Bob Iger is an American media executive, best known for his two tenures as chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, during which he transformed the company. Iger was born on February 10, 1951. As of August 2026, Iger is 75 years old. He served as Disney’s CEO from 2005 to 2020 before returning to the role in November 2022 after Bob Chapek’s retirement.
Iger stepped down again on March 18, 2026, with Josh D’Amaro stepping in as CEO. He’s a Disney board member and senior advisor to the end of 2026. In August 2026, Iger also joined the group of owners who purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12 billion.
| Net Worth: | $600 Million |
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| Real Name: | Robert Alan Iger |
| Birth Date: | February 10, 1951 |
| Age (as of 2026): | 75 Years |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York, USA |
| Height: | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Parents: | Arther & Mirium Iger |
| Wife: | Williow Bay |
Early Life
Bob Iger was born on 10th February 1951, in New York City. He is 75 years old as of August 2026. He grew up in Oceanside, Long Island, and graduated from Oceanside High School in 1969. Iger was drawn to television and communications early on.
He was a student television host at Ithaca College and then was a local television weatherman for a short time. He graduated from Ithaca College in 1973 magna cum laude with a degree in television and radio.
Family
Iger was born to an Austrian-Jewish family. His father, Arthur Iger, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, went on to work in advertising and public relations. His mom, Miriam “Mimi” Iger, taught at the junior high school in Oceanside. Iger has said his father was a strong influence in terms of his reading habits and work ethic. His family was not from Hollywood, but his early passion in radio affected his career.
Career
Bob Iger began his professional career in 1974 as a production assistant for ABC. He rose throughout jobs in programming and management, eventually becoming president of ABC in 1994. Disney acquired Capital Cities/ABC in 1996, and Iger joined Disney’s executive management.
He was chairman of the ABC Group and then president of Walt Disney International. He became president and chief operational officer under CEO Michael Eisner at Disney in 2000. In October 2005, Bob Iger replaced Eisner as Disney’s chief executive officer.
His initial tenure was strongly associated with large acquisitions and international expansion. In 2006 Disney bought Pixar, 2009 Marvel, 2012 Lucasfilm, and in 2019 the majority of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets. He also led the construction of Shanghai Disney Resort and the 2019 debut of Disney+.
Bob Iger gave up the title of CEO in February 2020 and became executive chairman. He officially left Disney at the end of 2021. Disney welcomed him back as CEO in November 2022 after the board ousted Bob Chapek.
In his second stint, Bob Iger concentrated on reshaping the corporation, cutting costs, bolstering creative operations, and enhancing Disney’s streaming business. Iger’s second CEO transfer was completed in 2026 when Josh D’Amaro was named CEO on March 18. Iger kept on as a senior adviser and board member.
His career has brought him considerable awards, including membership into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and an honorary British knighthood. In 2024 France also granted him the Chevalier of la Légion d’Honneur.
Iger’s post-Disney pursuits include investments in sports and technology. In 2024, he and his wife, Willow Bay, became majority proprietors of Angel City FC. In August 2026, Iger and venture investor Josh Kushner led an ownership group that agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a purported record price of over $12 billion.
Personal Life
Bob Iger married journalist Willow Bay in 1995. The couple have two sons, and Iger has two daughters from his previous marriage. Prior to that, Bay was a television journalist and host of NBA Inside Stuff. Despite their great reputation, however, the pair have led a rather discreet family life.
For a long time, Iger has been interested in fitness, technology, entertainment, sports, and philanthropy. He has served on boards, including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Bloomberg Philanthropies. He also was on Apple’s board from 2011 to 2019. In 2019, he published his popular memoir, The Ride of a Lifetime.
Social Media
Bob Iger maintains a public Instagram account under the name Robert Iger, where he posts about his work, travel, public appearances, and personal hobbies. In 2026, a secret Instagram account, reportedly called Max Stryker, went public, but its private status makes its content and follower count difficult to verify. In 2026, his public X account, @RobertIger, had about 316,000 followers. He has used X to discuss Disney, entertainment, technology, and public events.
Bob Iger Net Worth
Disney does not officially reveal the net worth of Bob Iger. In 2019 Forbes pegged his net worth at some $690 million, a figure still commonly referenced by major publications. Private investments, property values, stock holdings, taxes, and other assets change over time; thus, the actual number for 2026 cannot be independently verified.
He has amassed his income largely from executive pay, Disney stock awards, investments, and other commercial ventures. According to Disney’s 2026 proxy statement, Iger’s total salary for fiscal 2025 was about $45.84 million.
His contract includes a $1 million base pay, plus stock awards, stock options, performance incentives, and other bonuses. The disclosure also revealed that 97% of his intended yearly direct salary was performance-based or variable.
