Kenny Troutt

Kenny Troutt (#2453)

Global Rank #2453

Country Rank #790

Country United States

Kenny Troutt is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Telecom
United States
M
78 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,453

Country Rank #790

Net Worth $1.7B

Previous Worth $1.7B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Telecom

Age 78 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Dallas, Texas

Citizenship United States

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 78

Source Of Wealth Telecom, Self Made

Residence Dallas, Texas

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Southern Illinois University

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $1.7B

Current Net Worth $1.7B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Kenny Troutt founded long-distance phone company Excel Communications in 1988 and took the company public in 1996. In 1998, Troutt sold Excel Communications to Teleglobe in a $3.5 billion deal and reinvested the profits in stocks, bonds and horses. An avid horse racing fan, Troutt owns WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, breeder of Thoroughbreds including a Kentucky Derby winner. The son of a single mother who worked as a bartender, Troutt grew up in public housing in Mount Vernon, IL.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#2386

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

For years, Troutt sponsored his sons' nationally competitive basketball teams, providing jerseys, equipment and even rides on his private jet to tournaments.

Wealth Growth

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Current Net Worth: $1.7B (May 4, 2026)