Frank Owen Gehry is a Canadian professional best known for playing Lead Architect in Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
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10 Quick Facts About Frank Owen Gehry
- Full Name: Frank Owen Gehry
- Nationality: Canadian
- Known For: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1929
- Age: 97 years old
- Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Berta Isabel Aguilera
- Popular As: Ephraim Owen Goldberg
- Specialization: Engineer / Tech Professional
Frank Owen Gehry Age
Frank Owen Gehry is about 97 years old as of 2026. Frank Owen Gehry was born in 1929.
Frank Owen Gehry Height
Frank Owen Gehry stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Southern California and Harvard Graduate School of Design.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor of Architecture
- Field of Study: Architecture
- Period: 1954
- Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Field of Study: City Planning
- Period: 1956-1957
Career & Work
Frank Owen Gehry's career includes business leadership roles with Gehry Partners LLP.
Rise to Fame
Frank Owen Gehry rose to prominence for his role on Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Notable Works
Notable works include Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Dancing House.
- Work: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Lead Architect, 1997) — Located in Bilbao, Spain
- Work: Walt Disney Concert Hall (Lead Architect, 2003) — Located in Los Angeles, California
- Work: Dancing House (Co-Architect, 1996) — Located in Prague, Czech Republic
Awards & Achievements
- Pritzker Architecture Prize — Hyatt Foundation — Lifetime Achievement in Architecture
- Presidential Medal of Freedom — Executive Office of the President of the United States — Contributions to Architecture
Frank Owen Gehry Family & Relationships
Frank Owen Gehry is married to Berta Isabel Aguilera. He has 4 children, including Alejandro Gehry and Sam Gehry.
- Father: Irving Goldberg
- Mother: Sadie Thelma Caplan
- Siblings:
- Doreen Gehry
- Children:
- Alejandro Gehry
- Sam Gehry
- Brina Gehry
- Leslie Gehry
Lesser Known Facts
- He legally changed his name from Ephraim Goldberg to Frank Gehry in 1954, partly due to antisemitism he faced in his youth.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Frank Owen Gehry
- Popular As: Ephraim Owen Goldberg
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1929
- Age: 97
- Birthday: February 28
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Irving Goldberg
- Mother: Sadie Thelma Caplan
- Siblings: Doreen Gehry
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Berta Isabel Aguilera
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Berta Isabel Aguilera (Spouse)
- Anita Snyder (Former spouse)
