Anschutz Foundation
| Philip Anschutz | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Philip Frederick Anschutz December 28, 1939 Russell, Kansas, U.S. |
| Residence | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$12 billion (August 2017) |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Anschutz |
| Children | 3 |
Philip Frederick Anschutz (/ˈænʃuːts/ AN-shoots; born December 28, 1939) is an American billionaire entrepreneur who owns or controls many companies in a variety of businesses, including energy, railroads, real estate, sports, newspapers, movies, theaters, arenas and music. He is a philanthropist whose name appears on medical and educational institutions to which he donated millions. He is described as a Christian conservative. In his early career he bought out his father's oil drilling company, Circle A Drilling, in 1961 and earned large returns in Wyoming. He invested in stocks, real estate and railroads. He expanded his investments to sports and entertainment companies, co-founding Major League Soccer as well as multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes, and the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. Anschutz owns stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and venues including the Staples Center, The O2, London, and the StubHub Center. Through his ownership of Walden Media, Anschutz has invested in films such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Ray, and Joshua. Through AEG Live, Anschutz owns the Coachella Music Festival.
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