Jeff Bezos Biography
Jeffrey Preston Bezos was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He founded Amazon in his garage in 1994 and grew it from an online bookstore into one of the world's most valuable companies.
Personal Life
Who are Jeff Bezos's parents?
Theodore Jorgensen (biological), Mike Bezos (adoptive), Jacklyn Gise
Did Jeff Bezos have siblings?
Yes — Christina Bezos, Mark Bezos.
Was Jeff Bezos married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Scott | 1993 | 2019 |
| Lauren Sánchez | partner | N/A |
Did Jeff Bezos have children?
Jeff Bezos had 4 children: Preston Bezos, Stella Bezos, Tabitha Bezos, one adopted daughter.
What religion was Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos was None.
What was Jeff Bezos's ethnicity?
Jeff Bezos was of Cuban, English, German heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Star Trek Beyond (2016, cameo)
Awards
- Time Person of the Year (1999)
Facts About Jeff Bezos
- He founded Amazon in his garage in 1994
- He launched himself to space on Blue Origin in July 2021
- Amazon started as an online bookstore
- He pledged $10 billion to climate change initiatives
Jeff Bezos Quotes
"One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out."
Legacy
Jeff Bezos transformed global commerce through Amazon. He pledged $10 billion to fight climate change through the Bezos Earth Fund.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia📖 Forbes
Last verified: 2026-05-19