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Ari Emanuel is listed as a businessperson and literary agent. Born on March 29, 1961, Ari Emanuel is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Macalester College.
My Take
Ari Emanuel is one of the most powerful figures in entertainment that most fans never see on screen, and I find that endlessly interesting. As CEO of WME and chairman of TKO Group, he sits atop a media empire that includes the UFC and WWE. He was a founding partner of Endeavor and engineered its 2009 merger with William Morris, which reshaped the agency business. I'm always drawn to the dealmakers behind the talent — the people who quietly decide which careers get launched. A Macalester College graduate from Chicago, he's proof that agents can wield more influence than the stars they represent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ari Emanuel
- Name (Japanese)
- アリ・エマニュエル
- Reading
- あり・えまにゅえる
- Born
- March 29, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson / literary agent
2. Background
- University
- Macalester College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ari Emanuel born?
Born March 29, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Ari Emanuel from?
Ari Emanuel is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Ari Emanuel do?
Ari Emanuel works as businessperson, literary agent.
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