Early Life and Education of Barry Diller: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Barry Diller, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Barry Diller is an American billionaire businessman renowned for his influential role in the media and internet industries. He currently serves as chairman and senior executive of both IAC and Expedia Group. Diller's career is marked by his entrepreneurial ventures, most notably founding the Fox Broadcasting Company in collaboration with Rupert Murdoch, and USA Broadcasting. His significant contributions to the television industry were recognized with his induction into the Television Hall of Fame in 1994, solidifying his legacy as a media mogul.

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February 2, 1942: Barry Diller Born

On February 2, 1942, Barry Charles Diller was born. He is an American billionaire businessman.

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2001: Marriage to Diane von Fürstenberg

In 2001, Barry Diller married fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.

2007: IAC Building Opens

In 2007, the new headquarters for the IAC/InterActiveCorp, the IAC Building designed by Frank Gehry, opened in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

2011: Donation to the High Line Park

In 2011, the Diller-von Fürstenberg Family Foundation announced a donation of $20 million to support the completion of the High Line park in Manhattan.

May 2012: Profiled by New York Magazine

In May 2012, New York magazine described Barry Diller as a "second generation Austrian Jewish kid".

2012: Donation to the Hollywood Fund

In 2012, Diller donated $30 million to the Hollywood Fund, which provides health and social care to retired individuals from the show-business world.

2012: Support for Obama's Reelection

In 2012, Diller stated his support for Barack Obama's reelection campaign despite misgivings with aspects of the Obama administration's record. He also expressed his approval of then-Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg.

2015: Donation to Little Island

In 2015, Diller and his wife committed to donate $260 million toward Little Island, a public park and performance space on a reconstructed pier 55 in the Hudson River in New York City.

2015: Criticism of Donald Trump

In 2015, Diller criticized Republican candidate Donald Trump's impact on political discourse and said he would leave the country if Trump was elected.

October 2019: Fortune in Technology Companies

In October 2019, Barry Diller had a $4.2 billion fortune in technology companies, after investing early on in companies such as Match.com and Vimeo.

June 2020: Net Worth Estimated

As of June 2020, Barry Diller's estimated net worth was $4.2 billion.

2020: Reservations Over Elizabeth Warren

During the 2020 Democratic primary, Diller expressed reservations over Elizabeth Warren, but stated he would support her over Trump if she was nominated.

May 21, 2021: Completion of Little Island

On May 21, 2021, Little Island, a public park and performance space on a reconstructed pier 55 in the Hudson River in New York City, was completed.

2024: Call to Replace Biden

In 2024, Diller was among those who called for U.S. President Joe Biden to end his bid for re-election after his poor debate performance and other disconcerting signs on the campaign trail. Diller along with fellow billionaire Reid Hoffman said that Kamala Harris should replace FTC chair Lina Khan in a potential Harris administration.