Jean Paul Getty
Acting
1892-12-15
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Biography
His first big break in the oil business occurred in 1915, when he purchased an interest in an oil lease on a farm south of Tulsa, Oklahoma for $500. His contemporaries thought him foolish, but 3 days after striking oil, he realized $11,850 from his share of the profits. By the age of 24, he had made his first $1 million.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
#1
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Self/Cameo (archive footage)
9.0 / 10
DocumentaryTV Movie
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
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#2
Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Self
8.8 / 10
Documentary
Alan Whicker interviews billionaire J. Paul Getty, who discusses reports of his meanness, his unsuccessful marriages, why he keeps working, and what he's had to sacrifice to become the world's richest man.
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