Biography of Billionaire Kenneth Feld & Family

Overview

Kenneth Feld is an American billionaire and CEO of Feld Entertainment, a company known for producing live entertainment shows like Disney On Ice and Monster Jam. With his family, he has a net worth of $3.3 billion, according to Forbes. Along with running his company, Feld is a philanthropist and donates to multiple causes, including child welfare organizations and the arts.

Early Life and Education

Born in Washington D.C. in 1948, Kenneth Feld is the son of Irvin Feld and Frances Schumer. His father was a well-known concert promoter, and his mother was an interior designer. Feld graduated from Boston University with a degree in business administration in 1970.

Career and Achievements

After college, Feld started working for his father’s company, Concert Productions, Inc. (CPI). He eventually became the company’s president, overseeing tours for musicians like Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones. In 1984, Feld Entertainment was founded, and Kenneth became its CEO. The company’s first production was “Disney On Ice,” which featured Disney characters skating on ice.

Under Feld’s leadership, the company has grown to produce multiple live entertainment brands, including Monster Jam, Marvel Universe LIVE!, and Sesame Street Live. In 2014, Feld Entertainment signed a ten-year deal with Hasbro to produce live shows featuring their brands like My Little Pony and Transformers.

Feld is also a co-owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which ran from 1919 until its final performance in 2017. He faced criticism from animal rights activists for the circus’s use of animals and eventually decided to phase them out of the show.

Personal Life

Kenneth Feld is married to Bonnie Feld, and they have three children together. Their son, Eliot, is the president of Feld Entertainment. The family is known for their philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kenneth Feld also serves on the board of trustees for Boston University.

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