Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image
Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
    See Pic

    Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Hold Hands On the Set of His New Nike Movie

  • Santana
    Breaking News

    Carlos Santana, 74, Collapses Onstage and Receives ‘Serious Medical Attention’

  • mascara
    SHOP

    Stop Wasting Your Money! This $4 Mascara Outshines Expensive Luxury Brands

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

    Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Hold Hands On the Set of His New Nike Movie

  • Carlos Santana, 74, Collapses Onstage and Receives ‘Serious Medical Attention’

  • Hailey Bieber Shows Off Flawless Figure In Plunging Gown: Photo

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • nicki minaj, kanye west

    Nicki Minaj Shades ‘Clown’ Kanye West During Music Festival After Cutting Their Collab

  • ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ Review: Chris Hemsworth Is Marvelous In Thor’s Latest Epic Adventure

  • ‘Stranger Things’ Wild Theory: How Eddie Could Return In Season 5

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Rita Orta

    Rita Ora Slays In Sheer, Sparkly Dress At ‘Thor’ Afterparty in London

  • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Hold Hands On the Set of His New Nike Movie

  • Carlos Santana, 74, Collapses Onstage and Receives ‘Serious Medical Attention’

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • mascara

    Stop Wasting Your Money! This $4 Mascara Outshines Expensive Luxury Brands

  • This $5 Eyeliner Has Over 55k Perfect Reviews & Shoppers Are Begging For It To Never Be Discontinued

  • Kristen Stewart Rocks Mullet Again, 12 Years After Playing Joan Jett: See Hair Makeover Pics

  • Shopping
  • Shopping Reviews
  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
ALL FASHION
  • Rita Orta

    Rita Ora Slays In Sheer, Sparkly Dress At ‘Thor’ Afterparty in London

  • Jenna Dewan, 41, Shows Off Pole Dancing Skills In Tight Shorts: Watch

  • Emma Watson Rocks Comically Oversized Jacket & Skinny Jeans At Paris Fashion Week

  • Cosmetics
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Electronics
  • Fashion
  • Haircare
  • Makeup
  • Skincare
  • Shopping Reviews
ALL SHOPPING
  • Rita Orta

    Rita Ora Slays In Sheer, Sparkly Dress At ‘Thor’ Afterparty in London

  • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Hold Hands On the Set of His New Nike Movie

  • Carlos Santana, 74, Collapses Onstage and Receives ‘Serious Medical Attention’

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up Bryce Dallas Howard
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Web Stories
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Bonnie Says
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote
  • Podcast

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Shopping
  • Shopping Reviews
  • Cosmetics
  • Make-Up Mirror
  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Celeb Baby
  • TV
  • Music
  • Podcast
  • Web Stories

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Mission
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2022 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.

Rupert Murdoch

rupert murdoch celebrity profile
Courtesy of Getty Images

Details

Date of Birth:
January 1, 1900
Hometown:
Melbourne

Bio:
Rupert Murdoch (born Keith Rupert Murdoch on March 11, 1931, in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian American business mogul. The son of a newspaper magnate, Rupert’s media interests started when he was young, working as the co-editor of his grammar school’s official journal. He studied at Oxford in England, and when he returned home, he took over the family business, News Limited. He began his success then, first turning the Adelaide News into a hit paper, before buying the Sunday Times. He purchased The Daily Mirror in 1960, reinventing it as the modern tabloid, focusing on sports and scandal coverage, with eye-catching headlines. In 1968, Rupert entered the British newspaper market by purchasing News of the World. The next year, he bought The Sun. After the purchase, The Sun attracted 10 million daily readers. In 1973, Rupert bought his first American paper, the San Antonio Express-News, before acquiring the New York Post in 1976. Rupert created News Corp in 1979, a holding company. Rupert became a naturalized citizen in 1985 in order to legally purchase television stations. He bought the majority interest in 20th Century Fox in 1984 and launched the Fox Broadcasting Company, in 1986. In 2011, Rupert was involved in the News Of The World phone hacking scandal. In June 2015, Rupert was reportedly preparing to step down as CEO from 21st Century Fox.

Best Known For:
Rupert Murdoch is known as media mogul, owning newspapers and televisions stations in both the UK and US.

Personal Life:  
Rupert married his first wife, Patricia Booker, in 1956. They had a daughter, Prudence, in 1958, before divorcing in 1967. That year, Rupert married Anna Maria Torv. They had three children – Elisabeth, Lachlan and James – before divorcing in 1999. 17 days after finalizing his divorce to Anna Maria, Rupert married Wendi Deng. Together, they have two children – daughters Grace and Chloe. In 2013, Rupert filed for divorce with Wendi. In Jan. 2016, Rupert and Jerry Hall, the ex-girlfriend of Mick Jagger, were engaged after four months of dating. On March 4, 2016, Jerry and Rupert wed in a quiet ceremony in London.

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

Most Read

Sarah Jessica Parker, 57, Stuns In Black One Piece Swimsuit For Hamptons Vacation

Shiloh Jolie Pitt, 16, Rocks Cool Black Overall Shorts With Mom Angelina and Siblings: Pics

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

Kourtney Kardashian Reveals New Purple Hair Makeover After Travis Barker’s Health Scare: Photo

Kourtney Kardashian

Angelina Jolie Shops In Rome With Daughters Vivienne, 13, & Zahara, 17, & Salma Hayek: Photos

Cardi B Wears Pink Short Shorts & Crop Top As She Shops In NYC: Photos

More From Our Partners

  • We Asked Nutritionists to Review TikTok's #HealthyEating Hacks & Hashtags
    SheKnows

    We Asked Nutritionists to Review TikTok's #HealthyEating Hacks & Hashtags

  • I Despise Wearing Sunscreen Regularly—Murad’s Silky-Smooth ‘Invisible’ Serum Changed My Mind
    StyleCaster

    I Despise Wearing Sunscreen Regularly—Murad’s Silky-Smooth ‘Invisible’ Serum Changed My Mind

  • LGBTQIA+ Creators Share Their “Why”
    Blogher

    LGBTQIA+ Creators Share Their “Why”

  • Days of Our Lives’ Casey Moss Exiting Again — When Might JJ Return?
    Soaps

    Days of Our Lives’ Casey Moss Exiting Again — When Might JJ Return?

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
© Copyright 2022 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad