- Born
- Birth nameBerry Gordy III
- Height5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
- Berry Gordy was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a composer and producer, known for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Charlie's Angels (2000) and Dirty Dancing (1987). He was previously married to Grace Easton, Raynoma Singleton and Thelma Louise Coleman.
- SpousesGrace Easton(July 17, 1990 - 1993) (divorced)Raynoma Singleton(July 26, 1960 - 1964) (divorced, 1 child)Thelma Louise Coleman(January 3, 1954 - October 5, 1959) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenBerry Gordy IVTerry James GordySherry Gordy
- ParentsBerry Gordy IIBertha Ida Gordy
- RelativesFuller Gordy(Sibling)Esther Gordy(Sibling)Anna Gordy Gaye(Sibling)George Gordy(Sibling)Loucye Gordy(Sibling)Gwen Gordy Fuqua(Sibling)Robert L. Gordy(Sibling)Jermaine Jackson II(Grandchild)SkyBlu(Grandchild)Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick(Grandchild)Juliet Gordy(Grandchild)Soltan Jackson(Great Grandchild)Marvin Gaye III(Niece or Nephew)Denise Gordy(Niece or Nephew)Robert Gordy Jr(Niece or Nephew)Robert Berry Bullock(Niece or Nephew)Autumn Joy Jackson(Grandchild)Jaimy Jackson(Grandchild)Iris Gordy(Niece or Nephew)Jimmy Carter(Cousin)
- Father, with Diana Ross, of Rhonda Ross Kendrick
- Former brother-in-law of Harvey Fuqua and Marvin Gaye.
- Grandfather of Jermaine Jackson II.
- Borrowed $800 to start Motown Records.
- Sold Motown Records to MCA for $61 million in 1988.
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