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Kenneth Feld & family
United States 77 years old
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Live entertainment
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Residence
- Sarasota, Florida
- Organization
- Chairman at Feld Entertainment
- Education
- Boston University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Marital Status
- Separated
- Children
- 3
Biography
Kenneth Feld owns live entertainment company Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Disney on Ice, Monster Jam and other shows.
Feld Entertainment grew out of Ringling Bros. circus, which was shut down in 2017 due to falling ticket sales.
His father, Irvin, bought Ringling Bros. circus in 1967 for $8 million.
Kenneth Feld took over in 1984 following his father's death.
Since then, he has worked to diversify beyond the Big Top. A Disney on Ice version of the hit movie Frozen has been particularly popular.
About
While Feld remains CEO, he's preparing his three daughters to succeed him as ringmaster.
Feld has donated $1 million to Florida State University, which boasts one of the only two college circuses in the U.S.