Biography
Few could lay claim to living the American Dream of fame and financial success, but hotelier and casino mogul Donald Trump did - though his prosperity was not without its consequences. Trump, or "The Donald" as he was famously dubbed by ex-wife Ivana, mastered the art of deal making, starting with utilizing his inherent ruthlessness and cunning. A success in the business world, Trump also managed to become famous for his brazen and unabashed …
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Career Milestones
1975 | At the age of 26, proposed the rebuilding of the aging Commodore Hotel above Grand Central Station into the luxury Grand Hyatt; went on to build Trump Parc and The Plaza Hotel |
1983 | Opened the 69-storey Trump Towers condominium and retail building on Fifth Avenue |
1984 | Entered into the casino business in Atlantic City and New Jersey; includes The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort |
1984 | Purchased the New Jersey Generals football club of the United States Football League (USFL); the league folded a few years later |
1990 | Was forced into bankruptcy for over $2 billion in bank loans that he couldn't pay |
1996 | Purchased the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen beauty pageants; also executive produces the shows |
1998 | Cast as a VIP Patron in the film, "54," which is based on the Famous 70's NYC nightclub |
1998 | Made a cameo as himself in the Woody Allen film, "Celebrity" |
2001 | Appeared as himself in the Ben Stiller comedy, "Zoolander" |
2002 | Entered into an exclusive agreement with NBC to become equal partners in the Miss Universe franchise |
2003 | Partnered with NBC and executive producer Mark Burnett on the reality series, "The Apprentice"; was also the host and executive producer |
2004 | Launched the "Apprentice" inspired magazine titled, Trump World |
2005 | Executive produced the spin-off series, "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" (NBC) |
2007 | "The Apprentice" was renewed for its seventh season, which will feature high profile celebrities playing the game to raise money for charity |
Awards
2004 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality - Competition Program in The Apprentice |
2005 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality - Competition Program in The Apprentice |