Kerkor " Kirk " Kerkorian (Armenian: Քըրք Քըրքորյան; June 6, 1917 – June 15, 2015) was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation , his private holding company based in Beverly Hills, California .

Las Vegas real estate and movie studio mogul Kirk Kerkorian died on June 15. He was 98 years old, making him the world's second oldest billionaire.

Kirk Kerkorian was an Armenian-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Known as one of the significant figures who shaped Las Vegas, he is also hailed as the ‘father of the mega resort’ along with architect Martin Stern Jr.

Aug 22, 2024 · Kirk Kerkorian (Քըրք Քըրքորյան, June 6, 1917 – June 15, 2015) is often remembered as the “father of the Las Vegas megaresort,” a billionaire with incredible business acumen who made his mark in industries like entertainment, real estate, and automobiles.

Jun 16, 2015 · Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, an eighth-grade dropout who built Las Vegas’ biggest hotels, tried to take over Chrysler and bought and sold MGM at a profit three times, has died. He was 98.

Jun 16, 2015 · LAS VEGAS (AP) — Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, an eighth-grade dropout who built Las Vegas’ biggest hotels, tried to take over Chrysler and bought and sold MGM at a profit three times, has died. He was 98.

Jun 16, 2015 · Kirk Kerkorian, who died Tuesday at the age of 98, had a classic rags-to-riches life. Here’s a look at key steps on his path to becoming one of the richest men in America:

Jun 16, 2015 · Billionaire businessman Kirk Kerkorian spent a lifetime outdoing himself, whether it was being the biggest studio boss in Hollywood or one of America’s leading automaker investors or by building...

Dec 14, 2018 · This is the story of one of those exceptions, Kirk Kerkorian, perhaps America’s greatest gambler. Starting from the fields of Southern California and fighting his way out of poverty in Los Angeles, this proud son of Armenian immigrants went on to reshape Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Armenia.

Jun 17, 2015 · How Kirk Kerkorian overcame powerful enemies, became a billionaire, and still waited in line at his own hotels. You’ve probably never heard of him—and that may be just how he wanted it.