Roo

Roo Baby kangaroo character in the Winnie the Pooh films.

Rookie, The (film)

Rookie, The (film) A shoulder injury ended a pitcher’s career in the minor leagues twelve years ago; now he, Jim Morris, is a high school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Big Lake, Texas. Jim’s team makes a deal with him—if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The …

Roller Coaster Rabbit (film)

Roller Coaster Rabbit (film) Roger Rabbit cartoon; released on June 15, 1990. Directed by Rob Minkoff. Roger is drafted into service as Baby Herman’s babysitter during a visit to the county fair. When the infant goes off in search of his airborne balloon, Roger has to follow him on a perilous course that takes them …

Romano, Lou

Romano, Lou Actor, provided the voices of Bernie Kropp in The Incredibles, Snotrod in Cars, and Linguini in Ratatouille.

Rolie Polie Olie (television)

Rolie Polie Olie (television) Animated series on Disney Channel, debuting on October 4, 1998, created by William Joyce. The world of Olie, a simple six-year-old boy who lives in a magical, all-robot, round world. Produced by Nelvana Ltd./Metal Hurlant Productions in association with Disney Channel. Cole Caplan provides the voice of Olie.

Romero, Cesar

Romero, Cesar (1907-1994) Actor; appeared in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes; Now You See Him, Now You Don’t; and The Strongest Man in the World, all as A. J. Arno.

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning (television)

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning (television) Television movie premiering on ABC Family on May 30, 2005. Before they rocked their high school reunion, Romy and Michele took a rocking road trip to Hollywood. It’s ten years ago, and all Romy and Michele have is a destination and a dream. Soon they are dipping their …

Rogers, Wayne

Rogers, Wayne Actor; appeared on television in The Girl Who Spelled Freedom.

Rohde, Joe

Rohde, Joe Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineering since 1980, working on such projects as Mexico, Norway, Captain EO, and Pleasure Island. He served as executive designer on Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Rogers, William, and Son

Rogers, William, and Son Company also known as International Silver; produced a number of pieces of Disney silverware, cups, and bowls from 1931 to 1939. A Mickey Mouse spoon, designated Branford Silver Plate on the verso of the handle, is one of the most common items of Disney merchandise from the 1930s. It was sold …