Tilman Fertitta is well-known as the chairman, CEO, and owner of Landry’s, Inc. Also, he is an American billionaire businessman as well as a television personality.

Picture of American businessman, Tilman Fertitta
Caption: Picture of an American businessman, Tilman Fertitta (Photo: Chron)


Is Tilman Fertitta Married ?

As per Forbes reports, Tilman Fertitta and his longtime wife Paige Fertitta divorced. Tilman's divorced reports are mentioned in the Forbes cover story featuring Fertitta among the nation's wealthiest people. However, he hasn't officially confirmed anything about his personal life. Without any official information from Tilman, we assume it as rumor. 

Tilman Fertitta with Paige Fertitta
Caption: Tilman Fertitta with Paige Fertitta (Photo: PaperCity Magazine) 


Tilman got married on 2nd November 1991 to Paige in a beautiful wedding ceremony. Their private yet simple wedding ceremony was held in Harris County, Texas in front of close friends & family. He actually proposed thrice before, and Paige finally accepted his proposal. Out of their married life, they became parents of 4 kids. 


Who is Tilman Fertitta's Wife?

Tilman Fertitta's wife or former wife Paige Farewell was born on 17th December 1958. It is still unclear whether they are still married or not. Her parents were Mary Jo Farwell (mother) and her father Charles Henry Farwell. Also, she has an elder brother, Neil Farwell. Having American nationality, Paige is of white ethnicity. 

Picture of Paige Fertitta smiling
Caption: Picture of Paige Fertitta smiling (Photo: Playerswiki)


She is a smart, beautiful, and ambitious lady. Also, she is an active philanthropist who supports the First Baptist Academy. Paige plans events like M.D. Anderson's Children's Cancer Center, awareness programs, etc.


Tilman Fertitta Father of Four Kids

Out of Tilman's married life, he became the father of 4 children. In the year 1992, he shared a son Michael Fertitta with his wife. The duo became parents of 2nd child a son, Patrick Fertitta, after two years i.e 1994. Soon after, he became the father of 3rd child a daughter Blayne Fertitta born in 1997. 

Tilman Fertitta with his family & Kids
Caption: Tilman Fertitta with his family & Kids (Photo: Chron)


Tilman's youngest son's name is Blake Fertitta but his birth date missing. His sons Michael & Patrick work as directors of the Houston Rockets. Right now, the whole Fertitta family living a comfortable & blissful life together.


What is Tilman Fertitta's Net Worth? 

Tilman Fertitta has an estimated net worth of $7.7 Billion as per reports. Tilman founded a construction company that became very successful when he was in his early 30s. Landry's Restaurant was his first business venture in 1986. He became the controlling stockholder in the company in two years.

Tilman Fertitta posing for picture with a classic car
Caption: Tilman Fertitta posing for a picture with a classic car (Photo: Instagram)


He took the company private in a $1.4 billion deal roughly 25 years later. With many restaurants under its operation today, Landry's includes Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Saltgrass Steakhouse, & Landry's Seafood. Tilman paid $2.2 billion to Leslie Alexander in September 2017 for the Houston Rockets. In the year 1991, he attempted to buy the Rockets for $81 million. Leslie Alexander, who offered $85 million, beat him out. Fertitta bought the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion on September 5, 2017.


Tilman Fertitta Family; His Siblings

Like his ambitions, Fertitta's family is big. His parents were Vic Fertitta (father) and mother Joy Fertitta. Tilman's father, Vic, was a successful businessman with a seafood restaurant. Tilman's father, Vic, was a successful businessman with a seafood restaurant. Originally from Galveston, Texas, where he grew up there.

Tilman Fertitta with his father Vic Fertitta
Caption: Tilman Fertitta with his father Vic Fertitta (Photo: Instagram)


His father inspired Tillman to become a businessman. He began working for his father Vic's restaurant at a young age. He learned many practical skills while helping his father run the business. Todd Fertitta and Victor Fertitta are two siblings brother of Tilman. Both of his brothers involved in business were also well-known business tycoons. 


Who is Tilman Fertitta?

On 25th June 1957, Tilman was born in Galveston, Texas. His birth name is Tilman Joseph Fertitta with the zodiac sign Cancer. Having American nationality, Tilman is of Sicilian ethnicity. He enrolled at Texas Tech University located in Lubbock, Texas. 

Picture of Tilman Fertitta giving interview
Caption: Picture of Tilman Fertitta giving an interview (Photo: Instagram)


Tilman's earned a degree in business administration and hospitality management from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. Also, he owns the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Houston Rockets. Forbes magazine called him the "World's Richest Restaurateur," placing him at 158 on the list of the 400 wealthiest Americans. Tilman has a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75