Ray Kroc

October 5, 1902-January 14, 1984 American businessman, mostly known for pioneering the modern fast-food concept and for turning McDonald's into a multi-billion dollar company. Other business ventures include ownership of the San Diego Padres baseball team from 1974 until his death in 1984. The movie, The Founder (2017), was based on his life (Michael Keaton portrayed Kroc).