Ari Emmanuel is a well-known talent agent of American origin who serves as the CEO of William Morris Endeavor, an entertainment media agency. Ari founded Endeavor Talent Agency. He was in charge during the June 2009 merger of Endeavor Talent Agency and William Morris Agency.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Ari Emanuel |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Ari Emanuel |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 63 years old |
| Birth Date: | March 29, 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.71 m |
| Weight: | 82 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Sarah Addington |
| Children: | Yes (Leo Emanuel, Noah Emanuel) |
| Profession: | Talent agent |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $500 million |
Ari Emanuel Biography
Ari Emanuel was born on March 29, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In Wilmette, Illinois, he was cared for. Emanuel was born alongside Rahm Emanuel, the current mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff. He is also the brother of National Institute of Health Bioethicist Ezekiel J. Emmanuel. Shoshanna Emmanuel was adopted by his parents. Ari’s father was born in Jerusalem and worked as a doctor.
Ari Emanuel’s father was a member of the Irgun and the Zionist Militant. Marsha Emmanuel, his mother, was a civil rights activist and former rock and roll club owner in Chicago. His health issues began at a young age when he was diagnosed with two diseases and was unable to read or write. His mother helped him with his reading and writing.
Emmanuel attended New Trier High School and Macalester College, where he met Peter Berg. Sarah Hardwick Addington’s husband is Emmanuel. He is the proud father of three sons.
Ari Emanuel Age, Height, Weight
Ari Emanuel was born on March 29, 1961, and is 63 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.71 meters and his weight is 82 kilograms.
Career
Emmanuel previously worked at InterTalent and ICM before founding Endeavor. He was both a partner and a senior agent. His career as an entertainment agent began at an agency for creative artists. Among Emmanuel’s clients is Larry Sanders Show player Bob Odenkirk’s Steve Grant. In addition, Jeremy Piven, who portrayed Ari Gold in the HBO show Entourage, was in attendance. In 2011, he, Oliver Luckett, and Sean Parker founded The Audience.
He has also served on the board of Live Nation Entertainment since September 2007. He is currently the WME CEP, along with Patrick Whitesell.
Emmanuel received increased media attention in July 2006 when he was dubbed the Hollywood to blacklist Mel Gibson for his hostile speech during his arrest.
On August 17, 2006, the Los Angeles Times advertised Emmanuel’s name. The magazine blamed Hamas and Hezbollah for encouraging Israel in its conflict with Lebanon. Emmanuel established the Democratic Party campaigns through fund-raising to support the current president of the United States of America during his presidential campaigns.
Emmanuel is known to have a connection with a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing art education to Southern California schools. He is also a strong supporter of the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art’s establishment of MOCAEN, a dedicated YouTube Art channel. In 2007, Emmanuel was elected to the museum’s board of directors.
Ari Emanuel Achievements and Awards
The Los Angeles LGBT Center honored Ari Emanuel during the 48th anniversary of the Vanguard Awards. Fortune magazine named him Businessperson of the Year in May 2013.
Ari Emanuel’s Net Worth in 2024
As of February 2024, Ari Emanuel’s net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. His primary source of income is his position as president and CEO of WME. In addition, he earns money by serving on the board of Live Nation Entertainment. His clients include several prominent people.
Ari Emanuel was an InterTalent partner. He was also the senior agent for ICM Partners at the time. Ari then worked as an agent trainee at Creative Artists Agency. Ari established Endeavor Talent Agency. It eventually merged with William Morris Agency to form William Morris Agency. Following the company’s formation, Emanuel was appointed CEO.
