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Kenny Troutt

Kenny Troutt

Kenny Troutt (#2478)

Global Rank #2478
Country Rank #810
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 #2,478
Country Rank #810
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
Last Refreshed 06 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Dallas, Texas
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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.

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

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Kenny Troutt's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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

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