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Rupert Murdoch: A Visual Journey Through the Life of a Media Mogul

Nicole Potter04 mins

The Life and Legacy of Rupert Murdoch

For decades, Rupert Murdoch led the Fox Corporation and News Corporation, notable media companies boasting prestigious outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and Fox News.

In November, he stepped down from the role of chairman for both organizations, yet he continues to serve as chairman emeritus.

Early Beginnings and Rise to Power

Murdoch’s journey commenced in the 1950s with a single local newspaper in Australia, eventually evolving into a vast multimedia empire encompassing television, online platforms, film, and print media across the globe.

A Media Mogul’s Expertise

At 93, Murdoch presides over hundreds of publishing outlets globally, earning his status as one of the wealthiest and most influential individuals. His insatiable quest for timely news and a readiness to finance it have driven significant sales figures, albeit not without sparking heated controversies, including the UK phone scandal of 2011.

Perspectives on Murdoch

“Murdoch is the most ruthless businessman in world history,” opined Roger Stone, a political strategist and ally of former US President Donald Trump.

Family Dynamics and Succession

Over the years, Murdoch has experienced five marriages and is the father of six children. His tendency to set his children against each other in a bid to determine who would inherit his media empire greatly influenced the creation of the acclaimed HBO series “Succession.”

“I just want them to be happy. I hope to be able to leave them a great opportunity like my father left me,” Murdoch reflected.

Murdoch holds a copy of the Sydney tabloid the Daily Mirror in 1960. He bought the newspaper that year.
Murdoch holds a copy of the Sydney tabloid the Daily Mirror in 1960. He bought the newspaper that year.
US President John F. Kennedy, center, meets with Murdoch, right, and newspaper editor Zell Rabin in 1961.
US President John F. Kennedy, center, meets with Murdoch, right, and newspaper editor Zell Rabin in 1961.
Murdoch, right, walks in London with British banker and businessman Stephen Catto in 1968.
Murdoch, right, walks in London with British banker and businessman Stephen Catto in 1968.
Murdoch attends a shareholders meeting for the London newspaper News of the World in 1969.
Murdoch attends a shareholders meeting for the London newspaper News of the World in 1969.
Murdoch and his second wife, Anna, watch their 14-month old daughter, Elisabeth, at their home in London in 1969.
Murdoch and his second wife, Anna, watch their 14-month old daughter, Elisabeth, at their home in London in 1969.
In the 1970s, Murdoch expanded to the United States.
In the 1970s, Murdoch expanded to the United States.
Murdoch holds up a copy of the New York Post in 1978.
Murdoch holds up a copy of the New York Post in 1978.
Murdoch continued to expand his newspaper empire in the early 1980s.
Murdoch continued to expand his newspaper empire in the early 1980s.
Murdoch, left, is seen with Queen Elizabeth II in 1985.
Murdoch, left, is seen with Queen Elizabeth II in 1985.
Murdoch poses in front of newspapers and magazines at the New York Post offices in 1985.
Murdoch poses in front of newspapers and magazines at the New York Post offices in 1985.
Murdoch is joined by his wife, Anna, and their sons — Lachlan, left, and James.
Murdoch is joined by his family at the movie premiere of “Broadcast News” in 1987.
Murdoch presents former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with a humanitarian award.
Murdoch presents former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with a humanitarian award in 1991.
Murdoch is followed by reporters as he arrives for a hearing of the Federal Communications Commission in 1995.
Murdoch arrives for a hearing of the Federal Communications Commission in 1995.
Murdoch shakes hands with Roger Ailes after naming Ailes the head of the new Fox News Channel in 1996.
Murdoch shakes hands with Roger Ailes after naming him head of the Fox News Channel in 1996.
Murdoch poses from the owners box at Dodger Stadium in 1998.
Murdoch poses from the owners box at Dodger Stadium in 1998.


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