Background
Kerkorian, Kirk was born on June 6, 1917 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Ahron and Lily Kerkorian.
consultant Motion picture company executive
Kerkorian, Kirk was born on June 6, 1917 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Ahron and Lily Kerkorian.
Student in public schools, Los Angeles.
Commercial airline pilot, from 1940. Founder Los Angeles Air Service (later Trans International Airlines Corporation), 1948, International Leisure Corporation, 1968. Co-chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer Tracinda Corporation, since 1969.
Controlling stockholder Western Airlines, 1970. Chief Executive Officer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., Culver City, California, 1973-1974, chairman executive committee, vice-chairman board, 1974-1979, director, since 1996. Controlling stockholder Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Communications Company.
Board directors Tracinda. Board of directors Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mirage, since 1987. Served as captain Transport Command Royal Air Force, 1942-1944.
Served as captain Transport Command Royal Air Force, 1942-1944.
Married Hilda Schmidt, January 24, 1942 (divorced September 27, 1951). Married Jean Maree Hardy, December 5, 1954 (divorced 1983). Children: Tracy, Linda.
Married Lisa Bonder, August 13, 1998 (divorced 1999).