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Richard W. "Dick" Cook is an American Film Entertainment executive, and has served on the Board of Directors of Legendary Pictures since 2011.〔(Dick Cook & Jim Breyer Join Thomas Tull’s Legendary Pictures Board http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/exclusive-dick-cook-jim-breyer-join-joe-roth-on-thomas-tulls-legendary-board/ )〕 Prior to joining Legendary Pictures, he was the Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios from 2002 to 2009. At the time of his separation from the company, he was the only remaining top Disney executive who had worked for the company since before Michael Eisner took charge in 1984. Cook holds a degree in political science from the University of Southern California (USC). ==Career== Cook began his career with Disney in 1970 as a monorail and steam locomotive amusement park ride operator at Disneyland in Anaheim and moved to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank in 1977 to manage pay television and non-theatrical releases. In 1980, he moved to the company's film distribution department, eventually heading both its distribution and marketing efforts. He earned a reputation there by his marketing of Disney's home video collection and hosting media-worthy movie premieres, for example securing a United States Navy aircraft carrier based in Pearl Harbor to host the debut of the film ''Pearl Harbor''. In 1994, Cook was promoted to president of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. In 2002, Eisner named him as Peter Schneider's replacement as chairman of studios, popularly called the studio chief. Cook was in charge of developing, distributing and marketing all films, live-action or animated, released by Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Hollywood Pictures. Cook was also the executive in charge of the Disney Music Group, which encompasses Hollywood Records and the better known Walt Disney Records. He also oversaw the home entertainment and home entertainment international divisions of the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group. He was responsible for legal and business matters relating to the studio. Cook, described by ''BusinessWeek'' in 2003 as "the nicest guy in Disney's jungle," is known for his down-to-earth personality and his good relations with Disney's partners, including Jerry Bruckheimer.〔Grover, Ronald. (December 5, 2003). (The Nicest Guy in Disney's Jungle ). ''BusinessWeek''. Accessed July 4, 2007.〕 On September 18, 2009, Cook stepped down as chairman of Walt Disney Studios, allegedly having been asked to do so by Bob Iger, president/CEO of the Walt Disney Company.〔http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/exclusive-dick-cook-fired-from-disney/〕 He was then replaced by Disney Channel president Rich Ross. In April 2011, Cook joined the Board of Directors of Legendary Pictures, and served as one of the executive producers of Legendary Pictures' Jackie Robinson biographical film ''42''. In August 2013, Cook was made Chairman of KCETLink's Board of Directors.〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dick Cook」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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