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Kirk Kerkorian

American businessman, investor, and philanthropist (1917-2015) · United States · On the map · Investors · Died at 98

Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation, his private holding company based in Beverly Hills, California.

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National Hero of Armenia2004
Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots

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Kerkorian was one of the important figures in the shaping of Las Vegas and, with architect Martin Stern Jr., is described as the "father of the mega-resort". He built the world's largest hotel in Las Vegas three times: the International Hotel, the original MGM Grand Hotel (1973) and the current MGM Grand (1993). He purchased the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio in 1969.

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United States
Category
Investors
Type
Investor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2015 · aged 98

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