Warren Beatty Biography: Net Worth, Health, Wife, Children, Age, Movies, Sister, Son, Parents

Biography

Henry Warren Beatty is a renowned American actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who has been a Hollywood heartthrob and a powerful force in cinema for decades.

Famous for his roles in films like Bonnie and Clyde, where he also served as a producer, and Shampoo, where he portrayed a charming hairdresser, Beatty‘s allure is as legendary as his talent.

Warren Beatty also directed Reds, which earned him an Oscar for Best Director. This shows that he’s not just about looks but is deeply committed to filmmaking.

Warren Beatty
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Henry Warren Beatty
Stage Name:	Warren Beatty
Born:	30 March 1937 (age 87 years old)
Place of Birth:	Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Washington-Lee High School, Northwestern University,
Height:	182 cm
Parents:	Ira Owens Beaty, Kathlyn Corinne MacLean
Siblings:	Shirley MacLaine
Spouse:	Annette Bening (m. 1992)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Stephanie Seymour (1990 – 1991), Madonna (1989 – 1990), Joyce Hyser (1988), Isabelle Adjani (1986 – 1987), Kelly McGillis (1985), Mary Tyler Moore (1980 – 1981), Bitten Knudsen (1979 – 1981), Sallie Blair (1978), Diane Keaton (1978 – 1980), Barbara Minty (1977 – 1978), Stacey Nelkin (1977), Michelle Phillips (1976 – 1977), Pat Cleveland (1975 – 1978), Lee Grant (1974), Carly Simon (1972 – 1973), Julie Christie (1968 – 1974), Maya Plisetskaya (1966 – 1967), Leslie Caron (1964 – 1966), Claudia Cardinale (1963 – 1965), Samantha Eggar (1963), Natalie Wood (1960 – 1963), Joan Collins (1959 – 1960), Joey Heatherton (1959 – 1960), Greta Chi (1959), Elizabeth Hubbard (1958), Diane Ladd (1958), Nancy Dussault (1952), Connie Chung, Judy Carne, Jeanne Rainer, Dayle Haddon, Cynthia Sikes, Dewi Sukarno, Diana Ross, Tsipi Levine, Charlene Gehm, Margaux Hemingway, Brooke Hayward, Diane von Fürstenberg, Raquel Welch, Ali MacGraw, Candice Bergen, Laura Misch Owens, Sandra Grant, Elle Macpherson, Mamie Van Doren, Daryl Hannah (1987), Charlotte Lewis (1984), Jessica Savitch (1982), Janice Dickinson (1980), Christina Onassis (1980), Bianca Jagger (1978), Iman (1977), Kate Jackson (1977), Constance Money (1977), Serena (1977), Jacqueline Kennedy (1976), Barbara Hershey (1976), Bebe Buell (1975), Melanie Griffith (1974), Colleen Brennan (1974), Germaine Greer (1974), Goldie Hawn (1971), Liv Ullmann (1971), Joni Mitchell (1971), Carole Mallory (1970 – 1971), Britt Ekland (1970), Brigitte Bardot (1969), Jane Fonda (1969), Maria Callas (1968), Marisa Mell (1968), Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia (1968), Mary Johnson (1967), Juliet Prowse (1966), Princess Margaret (1966), Linda McCartney (1966 – 1968), Barbara Harris (1966), Bernadette Peters (1965), Alexandra Stewart (1964), Diane McBain (1963), Inger Stevens (1963), Lana Wood (1963 – 1975), Cher (1963), Susan Strasberg (1961), Stella Stevens (1959), Diane Baker (1959), Eve Babitz, Barbara Allen, Jennifer Lee Pryor, Veruschka von Lehndorff, Kathleen Tynan, Suze Randall, Diane Sawyer, Tracey Adams, Sharon Mitchell, Vanessa Redgrave, Beverly Johnson, Sylvia Kristel, Marina Cicogna, Christine Keeler, Carol Alt (1990), Barbra Streisand (1969), Morgan Fairchild (1966), Susannah York (1966), Jean Seberg (1964), Vivien Leigh (1961), Lillian Hellman, Christa Helm, Annette Stroyberg, Robin Menken
Children:	Stephen Ira Beatty, Ella Beatty, Benjamin Beatty, Isabel Beatty
Occupation:	Actor • Filmmaker
Net Worth:	$350 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Warren Beatty, born on March 30, 1937, in the quaint town of Richmond, Virginia, didn’t start life with the glitz and glamour that would later define him. His journey from a small-town boy to a Hollywood legend is a tale of charm, talent, and a bit of rebellion.

