Ralph J. Roberts

For the American geologist, see Ralph J. Roberts (geologist).

Ralph J. Roberts
Roberts in a 2000 interview
Born
Ralph Joel Roberts

(1920-03-13)March 13, 1920
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 2015(2015-06-18) (aged 95)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeWest Laurel Hill Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder of Comcast
Spouse
Suzanne Fleisher
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(m. 1942)​
Children
  • Catherine Roberts
  • Lisa Roberts
  • Ralph Roberts Jr.
  • Brian L. Roberts
  • Douglas Roberts (deceased)

Ralph Joel Roberts (March 13, 1920 – June 18, 2015) was an American businessman who was the founder of Comcast, serving as its CEO for 46 years and as its chairman emeritus until his death in 2015.