Bernard L. Madoff

Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff ( /ˈmeɪdɒf/; born April 29, 1938) is a former American businessman, stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier. He is the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market, and the admitted operator of a Ponzi scheme that is considered to be the largest financial fraud in U.S. history. In March 2009, Madoff pleaded guilty to 11 federal felonies and admitted to turning his wealth management business into... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 29, 1938 (age 74 years)

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Also known as:

  • Bernie Madoff,
  • Bernard Madoff
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  • 20
  • 2009
  • Builders & Titans

Time 100 of 2009

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