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My Take
Jordan Belfort fascinates me precisely because he is a cautionary tale dressed up as a success story. A Bronx kid who clawed his way up Wall Street only to plead guilty to fraud, he became famous through The Wolf of Wall Street, a memoir and film that glamorize what was, at bottom, theft from real victims. I think it is a mistake to romanticize him. Still, I grudgingly note the sheer resilience of reinventing himself as a motivational speaker after disgrace; talking his way back from the bottom is its own grim talent. For me, his real value is as a study in the cost of unchecked greed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jordan Belfort
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーダン・ベルフォート
- Reading
- じょーだん・べるふぉーと
- Born
- July 9, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- motivational speaker / author / stockbroker / broker-dealer / broker
2. Background
- High school
- Bayside High School
- University
- American University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wolf of Wall Street | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jordan Belfort born?
Born July 9, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Jordan Belfort from?
Jordan Belfort is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Jordan Belfort do?
Jordan Belfort works as motivational speaker, author, stockbroker, broker-dealer, broker.
What is Jordan Belfort known for?
Notable works include The Wolf of Wall Street.
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7. 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.