Rupert Murdoch Biography: Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Children, YouTube, Parents, Businesses, Wife, Religion

Keith Rupert Murdoch also known as Rupert Murdoch is a prominent Australian-American media mogul, businessman, and global media executive who built one of the world’s largest and most influential media empires.

As the founder and long-time chairman of News Corp and the former executive chairman of 21st Century Fox, he shaped modern journalism, entertainment, and politics through outlets including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and The Sun.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Keith Rupert Murdoch
• Stage Name: Rupert Murdoch
• Born: March 11, 1931
• Age: 95 years old
• Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian-American
• Ethnicity: Australian (Scottish and English descent)
• Occupation: Media Mogul, Businessman
• Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
• Religion: Presbyterian (raised)
• Parents: Mr. Keith Murdoch and Mrs. Elisabeth Joy Greene
• Siblings: Anne Kantor, Helen Handbury, Janet Calvert-Jones
• Spouse: Elena Zhukova
• Children: Six
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $9 billion USD

Early Life and Education

Rupert Murdoch was born Keith Rupert Murdoch on March 11, 1931, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Brought up by his parents Mr. Keith Murdoch, a prominent newspaper publisher and war correspondent, and Mrs. Elisabeth Joy Greene, a philanthropist and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in Melbourne.

He grew up having three sisters: Anne Kantor, Helen Handbury, and Janet Calvert-Jones. He attended Geelong Grammar School and later studied at Worcester College, Oxford, where he earned a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Career

Rupert Murdoch started his media career by inheriting and expanding his father’s newspapers in Australia, including The News in Adelaide.

In the 1960s and 1970s, he acquired major British tabloids such as The Sun and The Times, then expanded into the United States with the purchase of the New York Post and the launch of Fox Broadcasting Company.

He founded Fox News in 1996, which became one of the most watched cable news channels in America. Through News Corp and 21st Century Fox, he built a vast empire spanning newspapers, television, film, and publishing.

In 2013, he split the company into News Corp (publishing) and 21st Century Fox (entertainment), later selling the latter to Disney in 2019.

Murdoch stepped down as chairman of News Corp and Fox Corporation in 2023, handing control to his son Lachlan. His career has been marked by bold acquisitions, influential editorial stances, and frequent political controversies.

Social Media

Rupert Murdoch does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Rupert Murdoch, 95 years old with a verified height of 5’10” (178 cm), is married to Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, since June 2024. He was previously married three times: to Patricia Booker (1956–1967), Anna Maria Torv (1967–1999), and Wendi Deng (1999–2013).

He has six children: Prudence (with Patricia), Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James (with Anna), and Grace and Chloe (with Wendi). The family has been involved in high-profile succession battles and public scrutiny.

Murdoch maintains a private yet influential personal life, dividing time between residences in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia while remaining actively involved in family and business matters.

Net Worth

Rupert Murdoch’s net worth is estimated at $9 billion USD. His income primarily comes from his controlling stakes in News Corp and Fox Corporation; dividends and asset sales from decades of media acquisitions; investments in publishing, television, and film; and long-term earnings from the global media empire he built.