Lee Bass

Lee Bass

Lee Bass (#1460)

  • $ 3 B
  • Oil, investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 69 Years

About Me

In 1959 Lee Bass and his three brothers inherited $2.8 million each from oil tycoon uncle Sid Richardson. The brothers parlayed their inheritance into multi-billion-dollar fortunes with the help of bets on oil that paid off big. In early 2017 the four Bass brothers sold their oil company to ExxonMobil for $5.6 billion in stock. Bass owns El Coyote and La Paloma ranches in Texas' Rio Grande Plains, where he raises longhorn cattle.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Lee Bass’s rise and global influence.

  • #1440   Billionaires (2026)
  • #370   Forbes 400 (2019)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Lee Bass’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.9B (May 4, 2026)