Raised in a Methodist household, Beatty‘s early life was shaped by his parents, Ira Owens Beaty, a teacher and real estate agent, and Kathlyn Corley MacLean, a drama teacher. Their influence in education might have set the stage for his later career in storytelling, but his sister, Shirley MacLaine, first dipped her toes into the acting world, setting a precedent for Warren.

Warren Beatty attended Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, where he was more known for his athletic prowess than his thespian skills. However, his path took a dramatic turn when he won a scholarship to Northwestern University for drama. True to form, Beatty didn’t quite follow the traditional route; he left before graduating, choosing instead to move to New York to pursue acting. This was his way of saying, “I’ll learn on the job,” which, in Hollywood terms, is like writing your own ticket.

Beatty’s diverse background, which includes English, Scottish, and Irish descent, perhaps contributed to Warren Beatty‘s universal appeal.

Career

Warren Beatty‘s career is a tapestry woven with charm, talent, and an unrelenting drive to shape his path in Hollywood. Born in 1937, his rise from a high school athlete in Virginia to a cinematic legend is filled with bold choices and a refusal to conform.

Beatty‘s Hollywood debut came with his role in Splendor in the Grass (1961), where his performance as Bud Stamper quickly garnered attention. But Bonnie and Clyde (1967) skyrocketed him to fame. Not only did he star in this groundbreaking film, but he also produced it, demonstrating his versatility and vision. The film’s blend of violence and romance was shocking and captivating, marking a turning point in American cinema.

In the 1970s, Beatty solidified his status as a leading man with films like Shampoo (1975), where he played a seductive hairdresser, a role that mirrored his off-screen reputation. Yet, he wasn’t confined to romantic leads. In The Parallax View (1974), Beatty explored darker themes of conspiracy and paranoia, showcasing his range as an actor.

Warren Beatty‘s ambitions extended far beyond acting. He directed Heaven Can Wait (1978), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. This remake of Here Comes Mr. Jordan highlighted his talent for blending comedy and romance, reinforcing his standing as a major force in Hollywood.

In the 1980s, Beatty took on even more creative control with Reds (1981), a film in which he starred, directed, produced, and co-wrote. This epic about journalist John Reed and the Russian Revolution was a personal passion project, earning him four Academy Award nominations and winning Best Director. Reds was a bold statement of his artistic vision and control, a rarity in an industry that often limits creative freedom.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Warren Beatty became more selective in his roles but continued to leave a strong impact. Bugsy (1991) earned another Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of gangster Bugsy Siegel. Love Affair (1994) showed that even later in his career, Beatty could still captivate audiences with romance, even if the film didn’t reach the heights of his earlier work.

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Discography

• Bonnie and Clyde (1967) – Director, Producer, Actor
• Reds (1981) – Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter
• Heaven Can Wait (1978) – Director, Producer, Actor
• Shampoo (1975) – Actor
• Bugsy (1991) – Actor
• The Parallax View (1974) – Actor
• Splendor in the Grass (1961) – Actor
• Dick Tracy (1990) – Director, Producer, Actor
• Love Affair (1994) – Actor
• Ishtar (1987) – Director, Producer, Actor
• McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) – Actor
• Reds (1981) – Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter
• Rules Don’t Apply (2016) – Director, Producer, Actor
• The Fortune (1975) – Actor
• Town & Country (2001) – Actor
• Reds (1981) – Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter
• The Only Game in Town (1970) – Actor
• Lilith (1964) – Actor
• All Fall Down (1962) – Actor
• The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) – Actor

Personal Life

Warren Beatty‘s most enduring relationship has been with Annette Bening, whom he married in 1992. Their marriage has become one of Hollywood’s more stable partnerships, and they have four children together: Stephen Ira Beatty, Ella Beatty, Benjamin Beatty, and Isabel Beatty.

