Biography
Richard Hilton is an American businessman known for being the co-founder of Hilton & Hyland real estate brokerage firm. Previously, he founded the Hilton Realty Investment commercial real estate. Likewise, he is the father of socialites Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton with actress Kathy Richards.
How old is He? – Age
Hilton is 68 years old as of 2024. He was born on August 17, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is He? – Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.
Mother, Father, and Brother – Family
Richard was born to his parents; Barron Hilton and Marilyn June Hawley in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is known that his partenal grandfather was Conrad Hilton was the original founder of the Hilton Hotel. He experienced his childhood along with his seven siblings. They are; Hawley Anne, Steven Michael, David Alan, Sharon Constance, Daniel Kevin, Ronald Jeffrey, and William Barron Hilton Jr.
Education
Hilton enrolled at the University of Denver where he graduated with a degree in hotel and restaurant management in 1978.
Is He Married? – Wife
Richard has been married to his lovely wife, Kathy Hilton, since 1979. She is a socialite and fashion designer. Likewise, she is an actress and television personality known for her several appearances The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The World According to Paris, and I Want To Be a Hilton. Presently, the couple resides in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
Children
Hilton and his wife Kathy have been blessed with four children. They are Paris Hilton, Nicholai Olivia Rothschild, Barron Hilton II, and Conrad Hughes Hilton. It is known that the couple has eight grandchildren, three by Barron, two by Paris, as well as three by Nicky.
Career In Business
Richard is a vastly recognized businessman who has been affiliated with the Hilton & Hyland Real Estate Inc. since 2006. Presently, he serves as the chairman the real estate brokerage firm based in Beverly Hills, California.
It is known that the organization specializes in homes and estates in Santa Barbara and San Diego. Likewise, he chairs estates in Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, Malibu, Bel-Air, Brentwood, and Hollywood Hills.
Most noteworthy, he had his career start in the real estate at Eastdil Secured real estate investment banking firm in New York. During this time, he often secured participation of institutional investors and pension funds in various transactions on the spinoff of Eastman Dillon.
Furthermore, he collaborated with Jeffrey Hyland in the developments of Brentwood Country Estates. In their Million Dollar Listing, they had cast members such as Nichelle; Ron Kass’s son, Robert as well as Frank Robinson’s daughter.
Net Worth
Hilton has an estimated net worth of $350 Million.
Movies and TV Shows
- Curfew
- Paris Hilton’s My New BFF
- I Want to Be a Hilton