Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman, film producer, investor, and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and one of the main "sharks" on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.
Mark Cuban | |
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Cuban in October 2023 | |
| Born | July 31, 1958 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh Indiana University Bloomington (BS) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, film producer, investor, television personality |
| Known for | Former majority owner of Dallas Mavericks Co-owner of 2929 Entertainment Co-owner of Brondell Owner of Mustang, Texas Investor on Shark Tank |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Tiffany Stewart (m. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | 2011 NBA Champion |
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cuban's entrepreneurial actions manifested early with ventures ranging from selling garbage bags to running newspapers during a strike. He graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and embarked on a diverse business career that included founding MicroSolutions and Broadcast.com, both of which he sold at substantial profits. Cuban's investments span various industries, from technology and media to sports and entertainment. He has been a prominent figure in the NBA, known for his active involvement with the Mavericks (with which he won the 2011 NBA Championship as owner) and frequent disputes with the league's management. Outside of business, Cuban has gathered notability for his philanthropy, political commentary, and involvement in reality television.