Before meeting Bening, Beatty was famously linked to numerous high-profile romances, each making headlines in their own right. His dating history includes stars like Natalie Wood, Leslie Caron, Joan Collins, Brigitte Bardot, Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Sinatra, and Madonna, among many others. His reputation as a serial dater became a defining aspect of his public image, often eclipsing his professional accomplishments.

Despite his many romantic entanglements, Beatty has only been married once, which might come as a surprise given his playboy persona. His commitment to Bening has revealed a different side of him, one that values long-term relationships over short-lived flings.

Standing at 6 feet tall, Beatty‘s height is just one of the physical traits contributing to his magnetic screen presence.

Relationships

Warren Beatty has been in relationships with Stephanie Seymour, Madonna, Joyce Hyser, Isabelle Adjani, Kelly McGillis, Mary Tyler Moore, Bitten Knudsen, Sallie Blair, Diane Keaton, Barbara Minty, Stacey Nelkin, Michelle Phillips, Pat Cleveland, Lee Grant, Carly Simon, Julie Christie, Maya Plisetskaya, Leslie Caron, Claudia Cardinale, Samantha Eggar, Natalie Wood, Joan Collins, Joey Heatherton, Greta Chi, Elizabeth Hubbard, Diane Ladd, Nancy Dussault, Connie Chung, Judy Carne, Jeanne Rainer, Dayle Haddon, Cynthia Sikes, Dewi Sukarno, Diana Ross, Tsipi Levine, Charlene Gehm, Margaux Hemingway, Brooke Hayward, Diane von Fürstenberg, Raquel Welch, Ali MacGraw, Candice Bergen, Laura Misch Owens, Sandra Grant, Elle Macpherson, and Mamie Van Doren.

He has also had encounters with Daryl Hannah, Charlotte Lewis, Jessica Savitch, Janice Dickinson, Christina Onassis, Bianca Jagger, Iman, Kate Jackson, Constance Money, Serena, Jacqueline Kennedy, Barbara Hershey, Bebe Buell, Melanie Griffith, Colleen Brennan, Germaine Greer, Goldie Hawn, Liv Ullmann, Joni Mitchell, Carole Mallory, Britt Ekland, Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Maria Callas, Marisa Mell, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Mary Johnson, Juliet Prowse, Princess Margaret, Linda McCartney, Barbara Harris, Bernadette Peters, Alexandra Stewart, Diane McBain, Inger Stevens, Lana Wood, Cher, Susan Strasberg, Stella Stevens, Diane Baker, Eve Babitz, Barbara Allen, Jennifer Lee Pryor, Veruschka von Lehndorff, Kathleen Tynan, Suze Randall, Diane Sawyer, Tracey Adams, Sharon Mitchell, Vanessa Redgrave, Beverly Johnson, Sylvia Kristel, Marina Cicogna, and Christine Keeler.

Beatty is also rumored to have been involved with Carol Alt, Barbra Streisand, Morgan Fairchild, Susannah York, Jean Seberg, Vivien Leigh, Lillian Hellman, Christa Helm, Annette Stroyberg, and Robin Menken.

Net Worth

With his illustrious career spanning acting, directing, producing, and screenwriting, Warren Beatty has amassed a considerable net worth. As of recent estimates, his net worth is around $350 million. This wealth comes from his blockbuster films, his savvy investments in real estate, and his long-term involvement in Hollywood’s lucrative projects.