Richest Billionaires in Media and Entertainment Industry (December 18, 2023)

As of December 18, 2023, David Thomson has a net worth of US$ 59.0 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the media and entertainment industry. Rupert Murdoch follows in second place with $18.0 billion, while Donald Newhouse ranks third with $12.4 billion, and John Malone comes in fourth with $9.9 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by David Geffen, whose net worth is $8.1 billion, and Dmitri Bukhman, whose net worth is $6.8 billion. Igor Bukhman is placed 7th with a net worth of $6.8 billion. Blair Parry-Okeden ($6.6 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the media and entertainment industry, followed by Jim Kennedy (No. 9) with $6.6 billion and Mark Cuban (No. 10, $6.2 billion).

Richest Billionaires in the Media and Entertainment Industry, 2023

1. David Thomson & family: $59.0 billion
2. Rupert Murdoch & family: $18.0 billion
3. Donald Newhouse: $12.4 billion
4. John Malone: $9.9 billion
5. David Geffen: $8.1 billion
6. Dmitri Bukhman: $6.8 billion
7. Igor Bukhman: $6.8 billion
8. Blair Parry-Okeden: $6.6 billion
9. Jim Kennedy: $6.6 billion
10. Mark Cuban: $6.2 billion
11. Clive Calder: $5.7 billion
12. Kwon Hyuk-bin: $5.2 billion
13. George Lucas: $5.1 billion
14. Steven Spielberg: $4.8 billion
15. Charles Dolan & family: $4.8 billion
16. James Chambers: $4.4 billion
17. Margaretta Taylor: $4.4 billion
18. Katharine Rayner: $4.4 billion
19. Barry Diller: $4.2 billion
20. Jeff T. Green: $4.2 billion

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