Ian Schrager Biography

Ian Schrager is an American entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer who was born and brought up in New York City, New York, United States. He often associated with co-creating the “boutique hotel” category of accommodation. Originally, he gained fame as co-owner and co-founder of Studio 54.

10 Quick Facts About Ian Schrager

1. Name: Ian Schrager
2. Age: 76 years old as of 2022
3. Birthday: July 19, 1946
4. Zodiac Sign: Cancer
5. Height: Average
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $250 million dollars

Ian Schrager Age

Ian is 76 years old as of 2022, hewas born onJuly 19, 1946, in New York City, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on July 19 every year, and his birth sign is Cancer

Ian Schrager Height

Ian stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Ian Schrager Education

Ian graduated from Syracuse University with a BA  in 1968 and earned a JD from St. John’s University School of Law in 1971. While at Syracuse, he was a member and eventual president of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. It was through this fraternity that he met fellow brother Steve Rubell, with whom he would eventually go into business.

In the early 1970s, Ian with Steve Rubell and Jon Addison bought 15 Lansdowne Street in Boston for a discotheque (the former The Ark, later Boston Tea Party). In December 1975, after practicing law for three years, Ian partnered with Rubell to open Enchanted Garden, a disco in Douglaston, Queens. Seeing the success of Enchanted Garden, Schrager and Rubell decided to open a nightclub in Manhattan. They signed the lease for Studio 54 in January 1977, and six weeks later, it opened.

Ian Schrager Parents

Ian is the son of Mr. Louis and Blanche. His father Louis owned a factory in Long Branch, New Jersey, which manufactured women’s coats and died when Schrager was 19. His mother, Blanche, died when he was 23.

Ian Schrager Siblings

Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail, as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Ian’s siblings is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ian Schrager Wife

Ian married to Rita Noroña, a Cuban ballet dancer. The couple married on Valentine’s Day in 1994.They have two daughters, Sophia and Ava.

On November 15, 2008, he married Tania Wahlstedt (née Garcia-Stefanovich), a former ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She has two daughters, Amanda and Lili Wahlstedt, from a previous marriage. They have a son, Louis.

Ian Schrager Net Worth

Schrager has an estimated net worth of $250 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income.

His primary source of income is his career as an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer. Through his various sources of income, Schrager has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Ian Schrager Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ian.

Ian Schrager Wiki

• Full Name: Ian Scrager
• Popular As: Ian
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Ian Schrager Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 76 years as of 2022
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: July 19, 1946
• Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
• Birthday: July 19

Ian Schrager Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Avaialable
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Not Known
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: Not Known

Ian Schrager Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mr. Louis
• Mother: Blanche
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Tania Wahlstedt (m. 2008), Rita Noroña
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sophia, Louis, and Ava

Ian Schrager Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $250 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: His professional career as an Entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer

Ian Schrager Studio 54

Ian and Rubell signed the lease for Studio 54 in January 1977, enting a space that had originally been the Gallo Opera House and last served as a CBS studio. They drew on the venue’s existing theatrical infrastructure to change the club’s look and feel constantly, creating exciting sets that transformed the space. Multiple times each night, they dramatically reinvented the environment, size, and design of Studio 54.

In December 1978, Studio 54 was raided after Rubell had been quoted as saying that only the Mafia made more money than the club brought in. In June 1979, Rubell and Ian were charged with tax evasion, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy for reportedly skimming nearly $2.5 million in unreported income from the club’s receipts.  A second raid occurred in December 1979.

The pair hired Roy Cohn to defend them, but on January 18, 1980, they were sentenced to three and a half years in prison and a $20,000 fine each for the tax evasion charge.

On February 4, 1980, Rubell and Ian went to prison, and Studio 54 was sold in November of that year for $4.75 million. On January 30, 1981, Rubell and Ian were released from prison to a halfway house for two and a half months. On January 17, 2017, Ian received a full and unconditional pardon from President Barack Obama.

Ian Schrager Palladium

Ian and Rubell opened their next nightclub, Palladium, after Studio 54. They opened in the old Academy of Music building in New York City. They enlisted world-renowned Japanese architect Arata Isozaki to reimagine the old music hall into a nightclub, while still maintaining the space’s integrity. Palladium was the first of its kind in that art was the focal point of the club’s experience.

He worked alongside artists Francesco Clemente, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Kenny Scharf, and Keith Haring to create a curated environment. Large video installations lining the dance floor were “undeniably powerful” as part of the art and architecture; throughout the night, multiple dynamic installations were featured as the screens were raised and lowered like pieces of a stage set.

Ian recognized the power great architecture had to influence an environment; working with Arata was just the beginning of his dabbling in architecture. He has since worked with architects, artists, and designers such as Philippe Starck, Herzog & de Meuron, Andree Putnam, Julian Schnabel, and John Pawson.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ian Schrager

Ian Schrager is a famous entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer, often associated with co-creating the “boutique hotel” category of accommodation. Originally, he gained fame as co-owner and co-founder of Studio 54.

Schrager is an American national born on July 19, 1946, in New York City, New York, United States.

Price stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

Ye, Ian married Rita Noroña, a Cuban ballet dancer, on Valentine’s Day in 1994. They have two daughters, Sophia and Ava. On November 15, 2008, he married Tania Wahlstedt (née Garcia-Stefanovich), a former ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She has two daughters, Amanda and Lili Wahlstedt, from a previous marriage. They have a son, Louis.

Schrager has an estimated net worth of $250 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income.

Details about Schrager’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Because of personal reasons, Ian has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Schrager is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of his being sick or having any health-related issues.

Schrager is still an active participant in the creative business industry.

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