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Barry Diller

Meet Barry Diller, the super-smart businessman who helped create TV shows and websites you might know!

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Barry Diller

Barry Diller

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Barry Diller
Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller Shankbone NYC 2009
Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller Shankbone NYC 2009
David Scowsill interviews Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC & Expedia, Inc.
Barry Diller Shankbone Metropolitan Opera 2009
Diane von Fürstenberg and Barry Diller Shankbone 2009 Metropolitan Opera
Barry Diller
Barry Diller Shankbone Metropolitan Opera 2009
David Scowsill interviews Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC & Expedia, Inc.
Barry Diller,Web 2.0 Conference 2005
David Scowsill interviews Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC & Expedia, Inc.

Key Facts

Born
February 2, 1942.
Known For
Founding the Fox Broadcasting Company and being chairman of IAC and Expedia Group.
Career Highlight
Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1994.
Fun Fact
He helped create a TV network that shows many popular cartoons and movies!

Who is Barry Diller?

Imagine a super-smart person who loves making exciting things happen, especially on TV and the internet! That's Barry Diller. He's a businessman, which means he's really good at starting and running companies. He's helped create things like the Fox Broadcasting Company, which shows fun cartoons and movies. He's also involved with Expedia, a website where people plan amazing trips!

From Idea to Awesome!

Barry Diller was born a long, long time ago, on February 2, 1942. He didn't start out knowing everything, but he had big ideas. He worked hard and learned how to make those ideas come to life. He's like a builder, but instead of bricks, he builds companies and entertainment. He's been so good at it that he was even put into a special 'Television Hall of Fame'!

Why Barry's Work is Super Cool!

Barry Diller is important because he helped bring lots of entertainment to our homes. Think about your favorite TV shows or the websites you use to learn new things. Barry Diller has played a big part in making some of those happen!

He's like a magician who makes entertainment appear for everyone to enjoy. He's also a billionaire, which means he has a LOT of money, but he uses it to build even more cool stuff.

Making TV Magic Happen!

One of Barry Diller's coolest achievements was helping to start the Fox Broadcasting Company. This is like a giant playground for TV shows! He worked with another smart person named Rupert Murdoch to get it going. This company shows lots of popular programs that millions of people watch. It's amazing to think how one person can help create something so big that entertains so many!

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