Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth3.3 billion USD, 4.8 billion USD
Date Of BirthMay 3, 1935
SpouseJackie Siegel (m. 2000), Bettie Irene Tucker (m. 1970–1997), Geraldine Florence Sanstrom (m. 1961–1968), Jackie Siegel, Bettie Irene Tucker, Geraldine Florence Sanstrom
FactDirecting partner of Scott McGehee.


David A. Siegel (born May 3, 1941) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of Westgate Resorts, one of the largest privately held timeshare companies in the world. Siegel has been credited with revolutionizing the timeshare industry, and is considered one of the most successful businessmen in the United States.

Siegel was born in Chicago, Illinois, to a Jewish family. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Siegel has two brothers and one sister. He was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Siegel began his career in the mail-order business, selling products through magazine ads. He later moved into the timeshare industry, and in 1982, he founded Westgate Resorts. Siegel grew the company into one of the largest timeshare companies in the world, with more than 30,000 employees and over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Siegel has been married three times. His first wife was Jane Borenstein, with whom he had two children. His second wife was Jackie Pardo, with whom he had three children. His third and current wife is Elizabeth Siegel. The couple has one child together.

Siegel has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. He is one of the richest men in America.

General Info

Full NameDavid A. Siegel
Net Worth3.3 billion USD, 4.8 billion USD
Date Of BirthMay 3, 1935
ProfessionEntrepreneur, Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Businessperson
EducationUniversity of Miami, University of Miami
NationalityAmerican, American

Family

SpouseJackie Siegel (m. 2000), Bettie Irene Tucker (m. 1970–1997), Geraldine Florence Sanstrom (m. 1961–1968), Jackie Siegel, Bettie Irene Tucker, Geraldine Florence Sanstrom
ChildrenVictoria Siegel, Jonquil Siegel, Debbie Siegel, Richard Siegel, David Siegel, Susan Siegel, Drew Siegel, Valerie Siegel, Daniel Siegel, Jordan Siegel, Jacqueline Siegel, Steven Siegel, Victoria Siegel, Jonquil Siegel, Richard Siegel, Debbie Siegel, David Siegel, Susan Siegel, Drew Siegel, Valerie Siegel, Daniel Siegel, Jordan Siegel, Jacqueline Siegel, Steven Siegel
ParentsSid Siegel, Sadelle Siegel, Sid Siegel, Sadelle Siegel
SiblingsBarry Siegel, Barry Siegel

Accomplishments

NominationsIndependent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, Satellite Award for Best Director
MoviesWhat Maisie Knew, Uncertainty, Bee Season, The Deep End, Lush, Suture, What Maisie Knew, Uncertainty, Bee Season, The Deep End, Lush, Suture

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Directing partner of Scott McGehee.

Pictures

Movies

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Uncertainty2008producer
Survivor2001TV Series associate producer - 1 episode
The Deep End2001producer
The Business of Strangers2001executive producer
Lush1999producer
Suture1993producer
Birds Past1989Documentary short producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
What Maisie Knew2012
Uncertainty2008
Bee Season2005
The Deep End2001
Suture1993
Birds Past1989Documentary short

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Uncertainty2008written by
The Deep End2001written by
Fallen Angels1995TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
Suture1993written by
Birds Past1989Documentary short

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Deep End2001Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)

Cinematographer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Birds Past1989Documentary short

Camera Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Birds Past1989Documentary short studicam operator

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Birds Past1989Documentary short

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Don Jon2013thanks
The Night Listener2006the director wishes to thank
The Doom Generation1995special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lacerations: The Making of 'Suture'2016Video documentary shortHimself
Film Hawk2016DocumentaryHimself
Anatomy of a Scene2001TV Series documentaryHimself
Birds Past1989Documentary shortBill

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009German Independence Honorary AwardOldenburg Film FestivalTribute
1994Best DirectorSitges - Catalonian International Film FestivalSuture (1993)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Directors' Week AwardFantasportoBest FilmWhat Maisie Knew (2012)
2012Tokyo Grand PrixTokyo International Film FestivalWhat Maisie Knew (2012)
2002Golden Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest DirectorThe Deep End (2001)
2001Grand PrixGhent International Film FestivalThe Deep End (2001)
2001Bronze HorseStockholm Film FestivalThe Deep End (2001)
2001Grand Jury PrizeSundance Film FestivalDramaticThe Deep End (2001)
1995International Fantasy Film AwardFantasportoBest FilmSuture (1993)
1995Independent Spirit AwardIndependent Spirit AwardsBest First FeatureSuture (1993)
1994Best FilmSitges - Catalonian International Film FestivalSuture (1993)
1994Grand Jury PrizeSundance Film FestivalDramaticSuture (1993)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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