Jerry Robinson is a famous businessman, producer and television presenter from Donegal. Jerry Robinson has died at the age of 72. Born in Dunfanaghy in 1948, he briefly trained as a Catholic priest before beginning his career as an accountant at Matchbox Toys in the mid-1960s. Value, family, career and more on Jerry Robinson.
| Real Name | Gerry Robinson |
| Age | 72 years old (Died) |
| Birthdate | 23 October 1948 |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 75 Kg |
| Measurements | Not Known |
| Martial Status | Married |
| Wife | Heather |
| Children | Samantha, Richard, April and Tim |
| Net Worth | $3 million, as of 2021 |
Who is Jerry Robinson?
He then held various roles in production, support and entertainment.
In 1987 he oversaw the acquisition of the division that would later become Compass Group.
Four years later, he joined Granada Television as CEO and then Chairman.
In addition to creating a number of successful television shows, Mr. Robinson has also directed several projects dedicated to rebuilding failing businesses.
These include Show Them Who’s Boss, Jerry’s Big Decision and two NHS leadership series.
For decades he was also Chairman of Allied Domecq, Arts Council England, British Sky Broadcasting Group and ITN.
jerry robinson family
After spending most of his working life in England, he returned to Donegal with his family in 1998 and settled at the Oakfield Park estate in Rafo.
He then spent a lot of time renovating the house and garden.
In 2003 he was knighted for services to the arts and business.
Jerry Robinson’s wife and children
He leaves behind his wife Heather, daughters and sons Samantha, Richard, April and Tim.
In addition, Robinson is divorced and remarried with four children. She lived in Oakfield Demesna, Rafo, County Donegal. She founded a botanic garden with a narrow gauge railway, the Lake Difflin Railway, open to the public.
Jerry Robinson Wiki/Biography
Jerry Robinson career
Jerry Robinson left Matchbox in 1974 to work as an accountant at Lex Vehicle Leasing. Robinson’s first foray into broadcasting was the revival of the BBC’s problem-solving tool, originally run by Sir John Harvey Jones in the early 1990s.
Robinson has been president of the Arts Council for England for six years since 1998, in which role he was one of many victims of a parody of British comedian Ali G.
Jerry Robinson net worth
Gerry Robinson was added to the New Year Honors list in 2004 and donated around £70,000 to the party between 2001 and 2005.
As of 2021, his net worth is estimated at $3 million.
Jerry Robinson Facts and News
Jerry Robinson led the company through several hostile mergers and acquisitions, including London Weekend Television (1993) and Forte Group (1996).
In 1999, Robinson was the subject of the biography Lord of the Dance written by business journalist William Kay and published by Orion Business Books ISBN 0752810480.
In 2005, he unsuccessfully tried to remove Doug Flynn from his position as CEO of Rentokil Initial and take over as CEO, winning a 5% stake in the company, then valued at £56m.