How old is Berry Gordy?
Berry Gordy is 94 years old.
What is Berry Gordy Net Worth?
Berry Gordy's net worth is $400 Million.
What is Berry Gordy Birthday?
Berry Gordy's birthday is 28/11/1929.
What is Berry Gordy Zodiac Sign?
Berry Gordy's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What is Berry Gordy's Real Birth Name?
Berry Gordy's real birth name is Berry Gordy III.
Where is Berry Gordy's Birthplace?
Berry Gordy's birthplace is Detroit, Michigan.
How Tall is Berry Gordy?
Berry Gordy height is 5'9''.
What is Berry Gordy Nationality?
Berry Gordy nationality is United States.
What are Berry Gordy's Professions?
Berry Gordy's professions are Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Music executive, Musician, Producer, Record Producer, Songwriter.
Who is Berry Gordy's Spouse(s)?
Grace Eaton (e. 1990–1993) Ray Singleton (e. 1960–1964) Thelma Coleman (e. 1953–1959)
Who is Berry Gordy?
Berry Gordy III known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is a retired American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades. As a songwriter, he composed or co-composed a number of hits including "Lonely Teardrops" and "That's Why" (Jackie Wilson), "Shop Around" (The Miracles), and "Do You Love Me" (The Contours), all of which topped the US R&B charts, as well as the international hit "Reet Petite" (Jackie Wilson). As part of The Corporation he wrote many hit songs for The Jackson 5, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC". As a record producer, he launched the Miracles and signed acts like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Stevie Wonder. He was known for carefully directing the public image, dress, manners, and choreography of his acts. Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2016, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021.