Edgar Miles Bronfman Jr. was born on 16 May 1955, in New York City, USA, to Ann and Edgar Miles Bronfman Sr., of Canadian-Jewish descent. He is a businessman, songwriter and former filmmaker, best known for leading the once largest international beverage and entertainment company in the world, Seagram.
As of early 2017, Edgar Bronfman Jr. has accumulated a fortune of over $2.5 billion, sourced from his involvement in Seagram and other business ventures.
Bronfman’s upbringing in New York City, attending The Collegiate School and briefly enrolling at Harvard University, shaped his early career in the film industry. At the age of 17, with support from his father, he produced “The Blockhouse”, a British war drama. He also pursued a successful songwriting career, crafting hits for artists such as Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, and Barbra Streisand, further adding to his wealth.
In 1982, Edgar Bronfman Jr. transitioned to the family’s business, a major liquor and spirits distillery called Seagram, where his career further prospered. He held various influential positions within the company, and its expansions into entertainment and music significantly enhanced his personal fortune.
In 2000, he orchestrated the sale of Seagram’s entertainment division to Vivendi for $34 billion and subsequently became the vice-chairman of Vivendi Universal. After the sale of Seagram’s beverage division to Pernod Ricard and Diageo, Bronfman delved into technology investments with Accretive LLC, earning substantial income and augmenting his net worth.
In 2004, he led the acquisition of Warner Music Group and served as its Chairman and CEO, further bolstering his wealth. He also held prominent positions in various other major companies, further elevating his prominence and fortune. Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s involvement in major organizations has been instrumental in his wealth accumulation.
On the personal front, Bronfman has been married twice and has seven children from his two marriages: three with his first wife, actress Sherry Brewer, and four with his second, Clarissa Alcock.
Full Name | Edgar Bronfman Sr. |
Net Worth | $2.5 Billion |
Date Of Birth | May 16, 1955 |
Died | December 21, 2013, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States |
Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Profession | Businessman |
Education | Collegiate School |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Clarissa Alcock (m. 1993), Sherry Brewer (m. 1979–1991) |
Children | Hannah Bronfman, Benjamin Brewer, Vanessa Bronfman, Bettina Bronfman, Aaron Bronfman, Clarissa Bronfman, Erik Bronfman |
Parents | Edgar Bronfman Sr., Ann Loeb Bronfman |
Siblings | Charles Bronfman, Phyllis Lambert, Minda Bronfman |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0111426/ |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom, Star of People’s Friendship |
Nominations | Tony Award for Best Musical, Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Entertainment Special |
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Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1977 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children’s Entertainment Special | The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (1973) |
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