Les Moonves

Les Moonves: Biography in Details

Who is Les Moonves?

Les Moonves is an American media executive and former actor. He is the current President, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation. Additionally, he is also the Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Viacom, Inc.

Les Moonves’ Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Moonves was born Leslie Roy Moonves in New York City, New York on October 6, 1949, to parents Josephine(mother) and Herman Moonves(father). He spent his childhood years in Valley Stream, New York.

Additionally, he has two brothers, Jon Moonves, and one sister. He became interested in the world of acting in his childhood years.

He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to Ashkenazi Jewish ethnic background.

Talking about his education, Moonves attended Valley Stream Central High School. Additionally, he also attended Bucknell University and graduated in 1971. Furthermore, he also studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.

Les Moonves’ Career, Salary, Net Worth

Les Moonves initially worked as an actor. He had roles in movies including ‘Cannon’, ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’. Additionally, he also portrayed himself in an episode of ‘The Practice’ on April 7, 2003. He has 9 credits as an actor. Furthermore, coming to his business career, Moonves joined Lorimar Television in 1985.

There, he worked as an executive in charge of its movies and mini-series. In addition, he also served as the president at Lorimar from 1990 to 1993. In July 1995, he joined CBS as president of CBS Entertainment.

Between 2012 and 2013, Moonves was considered the second most highly paid director. Since 1999, he has been serving on the board of ZeniMax Media. Additionally, he was paid $68.4 million in 2017 making him the second-highest paid CEO. He helped make the deal that brought together United Paramount Network(UPN) with The WB Television Network.

Les Moonves has won the Career Achievement Award, Milestone Award (PGA Awards), and Showmanship Award (Publicists Guild of America).

Moonves has not revealed his current salary. However, he has an estimated net worth of around $400 million as of 2023.

Is Les Moonves involved in any rumors and controversies?

Moonves became part of a controversy after he led CBS to file a $500 million lawsuit against Howard Stern on February 28, 2006. More recently, he became part of another major controversy after the CBS board seceded to discuss sexual allegations against him. Additionally, six women have accused him of sexual harassment.

The news of Les getting $120 million even after being accused of sexual misconduct is creating controversy.

Les Moonves’ Body Measurement

Talking about his body measurement, there are no details available about Moonves’ height and weight. His hair color is Grey/Black and his eye color is hazel. His shoe size is unknown.

Is Les Moonves active on social media?

Les Moonves is not active on social media. He does not have his official Twitter and Instagram accounts. Furthermore, he is not active on Facebook as well.

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