Benjamin Bronfman’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Music
  • Age: 37
  • Birth Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Marital Status: Separated (Mathangi Arulpragasam)
  • Full Name: Benjamin Zachary Bronfman
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: August 6, 1982
  • Ethnicity: African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish
  • Occupation: Musician and Entrepreneur
  • Education: The Collegiate School and Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Children: 1 (Ikhyd Edgar Arular)

Benjamin Bronfman has an estimated net worth of $100 million. As the son of billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr, he stands to inherit even more than he already owns.

Son to the former CEO of Warner Music Group, it is no surprise that Bronfman followed his father into the music industry. After graduating from the Collegiate School in New York City, Bronfman attended Emerson College in Boston but dropped out before graduating. Bronfman is a former member of the rock band The Exit and is currently the co-founder of the Green Owl record label.

In addition to his work in the music industry, when not focusing on his vast musical ambitions, Bronfman is a passionate environmentalist. Bronfman’s interest lies in progressive environmental technologies and geoengineering to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, Benjamin Bronfman is the associate managing director of Global Thermostat. Global Thermostat is an environmental technology firm that seeks to reduce the atmospheric’s levels of carbon dioxide.

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