Jack Giarraputo | Net Worth, Age, Wife, & Family

The co-founder of Happy Madison Productions, Jack Giarraputo is a veteran when it comes to being a film producer in Hollywood. Jack is best known for producing more than 30 films in a little over a decade with various big studios like Disney, Paramount, Sony, Fox, and Warner Brothers which has garnered about $4 billion at the box office worldwide. 

Giarraputo has been listed as the highest-grossing producer in the top 25 spots by the US Box Office and is also regarded as the highest-grossing producer for movies in the comedy genre. 

Jack Giarraputo’s Age and Early Life

Jack Giarraputo was born in 1967 in the United States of America. He is 56 years old. The information about his early life details and his parent’s identity has not been disclosed to the general public. 

Education

Jack has completed his undergraduate education through the Stern School of Business at New York University and has gained a bachelor’s degree. He completed his postgraduate education from Fordham Law School with a degree in JD.

Jack Giarraputo Career

Jack Giarraputo began his career as a single film producer and started producing numerous movies in Hollywood. Just like Tim Herlihy, Jack has been a very successful film producer.

Jack later collaborated with his fellow producer and partner, Adam Sandler to build the Happy Madison Production in 1999. The production house which is an American film and television production company that is best known for producing comedy genre films became one of the most successful film production houses in Hollywood. 

The duo went on to produce multiple movies that were able to surpass the $100 million mark each. Films like The Waterboy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Longest Yard, and The Wedding Singer were among 14 movies to surpass the record amount. Disney, Paramount, Sony, Fox, and Warner Brothers are some of the famous studios that have worked with Giarraputo in film production. 

After producing movies like the Sandler comedy; Blended, and Pixels, Jack announced his retirement from film production in 2016 to focus on his family life.

Although Giarraputo retired from film production, he is still working actively as a philanthropist and has been very active in helping non-profit organizations like Paralyzed Veterans of America, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Make a Wish Foundation, and Wounded Warriors. 

He also has been helping young girls in Kenya to get better education via the Unstoppable Foundation and has carried out various charity events through his company UrLife.

Jack Giarraputo’s Wife and Children

Jack Giarraputo is married to his wife Michelle Giarraputo and the couple is blessed with two sons; Duke Giarraputo and Ace Giarraputo. The family of four currently resides in their Malibu home in Malibu, California.

Jack Giarraputo’s Net Worth

Being the co-founder of a multi-million film production company as well as being amongst the highest-grossing producers in Hollywood, the total net worth of Jack Giarraputo is estimated to be USD 50 million. His long career as a film producer as well as his successive film production and their income is the direct source of his huge fortune.

Facts and Other Info

A few facts about Jack Giarraputo:

• Jack is Chairman of The Board of the largest motorsports talent representation firm in the United States, Fuel Sports Management.
• Giarraputo has ownership interests in premier talent management firms such as the MLS, the English Premier League, and the NFL.
• Jack is also an entrepreneur and has a private firm called SweetWater Capital which carries out various equity investments.

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