Rupert Murdoch: See Pics Of The Fox News Media Mogul

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July 19, 2011 2:10PM EDT

Rupert Murdoch is a well known businessman and media mogul. See his photos here.

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Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch — Love him or hate him, Rupert Murdoch has left an indelible mark on journalism. The Australian-born media tycoon began running publications in the UK (The Sun and The Times), Australia (The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and The Australian), and the US (The Wall Street Journal and New York Post). He also runs book publisher HarperCollins and television broadcasting channels Sky News Australia, and Fox News. Murdoch was also the owner of Sky, 21st Century Fox, and the now-defunct News Of The World.

Many of Murdoch’s papers and television channels have been accused of biased and misleading coverage to support his business interests and political allies. Murdoch formed a close alliance with Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, and The Sun credited itself with helping elect her successor, John Major. Murdoch and his youngest son, James, were required to give testimony when the News Of The World and other Murdoch-owned British papers were accused of phone hacking, police bribery, and other improper conduct in pursuit of stories. A parlimentary select committee concluded that Murdoch “exhibited willful blindness to what was going on in his companies and publications” and stated that he was “not a fit person to exercise the stewardship of a major international company.”

He’s been married four times. In 2022, reports claimed that he and Jerry Hall were splitting after six years of marriage, marking his fourth divorce.

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Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall

Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall — Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch arrive for a State Dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and President Donald Trump at the White House in 2018. Murdoch’s Fox News was a favorite of the former President.

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Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall

Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall — Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Though Fox News would vilify “liberal” Hollywood, they included an invite to Murdoch.

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Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall In 2015

Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall In 2015 — Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall at Twentieth Century Fox Golden Globes Party in 2015. Disney would buy 21st Century Fox in 20178.

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Rupert Murdoch In 2003

Rupert Murdoch In 2003 — Rupert Murdoch testifies on the News Corp./Direct TV deal in 2003. He made a lasting impression.

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Rupert Murdoch in 1992

Rupert Murdoch in 1992 — Rupert Murdoch seemingly always looked like an old man. Here, he is in 1992.

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Rupert Murdoch in 2017

Rupert Murdoch in 2017 — Rupert Murdoch attends the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2017. He wore a hat and glasses.

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Rupert Murdoch in 2012

Rupert Murdoch in 2012 — Rupert Murdoch goes exercising in Green Park, London, Britain in 2012. This was right before the London Olympics.

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Rupert Murdoch In 2015 (again)

Rupert Murdoch In 2015 (again) — Rupert Murdoch attends the 87th Academy Award Vanity Fair After Party. A year later, he’d be married to Jerry Hall.

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