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Rupert Johnson Jr

Rupert Johnson Jr

Rupert Johnson Jr (#723)

Global Rank #723
Country Rank #301
Country United States

Rupert Johnson Jr is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 6 B
  • Franklin Templeton
  • United States
  • M
  • 86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #723
Country Rank #301
Net Worth $5.8B
Previous Worth $5.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Franklin Templeton
Age 86 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 09 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Burlingame, California
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Franklin Templeton

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Personal Stats

Age 86
Source Of Wealth Franklin Templeton
Self Made Score 4
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Burlingame, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Washington & Lee University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $5.8B
Current Net Worth $5.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Rupert Johnson Jr. is the vice chairman of Franklin Resources, a global investment management firm also called Franklin Templeton Investments. He is the largest shareholder in the firm with 20%. His half brother Charles, who chaired the company until 2013, is a close second. Their father, Rupert Sr., founded Franklin Distributors in 1947; the business grew and went public in 1983. Rupert Jr. joined in 1965 and has been vice chairman since 1999. His nephew Gregory Johnson now serves as chairman.

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His father Rupert named the company after Benjamin Franklin who he believed epitomized the ideas of frugality and prudence in regard to saving and investing.

Rupert pledged $100 million to his alma mater, Washington and Lee University, in 2007, $85 million of which has been designated for scholarships.

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Current Net Worth: $5.8B (May 4, 2026)

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