John de Mol Jr. Biography: Sister, Wife, Son, Net Worth, Companies, TV Shows, Age
Johannes Hendrikus Hubert de Mol Jr., better known as John de Mol Jr., is a Dutch media mogul whose innovations in reality and format television reshaped the global entertainment industry.
He’s the creative force behind television juggernauts like Big Brother, The Voice, Deal or No Deal, and Fear Factor.
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His production companies, particularly Endemol and later Talpa, introduced new show concepts that were exported to many countries, bringing him fame not just in the Netherlands but internationally.
He has also been a powerful figure in media ownership, acquiring and launching television channels, radio stations, and other outlets.
Profile
- Full name: Johannes Hendrikus Hubert de Mol Jr.
- Nickname: John de Mol
- Date of birth: 24 April 1955
- Age: 70 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: The Hague, Netherlands
- State of origin: South Holland, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Profession: Media proprietor, television producer, film producer, businessman
- Parents: Father – John de Mol Sr.; Mother – Johanna Alberta Does
- Siblings: Linda de Mol (sister)
- Spouse: Els de Mol (married 1986)
- Children: Johnny de Mol
- Relationship status: Married (to Els de Mol)
- Net worth: US$1.8 billion as of 2023
Early Life and Education
Johannes Hendrikus Hubert de Mol Jr. is now 70 years old.
He was born on 24 April 1955 in The Hague, Netherlands, to a family engaged in media and entertainment: his father, John de Mol Sr., was a well-known singer and television figure. His mother is Johanna Alberta Does.
He has at least one sibling, his sister Linda de Mol, who also works in television and media.
Personal Life
John de Mol was married to singer and actress Willeke Alberti from 1976 until their divorce in 1980. They have a son, Johnny de Mol, who is an actor and presenter.
From about 1980 to 1984, he was in a relationship with singer Marga Scheide of the group Luv’. Since 1986, he has been married to Els de Mol.
Career
John de Mol Jr.’s media career began in the 1970s. He first worked for television and in production roles before founding his own production company, John de Mol Produkties.
In 1994, that company merged with Joop van den Ende TV-Producties to form Endemol, a powerhouse in television format creation.
With Endemol, he developed, among many others, Big Brother (1999), Fear Factor, Deal or No Deal, 1 vs 100.
He sold his share in Endemol to Telefónica in 2000 but stayed on as creative director until 2004.
In 2005 he founded Talpa Media Holding, and also launched a television channel called “Tien” (Talpa) in the Netherlands.
Over the years Talpa acquired stakes in various media properties, including SBS Broadcasting in the Netherlands.
His company also managed successful formats like The Voice of Holland, which became globally franchised.
He also controls private equity funds and has invested in companies such as the automaker Spyker Cars and telecommunications firms like Versatel.
Net worth
John de Mol Jr.’s net worth is estimated at about US$1.8 billion.
His wealth has been built through creating and selling television format rights, founding and selling/managing media production companies (Endemol, Talpa), ownership and stakes in media and broadcasting assets, and managing private equity investments.
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