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Ivan Frederick Boesky Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 5, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Ivan Frederick Boesky is an American business executive best known for playing Author for the book Merger Mania.

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Best Known For:The book Merger Mania
Breakthrough:Amassed a fortune as an arbitrageur before his conviction for insider trading in 1986

10 Quick Facts About Ivan Frederick Boesky

  • Full Name: Ivan Frederick Boesky
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessperson
  • Known For: The book Merger Mania
  • Date of Birth: March 6, 1937
  • Age: 89 years old
  • Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Popular As: Ivan Boesky
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
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Ivan Frederick Boesky Age

Ivan Frederick Boesky is about 89 years old as of 2026. Ivan Frederick Boesky was born in 1937.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Detroit College of Law and Wayne State University.

  • Detroit College of Law
    • Qualification: Juris Doctor
    • Field of Study: Law
    • Period: 1964
  • Wayne State University

Career & Work

Ivan Frederick Boesky's career includes business leadership roles with Ivan F. Boesky & Company.

Organization: Ivan F. Boesky & Company
Role: Founder
Period: 1975
Details: New York

Rise to Fame

Ivan Frederick Boesky rose to prominence for his role for the book Merger Mania.

Notable Works

  • Book: Merger Mania (Author, 1985)

Ivan Frederick Boesky Family & Relationships

Ivan Frederick Boesky is divorced. He has 4 children, including Marianne Boesky and William Boesky.

  • Father: William Boesky
  • Mother: Helen Boesky
  • Children:
    • Marianne Boesky
    • William Boesky
    • Jonathan Boesky
    • Theodore Boesky

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was the inspiration for the character Gordon Gekko in the film Wall Street.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ivan Frederick Boesky
  • Popular As: Ivan Boesky
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Businessperson
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 6, 1937
  • Age: 89
  • Birthday: March 6
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan

Family & Relationships

  • Father: William Boesky
  • Mother: Helen Boesky
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

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