Age, Biography and Wiki
Strauss Zelnick (Harry Strauss Zelnick) was born on 26 June, 1957 in Boston, U.S., is an American businessman. Discover Strauss Zelnick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Harry Strauss Zelnick |
| Occupation |
Businessman Lawyer |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
26 June, 1957 |
| Birthday |
26 June |
| Birthplace |
Boston, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 66 years old group.
Strauss Zelnick Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Strauss Zelnick height is 6 ft 1 in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Strauss Zelnick's Wife?
His wife is Wendy J. Belzberg (m. 1990)
| Family |
| Parents |
Allan Zelnick (father)Elsa Zelnick (mother) |
| Wife |
Wendy J. Belzberg (m. 1990) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Strauss Zelnick Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Strauss Zelnick worth at the age of 66 years old? Strauss Zelnick’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Strauss Zelnick's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
Strauss Zelnick Social Network
Timeline
Harry Strauss Zelnick (born June 26, 1957) is an American businessman and lawyer.
He is the founder, chief executive officer (CEO), and managing partner of private equity firm ZMC, the chairman and CEO of video game company Take-Two Interactive, and the former chairman of media conglomerate CBS Corporation.
Harry Strauss Zelnick was born on June 26, 1957, in Boston into a Jewish family.
His mother, Susan Strauss Manello, died on October 22, 1967, when Harry was ten years old.
Strauss Zelnick graduated in 1975 from Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey and studied psychology and English at Wesleyan University from 1975 until 1979, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors.
During his time at Wesleyan, he was the national public relations director for the Coalition of Independent College and University Students (COPUS).
Zelnick simultaneously enrolled at Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School in 1979, obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree from the former in 1982 and a Juris Doctor from the latter in 1983.
In 1983, he started as vice president for television international sales at Columbia Pictures International Television.
In 1986, he joined Vestron Inc. as senior vice president of corporate development.
He became executive vice president the following year and was promoted to president in 1988, overseeing all managing operations for the company.
He quit in 1989 to join 20th Century Fox as president and CEO before leaving that role in 1993 to join Crystal Dynamics.
Zelnick is the chief executive officer and managing partner of ZMC, a private equity investment firm based in New York City specializing in leveraged buyouts and growth capital.
Zelnick married Wendy J. Belzberg (the daughter of Samuel Belzberg) in January 1990; their engagement was announced by Belzberg's parents in December 1989.
They have two sons, Cooper (born in 1992) and Lucas, as well as a daughter, Leigh.
His sister-in-law Lisa Belzberg was previously married to Matthew Bronfman of the Bronfman family.
His brother, Carl D. Zelnick, died in 1995.
He founded ZMC in 2001 with a starting capital of US$300,000.
Following an investor-staged takeover of Take-Two Interactive in 2007, Zelnick became the chairman, chief executive officer, and largest single shareholder of Take-Two.
He and his siblings were raised by their aunt Elsa (née Strauss) and her husband Allan Zelnick (died in 2013).
He grew up in South Orange, New Jersey.
Zelnick was appointed to the board of CBS Corporation in 2018.
In 2021, ZMC purchased a controlling interest in The Second City, a Chicago-based comedy troupe.
He has four sisters: Karen Davis, Beth Kaufman, Marci Zelnick Rodriguez, and Laurie Zelnick.
