Mark Cuban is an American billionaire businessman, film producer, investor, and television personality. He is best known as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and one of the main “sharks” on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.
Early Life
Mark Cuban was born on July 31, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Norton Cuban and Shirley Feldman. His father was an automobile upholsterer, and his mother had a different job or career goal every other week. Cuban grew up in Mount Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh, in a Jewish working-class family. He first ventured into business at age 12, selling garbage bags to pay for a pair of expensive sneakers. A few years later, he earned money by selling stamps and coins. At age 16, Cuban took advantage of a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike by running newspapers from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. Instead of attending high school for his senior year, he enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Pittsburgh, where he joined the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity. After one year at the University of Pittsburgh, Cuban transferred to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he graduated from the Kelley School of Business in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in management.
Education
Cuban graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in management.
Age
Mark Cuban was born on July 31, 1958, which makes him 65 years old as of November 2023.
Career
Cuban’s entrepreneurial actions manifested early with ventures ranging from selling garbage bags to running newspapers during a strike. Cuban’s investments span various industries, from technology and media to sports and entertainment. He has been a prominent figure in the NBA, known for his active involvement with the Mavericks (with which he won the 2011 NBA Championship as owner) and frequent disputes with the league’s management. Outside of business, Cuban has gathered notability for his philanthropy, political commentary, and involvement in reality television.
Awards
Cuban won the 2011 NBA Championship as owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
Relationship Status
Mark Cuban is married to Tiffany Stewart, and they have three children together.
Cars
Mark Cuban owns a 1955 Ford Customline and a Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard.
Houses
Mark Cuban owns a 23,676 sqft estate in Dallas, TX that he purchased in 1999 for $17.6 million. He also purchased an additional property in Laguna Beach for $19 million in 2018.
Net Worth
Mark Cuban’s net worth is estimated to be $5.2 billion as of 2023.
FAQs on Mark Cuban.
What is Mark Cuban's favorite book?
Mark Cuban’s favorite book is “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand.
What is Mark Cuban's favorite movie?
Mark Cuban’s favorite movie is “The Godfather.”
What is Mark Cuban's favorite TV show?
Mark Cuban’s favorite TV show is “The Profit.”
What is Mark Cuban's favorite food?
Mark Cuban’s favorite food is chicken wings.
What is Mark Cuban's favorite hobby?
Mark Cuban’s favorite hobby is playing basketball.
