Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder of Netflix, which provides the eponymous streaming service. Hastings serves on a number of boards and works with various non-profit organizations.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.3B | Forbes · current |
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Actor
1970 · United States
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Actor
1949 · United States
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver is an American actress. Prolific in film since the late 1970s, she is known for her pioneering portrayals of action heroines in blockbusters and for her various roles in independent films.
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Actor
1943 · United States
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase is an American comedian, actor and writer.
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Politician
1958 · Germany
Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and physician who has served as President of the European Commission since 2019.
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Actor
1997 · United States
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Scientist
1883–1970 · Nazi Germany
Otto Heinrich Warburg was a German physiologist, medical doctor, and Nobel laureate. He served as an officer in the elite Uhlans (cavalry) during the First World War, and was awarded the Iron Cross for bravery.