Known primarily as the son of Michael Eisner, who is the president of Disney, Eric Eisner is also active in the field of entertainment and is an American film producer and entrepreneur. Though he has a backing because of his father’s influence, he chose his own path and founded a company, Double E Pictures, and is working as the CEO. He is also a partner at The Tornante Company, a company established by his father.
Coming from an entertainment family, Eric, too, had the same inclination and is active in producing movies in Hollywood. He has built a career for himself and has made an impressive net worth out of it. Let’s trace his life, career, and net worth in detail.
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Early Life
Son of a prominent entertainment figure, Micheal Eisner, a former chairman and CEO of Walt Disney, Eric was born on 19th August 1960 in the United States. His early childhood days were spent living in the world of business and the entertainment industry. His mother, Jane Breckenridge Eisner, too, had a creative background. Both his parents had an influence on Eric, shaping his career and future investments.
During his childhood, Eric was interested in academics and sports. He went to Dartmouth College and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, and later went to UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and completed his MBA. Driven by his education and strong family influence, he not only made a career in the entertainment industry but also in sports management.
Beginning of Career
Soon after he completed his education from UCLA, Eric began his professional career by stepping into the world of sports management and founded The Tornante company’s sports Division under the firm of the same name, founded by his father. He was busy representing athletes and investing in sports-related ventures.
Later, he also stepped into entertainment and film production and founded a company, Double E Pictures that has produced many projects, including a recognized work, “Hamptons,” which was a 2006 documentary. The company also produced Jake’s Booty Call, one of the first films based on the internet series.
Not affecting his career directly, but Eric has also invested in many non-profit organizations that focus on and empower education and youth development. This shows that he cares about the social issues as well.
Relationships
Most of his private life is well-kept from the eye of public. All that is available is that he is married to Stacey Bendet on 1st June 2008, who is a famous fashion designer and the founder of Alice + Olivia, a global fashion brand. The couple has three daughters. However, his wife is quite active on social media and shares frequently.
Major Sources of Income and Net Worth
Eric Eisner’s estimated net worth is about $50 million, which he has accumulated by actively working in his own production company, Double E Pictures, and by producing movies. He also makes money while managing the sports division of the company founded by his father, The Tornante Company.
