Dan Friedkin

Dan Friedkin

Dan Friedkin (#282)

  • $ 11 B
  • Toyota dealerships
  • United States
  • M
  • 61 Years

About Me

Dan Friedkin owns Gulf States Toyota, which sold $13 billion worth of Toyotas in 2025. The company, based in Houston, has exclusive rights to distribute Toyota vehicles in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma. His father Thomas, who started the business in 1969, died in March 2017. Through The Friedkin Group, he also owns luxury hospitality management firm Auberge Resorts, which has properties in Aspen and Cabo San Lucas. NEON, his film studio, won four Academy Awards for "Parasite" in 2020, produced Martin Scorsese's 2023 drama "Flowers Of The Killer Moon" and won five Oscars in 2025 for "Anora". In December 2024, The Friedkin Group acquired fellow billionaire Farhad Moshiri's majority stake in Everton Football Club, the English soccer team.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Dan Friedkin’s rise and global influence.

  • #24   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
  • #279   Billionaires (2026)
  • #128   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Dan Friedkin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $11.4B (May 4, 2026)