Wealthiest Angelenos: Jeffrey Katzenberg – #41

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Wealthiest Angelenos: Jeffrey Katzenberg

The skinny on the fat wallets of L.A.’s 50 wealthiest.

Jeffrey Katzenberg

NET WORTH: $930 million -2%

LAST YEAR: $950 million

AGE: 60 RESIDENCE: Beverly Hills

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Movie production

THE MONEY: Tough year for DreamWorks Animation chief despite hit “Shrek Forever After.” Studio missed Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations due to lack of releases. Katzenberg saw stock holdings drop 30 percent in value, but majority of wealth tied up in private holdings presumed to have gained.

BUZZ: Expecting big year with soon-to-be released “Kung Fu Panda 2” and “Puss and Boots” family flicks. Also expanded studio portfolio by inking deal for DreamWorks characters to appear on Royal Caribbean cruise ships and upscale resorts run by Gaylord Hotels. Tech geek joined board of Facebook game maker Zynga and took up blogging, sending out messages to staff members detailing his days. Organized pricey dinner for President Obama with DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen. Gave more than $120,000 to Democratic congressional and state campaigns. Received USC Shoah Foundation’s Ambassadors of Humanity Award, presented by DreamWorks co-founder Steven Spielberg. Former protégé of Michael Eisner, but forced to resign from Disney after two had falling out. Sued and received settlement reportedly topping $250 million. Got start in the industry as talent agent before becoming assistant to then-Paramount Pictures Chairman Barry Diller.