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Doug Morris Biography

Doug Morris is an American record executive who was born and brought up in the US. He is the current chairman of Sony Music Entertainment. Morris previously served as chairman and CEO of the Universal Music Group from 1995 to 2011 and Sony Music Entertainment from 2011 to 2017.

10 Quick Facts About Doug Morris

    1. Name: Doug Morris
    2. Age: 83 years
    3. Birthday: November 23
    4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
    5. Height: Average
    6. Nationality: American
    7. Occupation: Record Executive
    8. Marital Status: Married
    9. Salary: Under Review
    10. Net worth: $100,000 – $1 million

Doug Morris Age

Morris is 83 years as of 2021. He was born on November 23, 1938, USA. Doug celebrates his birthday on Nov 23rd every year. His birth sign is Scorpio.

Doug Morris Height

Morris stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Doug Morris Education

Morris is a graduate of Columbia University.

Doug Morris Family

Doug was born to Jewish parents. He grew up in Woodmere, Long Island. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available

Doug Morris Wife

Morris’s wife is Monique Morris. The couple got married in 1964.

Doug Morris Children

There is no information about his children at the moment. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

Doug Morris Net Worth

Morris’s net worth is estimated to be between $100k and $1 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a record executive. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Doug Morris Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Morris

Doug Morris Wiki

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  • Full Names: Doug Morris
  • Popular As: Doug
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Record executive
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not known
  • Religion: Not known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Doug Morris Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 83 years (2021)
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Date of Birth: on November 23, 1938
  • Place of Birth: Nov 23 rd
  • Birthday: Nov 23rd

Doug Morris Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not available
  • Height / How Tall?: Not available
  • Weight: Not available
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Gray
  • Shoe Size: Not available

Doug Morris Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not known
  • Mother: Not known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
  • Marital Status: Not known
  • Wife/Spouse: Not known
  • Children: Not known

Doug Morris Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: Under review
  • Salary: Under review
  • Source of Income: Record Executive

Doug Morris House and Cars

  • Place of living: Under review
  • Cars: Car brand to be updated

Doug Morris Universal Music 

Morris began working with MCA Records in July 1995 by forming a joint venture record label, which became Universal Records when Morris was appointed chairman and CEO of MCA Music Entertainment Group in November 1995. The company was renamed Universal Music Group the following year. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; his ceremony was held on January 26, 2010, at the corner of Hollywood and Vine. Morris was heavily criticized by music journalists for his approach to streaming services, especially the infamous PressPlay. Lucian Grainge replaced Morris as CEO on January 1, 2011, and later replaced him as chairman on March 9, 2011.

Doug Morris Sony Music Chairman 

Morris became chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment on July 1, 2011. After Morris’ arrival, Sony Music restructured two of its label groups. The RCA Jive Label Group had been split in half, being separated from the Jive Label Group. Peter Edge was promoted to CEO of the RCA Music Group. L.A. Reid became the chairman and CEO of Epic Records shortly after Morris’ arrival. Some Jive artists have been moved to Epic while others have been moved to the RCA. In addition to splitting the RCA Jive Label Group, the Columbia Epic Label Group was also split. In October 2011 Morris announced that Mel Lewinter had been appointed an executive vice president of Label Strategy at Sony Music. On April 1, 2017, he was replaced as CEO of Sony Music Entertainment by Rob Stringer, who was the CEO of Columbia Records.

Doug Morris 12 Tone Music

In 2018, Morris founded the label 12 Tone Music Group under Warner Music Group.His first signing to the label was singer Anderson Paak.

Doug Morris VEVO

Morris’s progressive digital strategies led him to become the first media executive to monetize online music videos, essentially helping to create the music video-on-demand market online. And nowhere is this more apparent than with the success of VEVO. As the founder of VEVO, Morris partnered with Google Chairman Eric Schmidt to launch the new premium music video and entertainment service in late 2009. Within its first month of launch, VEVO amassed an unprecedented 35 million unique viewers in the U.S., instantly making it the #1 music entertainment destination on the Web, according to ComScore.

Doug Morris Motown

In 2013, Morris served as co-producer and lead financier of the Broadway musical Motown: The Musical. Based on the life story of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, and featuring classic songs from the Motown catalog, “Motown: The Musical” was nominated for four Tony Awards and was the top-selling new musical of the 2012–13 season.

Doug Morris Awards

Morris serves on the board of directors of CBS Corporation, The Robin Hood Foundation, The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and The Rock -N- Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. In 2003, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) awarded Morris with the President’s Merit Award, honoring his consistent creative commitment to artistic and entrepreneurial excellence and longstanding support for the music and world communities. In 2008, Morris was honored with the City of Hope’s Spirit of Life award, and in 2009, he received the NARAS Icons award as well as a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2014, Morris was honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award in recognition of being a star-maker in the music industry who has been responsible for a substantial number of hit songs. In 2015, he received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Musicians recognition of his achievements and influence in music, and for his enduring contributions to American and international culture.

Frequently Asked Questions About Doug Morris

Who is Doug Morris? 

Doug Morris is an American record executive who was born and broguth up in the US. He is the current chairman of Sony Music Entertainment.

How old is Doug Morris? 

Morris is 83 years as of 2021. He was born on November 23, 1938, USA.

How tall is Doug Morris? 

Doug stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Doug Morris married? 

Morris’s wife is Monique Morris. The couple got married in 1964.

How much is Doug Morris worth? 

He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Morris live? 

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Morris dead or alive? 

Morris is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Morris Now? 

Doug is still pursuing his career as a record executive.

Doug Morris Social Media Contacts

  • Twitter

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