| Birth Day | April 09, 1942 |
| Birth Place | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Age | 81 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Residence | Fort Worth |
| Education | Yale University Stanford Business School |
| Occupation | Investor, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Hendricks Bass (divorced) Mercedes Bass (divorced) |
| Children | Hyatt Bass Samantha Bass |
| Parent(s) | Perry Richardson Bass Nancy Lee Bass |
| Relatives | Sid W. Richardson (great-uncle) Lee Bass (brother) Ed Bass (brother) Robert Bass (brother) Josh Klausner (son-in-law) |
Sid Bass, a prominent figure in the United States, is projected to have a net worth of $4 billion in 2024. Known for his extensive involvement in the energy industry, Bass has accumulated substantial wealth over the years. His diversified investments and strategic decision-making have contributed to his financial success. As an influential player in the field, he has not only made significant contributions to the energy sector but also left a lasting impact on the overall business landscape. With his continued entrepreneurial endeavors, Bass is expected to maintain his position as a key player in the industry for the foreseeable future.
Sid Richardson Bass was born on April 9, 1942. His Father, Perry Richardson Bass (died 2006), built an oil fortune with uncle, Sid W. Richardson. He graduated from Yale University in 1965, and also has a degree from the Stanford Business School.
Bass took control of the family Business in 1968. His Investments include oil and gas. Along with his Father and two of his brothers, he was the largest shareholder in The Walt Disney Company from 1984 until after the stock market crash in 2001. Bass was forced to sell his Disney holdings as a result of a margin call.
His first wife was Anne Hendricks Bass. Their marriage produced 2 daughters, one being author Hyatt Bass, and ended in divorce in 1986. In 1988, Bass married the Iranian socialite Mercedes Bass (the former Mercedes Kellogg, née Mercedes Tavacoli). This marriage ended in divorce in 2011, producing no children.
Bass donated $20 million to Yale University for the study of humanities in 1990. In 2006, Bass and his second wife, Mercedes Bass, made a gift of $25 million to the Metropolitan Opera, at the time the largest individual gift in the company's history.
He was listed as the 287th richest person in the world in 2007 by Forbes, with a net worth of US$3.0 billion.
