Rupert Murdoch & family

Rupert Murdoch & family (#118)

My outlook, energy, self-assurance and sense of social purpose were fashioned in the slightly mad meritocracy that is the newsroom, where you start each day with a blank canvas and relentlessly strive to capture as much original news as possible.

$ 23 B
Newspapers, TV network
United States
M
95 Years

About Me

Rupert Murdoch built a media empire that includes cable channel Fox News, The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal. He stepped down as chairman in September 2023. Murdoch sold most of Fox's movie studio, FX, and National Geographic Networks and its stake in Star India to Disney for $71.3 billion in March 2019. Murdoch's son, Lachlan, runs the new Fox, which consists of its broadcast, cable news, business and sports networks. Though several of his companies are known for their conservative tilt, he initially urged Mike Bloomberg to run for president against Donald Trump. A native of Australia, Murdoch inherited a newspaper at age 22 after his father, a former war correspondent, passed away.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Rupert Murdoch & family’s rise and global influence.

#112 Billionaires (2026)
#38 Forbes 400 (2025)
#39 Powerful People (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Rupert Murdoch & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $23.1B (May 3, 2026)