Jeff Bezos

Technology, Retail Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist

American Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionTechnology, Retail Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/01/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Latest News about Jeff Bezos

09/07/2026

Jeff Bezos warned Americans to delay large purchases, such as new refrigerators, citing slowing economic trends and advising individuals to ensure they have sufficient funds for emergencies before making significant financial decisions.

03/07/2026

During a tech conference in Paris, Jeff Bezos forecasted that artificial intelligence will create more jobs rather than render them obsolete, asserting that AI will lead to a shortage of labor and heighten the necessity for human workers despite rising anxieties about displacement.

11/06/2026

In a rare CNBC interview, Jeff Bezos clarified that his new company, Prometheus, is focused on developing artificial general intelligence for physical engineering rather than robotics, describing the system as an advanced CAD tool to simplify the design of physical objects.

20/05/2026

Jeff Bezos dismissed concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble during a CNBC interview, stating that even if a bubble exists, the substantial investments fueling it will ultimately advance technology and prove beneficial in the long term.

03/05/2026

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were announced as the new honorary chairs for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 'Costume Art' exhibition, joining Beyoncé and other high-profile figures as the event's chairs with tickets priced around $100,000.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameJeffrey Preston Jorgensen
NicknameJeff

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorGray (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • River Oaks Elementary School, Houston, Texas, United States
  • Miami Palmetto High School, Florida, United States
College/UniversityPrinceton University, New Jersey, United States
Educational QualificationBachelor of Science (B.S.) from Princeton University

Personal Life

ReligionNot disclosed
EthnicityWhite American
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesGlide in a submarine in the search of old NASA rockets

Relationships & More

Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusEngaged
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • MacKenzie S. Tuttle (novelist; 1992-2019)
  • Lauren Sanchez (journalist; 2018-present)
FiancéeLauren Sanchez
Marriage Date01/01/1993

Family

FatherTed Jorgensen, Miguel Mike Bezos (step)
MotherJacklyn Bezos
Siblings
  • Christina Bezos
  • Mark Bezos (works for the New York based anti-poverty organisation Robin Hood)
Spouse
  • Mac
  • Kenzie Bezos (Novelist)
Children
  • 3
  • 1 (adopted from China)

Career

Founder and CEO of Amazon (1994-present)
Founder of Blue Origin, LLC (2000-present)
Former employee at Fitel, Bankers Trust, and D.E. Shaw (pre-1994)
Valedictorian of Miami Palmetto High School

Favourites

TV ShowStar Trek
FoodOctopus with potatoes, Bacon, Green Garlic Yogurt

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • 1996 Honda Accord
  • 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
Jet CollectionDassault Falcon 900 EX
Assets/Properties
  • Three linked apartments located in the Century, which is known as the landmark art deco tower on Manhattan's Central Park West
  • 12,000 square feet Beverly Hills Mansion
  • 29,000 square feet Medina Mansion in Lake Washington
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)$243.9 billion (as of 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jeff Bezos is an American business tycoon and the founder and CEO of Amazon, a multinational technology company.
2. His net worth exceeds $200 billion, making him the wealthiest person globally.
3. From a young age, Bezos displayed a keen interest in computers and technology.
4. He was an exceptional student and the valedictorian of his high school.
5. Before launching Amazon.com, Bezos worked at Fitel, Bankers Trust, and D.E. Shaw.
6. Known for his frugality and creativity, Bezos has a distinctive reputation.
7. Bezos is a notable philanthropist, recognized for his substantial charitable contributions.
8. He established a space company called Blue Origin, LLC.
9. Bezos made a surprise cameo in the movie 'Star Trek Beyond'.
10. In Star Trek Beyond (2016), Bezos appeared as an alien Starfleet officer at the Yorktown starbase, assisting a rescued spacefarer with an auto-translator before a meeting with Captain Kirk. His eight-second role at the 13:12 mark featured heavy prosthetic makeup, making him unrecognizable.
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