David Geffen

David Geffen

David Geffen (#378)

It isn't about how tall you are or how good-looking you are or whether or not you can play football. It's about whether you can create a relationship.

  • $ 9 B
  • Movies, record labels
  • United States
  • M
  • 83 Years

About Me

David Geffen is the founder of record labels Asylum Records, Geffen Records and DGC Records, as well as film studio DreamWorks. Born to Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, Geffen started his career in the mailroom of talent agency William Morris, where he rose to become an agent. Throughout the years he has amassed an impressive contemporary art collection, including works by Jasper Johns, De Kooning and Jackson Pollock. A luxury property aficionado, he owns one of NYC's most expensive apartments, a house in the Hamptons and has owned two estates in Beverly Hills. In 2017 Geffen pledged $150 million to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the largest gift in the museum's history.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #372   Billionaires (2026)
  • #149   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $9.2B (May 4, 2026)

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