Donald Trump

Guide Note

Donald Trump is a Real estate mogul, author and television personality.

Fast Facts

1. Born: June 14, 1946
2. Birthplace: New York City, NY
3. Net Worth: $3 billion (2008)
4. Wife: Melania Trump
5. Father of Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump
6. Trademark: Comb over hairstyle, use of superlatives
7. Host of The Apprentice
8. Catchphrase: "You're fired"
9. Chief executive officer of The Trump Organization
10. Co-owns Miss Universe Organization
11. WWE fan

Known for his business savvy and outspoken demeanor, Trump owns and has developed luxury apartments, hotels and casinos all the world over. To date, Trump has established properties in New York, Mexico, Dubai, Las Vegas and Atlantic City, among other locations.

Despite some financial difficulties for some projects in 1992 and 2004, during which he had to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Trump remains an influential businessman, and in 2007, Forbes listed his wealth at an estimated $3 billion.

Aside from making sporadic appearances as himself in films and TV shows, Trump hosts the reality series The Apprentice, where contestants perform various business tasks in the hopes of running one of Trump's properties. Whenever a contestant fails to meet his standards, he excuses them from the competition with his trademark slogan, "you're fired."

His public persona has become the target of some critics, including Rosie O'Donnell, who Trump publicly feuded with in late 2006.