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Henry Nicholas III

Henry Nicholas III

Henry Nicholas III (#126)

Global Rank #126
Country Rank #56
Country United States

Henry Nicholas III is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 22 B
  • Semiconductors
  • United States
  • M
  • 66 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #126
Country Rank #56
Net Worth $21.5B
Previous Worth $21.2B
Worth Change +$0.3B
Country United States
Industry Semiconductors
Age 66 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 05 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Newport Coast, California
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Semiconductors

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 66
Source Of Wealth Semiconductors, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Newport Coast, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Divorced
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of California, Los Angeles; Doctorate, University of California, Los Angeles; Master of Science, University of California, Los Angeles
Net Worth Change +$0.3B +1.4% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $21.2B
Current Net Worth $21.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Henry Nicholas III and business partner Henry Samueli cofounded fabless semiconductor firm Broadcom in 1991 in a Redondo Beach, California condominium. Nicholas resigned as CEO of Broadcom in 2003, five years after taking the company public. He's now focused on passing a crime victims' rights bill known as Marsy's Law, named for his murdered sister, which has been adopted by 12 states. In 2019, Nicholas was charged with five counts of drug trafficking after police found heroin and methamphetamine in his Las Vegas hotel room. He took a plea deal, agreeing to attend drug counseling and donate $500,000 to treatment centers.

Insights

Did You Know?

A music enthusiast, Nicholas says his inspiration for Broadcom came from Pink Floyd lyrics.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Henry Nicholas III's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $21.5B (May 4, 2026)

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