Music & Entertainment
David Geffen
Estimated Net Worth
$10.8 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name David Lawrence Geffen
- Born February 21, 1943
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources DreamWorks SKG, Art Collection, Real Estate
Biography
David Geffen is an American entertainment mogul who built his fortune through founding and leading major music labels, film studios, and Broadway productions, while also becoming a savvy art collector and real estate investor. He co-founded DreamWorks SKG with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, and previously built Asylum Records and Geffen Records into powerhouses that launched careers for countless legendary artists including The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, and Nirvana.
Sources of Wealth
DreamWorks SKG Sale & Entertainment Holdings
~$4 Billion
Major profits from co-founding DreamWorks SKG with Spielberg and Katzenberg, plus ongoing royalties and stakes from Geffen Records, Asylum Records, and various film and Broadway productions over five decades in entertainment.
Art Collection
~$4 Billion
One of the world's most valuable private art collections featuring works by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Jasper Johns, and other modern masters, with individual pieces worth hundreds of millions.
Real Estate Portfolio & Other Investments
~$2.8 Billion
Extensive luxury real estate holdings in Malibu, Beverly Hills, New York, and other prime locations, plus diversified investment portfolio and business ventures across entertainment and technology sectors.