Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $150 million (2024)
As of 2024, John du Pont's net worth is estimated to be $150 million. However, it is important to note that du Pont became infamous in the state of Pennsylvania for his criminal activities. Despite his considerable wealth, du Pont's reputation is marred by his involvement in a high-profile murder case, which ultimately led to his incarceration. While his financial success may have been noteworthy, it is overshadowed by his association with criminal behavior.
About
Member of the wealthy du Pont family who shot and killed Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz in January 1996. He was a prominent sponsor of USA Wrestling and created a wrestling facility on his property in which wrestlers could train as members of Team Foxcatcher.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Pennsylvania but dropped out during his freshman year. He later earned a doctorate in Natural Science from Villanova University.
Trivia
His crime and obsession with USA Wrestling were dramatized in the critically-acclaimed 2014 film Foxcatcher.
Family Life
His family made a fortune manufacturing gunpowder in the 1800's. His marriage to Gale Wenk in 1983 was annulled after just 90 days.
Associated With
He was portrayed in Foxcatcher by Steve Carell, who received an Academy Award nomination for his performance.
