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Roger Ailes was an American television executive and media consultant. He was the founder and former chairman and CEO of Fox News and the Fox Television Stations Group, from which he resigned in July 2016 following allegations of sexual harassment. Ailes was a media consultant for Republican presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, and for Rudy Giuliani's first mayoral campaign. In 2016, he became an adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, where he assisted with debate preparation. Ailes was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of Donna Marie (née Cunningham) and Robert Eugene Ailes, a factory maintenance foreman. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio. He was married to Elizabeth Tilson from 1998 until his death in 2017. Ailes was estimated to have a net worth of $100 million. He earned his wealth through his career as a television executive and media consultant. He was the founder and former chairman and CEO of Fox News and the Fox Television Stations Group. He also served as a media consultant for Republican presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, and for Rudy Giuliani's first mayoral campaign. In 2016, he became an adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, where he assisted with debate preparation.

Popular As Roger Eugene Ailes
Occupation producer,director,executive
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May 1940
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Warren, Ohio, USA
Date of death 18 May, 2017
Died Place Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Nationality United States

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Roger Ailes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Roger Ailes height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Roger Ailes's Wife?

His wife is Elizabeth Tilson (14 February 1998 - 18 May 2017) ( his death) ( 1 child), Norma Ferrer (1981 - 1995) ( divorced), Marjorie White (1960 - 1977) ( divorced)

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Wife Elizabeth Tilson (14 February 1998 - 18 May 2017) ( his death) ( 1 child), Norma Ferrer (1981 - 1995) ( divorced), Marjorie White (1960 - 1977) ( divorced)
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Roger Ailes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Roger Ailes worth at the age of 77 years old? Roger Ailes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Roger Ailes's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Producer

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2016

Resigned after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed by a former Fox News anchor, receiving a reported $40 million golden parachute as part of his exit agreement [July 2016].

1998

Ailes was a Presbyterian who converted to Catholicism when he married his 3rd wife Beth in 1998.

1993

In 1993, Roger Ailes was named president of CNBC.

1992

Roger Ailes announced his withdrawal from political consulting in 1992. After his successful political consulting efforts, Roger Ailes helped produce a television special called "Television and the Presidency", which was later expanded to be a multi-part series.

1988

In 1988, Roger Ailes wrote a book called "You Are the Message: Secrets of the Master Communicators", in which he divulged some of the strategies and philosophies for successful performances in public.

1987

Again in 1987 and 1988, while acting as producer for several television specials, Roger Ailes successfully coached and consulted George Bush to victory in both the Republican primaries and, afterwards, the presidential election beating opponent Michael Dukakis.

1984

This time, for the 1984 campaign of Ronald Reagan. It is widely believed that Ailes' coaching of Reagan was the deciding factor which allowed Reagan to win the second presidential debate with Walter Mondale.

1972

He produced two Broadway plays: "Mother Earth" in 1972 and "Hot-L Baltimore", which premiered in 1973 and ran for three years. Roger Ailes' exposure and success in his political consulting during the Nixon campaign, allowed him to once again consult for a presidential campaign.

1968

"The Mike Douglas Show" was also the show that allowed Roger Ailes to be nominated for an Emmy in 1968. It was during Roger Ailes' work on "The Mike Douglas" show that he engaged in a lively discussion about Television and the role it plays in Politics with then-Presidential candidate Richard Nixon.

In 1968, Roger Ailes founded Ailes Communication in New York, a media production and consulting firm which consulted for a number of different politicians and businesses.

1967

Nixon, having recognized Roger Ailes talent and foresight, brought him on as media adviser to Nixon's presidential campaign from 1967-1968.

1965

Working in Cleveland and Philadelphia, Roger Ailes quickly rose to producer in 1965 and executive producer between 1967 and 1968.

1962

Roger Eugene Ailes was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of Donna Marie and Robert Eugene Ailes, a factory foreman at a local factory. Later in life, Roger Ailes was inducted into the Warren High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Roger Ailes graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a BA in 1962.

1961

Soon afterwards, Ailes began his television career as a property assistant on The Mike Douglas Show (1961).