The Murdoch Family
A global media empire built by an Australian-born magnate whose children have battled publicly over succession of one of the most powerful news and entertainment conglomerates on Earth.
Media Mogul · b. 1931
Built a single inherited Australian newspaper into a global media empire spanning newspapers, television, and film. His holdings have shaped public opinion on multiple continents.
Notable Works
- News Corp
- Fox Corporation
- 21st Century Fox
- The Wall Street Journal
- Sky News
Media Executive · b. 1971
Rupert's eldest son with Anna Torv, he became chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation and co-chairman of News Corp after his father's retirement…
Notable Works
- Fox Corporation (CEO)
- News Corp (co-chairman)
- Nova Entertainment
Media Executive, Investor · b. 1972
Rupert's younger son with Anna Torv, he ran Sky and 21st Century Fox's international operations before departing the family businesses to pu…
Notable Works
- 21st Century Fox (CEO)
- Sky plc (chairman)
- Lupa Systems
Media Executive · b. 1968
Rupert's daughter with Anna Torv, she founded the television production company Shine Group, which became one of the UK's largest independen…
Notable Works
- Shine Group (founder)
- Freelancer Films
- 21st Century Fox (board)