Berry Gordy Jr.
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Best Known For:Motown Records
Breakthrough:Founded Tamla Records in 1959, which soon incorporated as Motown Record Corporation, transforming popular music
10 Quick Facts About Berry Gordy Jr.
- Full Name: Berry Gordy Jr
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Motown Records
- Current Role: Founder
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1929
- Age: 96 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Berry Gordy Jr. Age
Berry Gordy Jr. is about 97 years old as of 2026. Berry Gordy Jr. was born in 1929.
Career & Work
Berry Gordy Jr.'s career includes business leadership roles with Motown Record Corporation.
Organization: Motown Record Corporation
Role: Founder and Executive
Period: 1959–1988
Details: Detroit, Michigan · Founded Motown Records and guided the careers of numerous legendary artists.
Notable Works
- Work: Motown Records (Founder, 1959) — Founded the iconic record label
Berry Gordy Jr. Family & Relationships
- Father: Berry Gordy Sr
- Mother: Bertha Fuller Gordy
Personal Information
- Full Name: Berry Gordy Jr
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1929
- Age: 96
- Birthday: November 28
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Family & Relationships
- Father: Berry Gordy Sr
- Mother: Bertha Fuller Gordy
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
