Howard Hughes net worth, age, height, wiki, biography, family and latest updates

Howard Hughes net worth, age, height, wiki, biography, family and latest updates.

Howard Hughes was a well-known American business mogul. He was also a philanthropist, a record-breaking pilot, and an investor. Hughes rose to fame in Hollywood in the late 1920s and went on to become a film producer.

Howard Hughes: Profile summary

Name	Howard Hughes
Nickname	Howard Robard Hughes Jr.
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	24-Dec-1905
Date of Death	5-Apr-1976
Aged	71
Birth Place	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Country	United States
Nationality	American
Height	6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Weight	Weight
Profession	Business Magnate

Howard Hughes: Early Life

Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was born on September 24, 1905, in Humble, Texas, to his parents Allene Stone Gano and Howard R. Hughes Sr.

At 14, he took his first flying lesson and went to Massachusetts’s Fessenden School. Hughes has also attended Caltech. After completing his schooling, he attended the University of St. Thomas.

Howard Hughes: Personal Life

In 1925, Howard Hughes got married to Ella Botts Rice. He filed for divorce in 1929. He dated many popular names like Katharine Hepburn, Gene Tierney, Janet Leigh, Ava Gardner, Billie Dove, and Rita Hayworth. From 1957 to 1971, he was married to Jean Peters.

Hughes died of kidney failure on April 5, 1976. He was 70 at the time of his death. He was buried in Houston’s Glenwood Cemetery.

Howard Hughes: Age, Height, And Weight

Born on 24 December 1905, Howard Hughes was 70 years old at the time of his death. His height was 1.92 m. tall, and weigh 97 kg.

Howard Hughes: Career

After moving to Los Angeles recruited Noah Dietrich for his tool company. He then made two financially successful movies, ‘Two Arabian Nights’ and ‘Everybody’s Acting.’ In 1928, he produced the film ‘The Racket.’ In 1930, he produced ‘Hell’s Angels.’

In 1932, Hughes became the founder of Hughes Aircraft Company. Following that, he created a record of 352.46 M.P.H in September 1935 as the fastest plane in the world. Two years later, he made the longest speed flight in the world.

He made another record in 1938 by flying worldwide in three days and 19 hours. A year later, he bought stocks worth $7 million of TWA. He then created Hughes XF-11 for the United States Air Force.

Hughes created the Hughes H-4 Hercules, popularly known as Spruce Goose. However, the project was later aborted. After gaining control of RKO Pictures, he sold the company in 1955 for $25 million to General Tire and Rubber Company.

Howard Hughes found immense success in his business career. In 1972, he sold a division of his company. He also found success in real estate. In 1953, he launched Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Howard Hughes: Awards & Achievements

In 1936 and 1938, Howard Hughes was conferred with the Harmon Trophy. He won the Collier Trophy in 1938. He was also the winner of the Congressional Gold Medal in 1939. In 1973, he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. In 1940, he was bestowed with the Octave Chanute Award. He was also inducted into the Nevada Business Hall Of Fame posthumously.

Howard Hughes: Net Worth

Howard Hughes had an estimated net worth of more than $11 billion. This fortune came from his career by venturing into several businesses. His estate was called “Mormon Will” and was given to many charitable organizations. He also gave $156 million to William Lummis and another $156 million to his two wives. Another $156 million was received by Melvin Dummar. His estate worth $2.2 billion was distributed among his 22 cousins.

Howard Hughes is considered one of the most popular businessmen in the world. He found considerable success by venturing into several businesses. His estate was given to several charitable organizations, and his legacy still continues through his act of philanthropy. Many individuals received his estate.