John de Mol is a Dutch media tycoon with an impressive net worth of $2.2 billion, ranking him as the third richest person in the Netherlands and the 670th richest globally. He is renowned for his influential role in shaping reality television through his companies, Endemol and Talpa, with hit shows like “Big Brother,” “The Voice,” and “Deal or No Deal.”
Early Life
Born on April 24, 1955, in Hilversum, Netherlands, John de Mol Jr. grew up in a creative household. His father, John de Mol Sr., was a television producer, which exposed him early to the television industry. He grew up alongside his sister, Linda de Mol, who is a well-known broadcaster and actress.