Ever wondered how far someone would go for wealth and power? Jordan Belfort's life is a cautionary tale of ambition gone awry, a descent into a vortex of fraud, extravagance, and moral decay. His story isn't just about making money; it's about the dangerous allure of unchecked greed and the devastating consequences that follow.
Belfort's trajectory is nothing short of meteoric, followed by a spectacular crash. From an ambitious newcomer on Wall Street, he rapidly amassed a fortune through dubious means, building an empire predicated on deception and manipulation. His firm, Stratton Oakmont, became synonymous with aggressive sales tactics and the sale of penny stocks to unsuspecting investors, allowing Belfort and his cohorts to live lives of unimaginable luxury. But the party couldn't last forever; the FBI soon began to close in, exposing the web of deceit and corruption that underpinned Belfort's empire.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jordan Ross Belfort |
| Date of Birth | July 9, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | The Bronx, New York City, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | American University (Biology - Did not graduate), Business courses later |
| Marital Status | Divorced (Denise Lombardo, Nadine Caridi), Married (Anne Koppe) |
| Children | Two (Chandler Belfort, Carter Belfort) |
| Career | Entrepreneur, Stockbroker, Author, Motivational Speaker |
| Companies | Stratton Oakmont (Founder) |
| Net Worth (Estimated) | Reportedly in debt due to restitution payments. |
| Legal Issues | Convicted of securities fraud and money laundering. Served 22 months in prison. |
| Books | "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Catching the Wolf of Wall Street" |
| Website | jordanbelfort.com |
