He built the Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite talent relations department and oversaw casting and talent booking for the networks’ shows including Clarissa Explains It All and Hey Dude. He served as executive producer of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards. As vice president of program enterprises at Nickelodeon, Ross was involved in all original-programming deals and launched Nick News with Linda Ellerbee into syndication. He was a part of the launch team for Nickelodeon’s first international network, Nickelodeon UK. He joined FX Networks in 1993 and was a member of the executive team that launched the cable network.
In 1996, Ross joined Disney Channel in programming and production as a senior vice president, becoming general manager and executive vice president in 1999. In 2002 he became president of entertainment for Disney Channel, before being named president of Disney Channels Worldwide in 2004, where he oversaw the Disney Channel, Disney XD, Playhouse Disney, Disney Cinemagic, Hungama, GXT, Jetix, and Radio Disney brands. He is credited with establishing Disney's global kids' TV business as the prime entertainment source for the tween market with shows like Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire[1], Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck, That's So Raven and Phineas and Ferb. He launched the highly successful Disney Channel Original Movie franchise that produced the worldwide hit High School Musical series, as well as the Camp Rock and The Cheetah Girls series. Popular Playhouse Disney shows developed during his tenure include Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.[2]
Ross was named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios in October 2009, overseeing Disney’s film, music, and theatrical groups. Films released during Ross’ tenure include the billion-dollar hits Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Disney’s Academy Award-winning Alice in Wonderland and Disney-Pixar’s Academy Award-winning Toy Story 3, which are three of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time[3] ; Disney’s Academy Award-winning film The Muppets; DreamWorks Studios’ Academy Award-winning film The Help; and Disney-Pixar’s Cars 2.[4]
He resigned on April 20, 2012.[5] The film, John Carter had a very weak performance at the box office and it was one of Walt Disney Studios biggest budget films at just over $250 million. Because of this, Rich Ross said that it was unsuitable for him to carry on as chairman.[6]
References
- ^ Woodruff, Jay (August 10, 2011). "Rich Ross Makes Moves (And Movies) At Disney". Fast Company (magazine).
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Walt Disney Investor Relations" (PDF). Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "All-Time Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios". The Walt Disney Studios. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (20 April 2012). "Rich Ross, Disney Studio Chairman, Is Forced Out". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17790694
External website
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