Sumner Redstone – Family, Family Tree

Sumner Murray Redstone, the multi-billionaire, is an American entrepreneur and media magnate. He is the chairman of the board and the majority owner of the National Amusement theater chain. His father, Michael Rothstein established the chain of three drive-in theaters, the National Amusements, in 1936. Through this theater chain, he is the controlling stakeholder of the CBS group and the Viacom.

Early Life and Background

Sumner was born on 27th May, in 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts. After receiving his high school education from the elite Boston Latin School, he enrolled in Harvard College and he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in three consecutive years.  During his days of graduation, World War II was going on. The duration of the college years were increased because the students had to serve in the military. Sumner served in the army to meet up the requirements of his nation.  He was garnered with the responsibilities of decoding Japanese messages.

After finishing up the military service, he stayed back in Washington and studied at Georgetown University Law School. After a while he was transferred to Harvard Law College. In 1947, He earned his LLB degree from Harvard law College.

Family Tree

Parents: Redstone belongs to a Jewish family which is from Boston, Massachusetts. His father Michael Rothstein was the owner of the Boston branch of the Latin Quarter Nightclub and the Northeast Theater Corporation, situated in Dedham, Massachusetts. His mother Belle (née Ostrovsky) was a housewife.

Siblings: He had a younger brother named Edward Redstone who died at the age of 83.  In 1972, Edward sued his brother and father blaming them for wrongdoing and mismanagement of the business of National Amusements.  Later, following the legal instructions, Edward left the business followed by a settlement deal. The deal bought out two thirds of the share of Edward for a promissory note worth of $5 million. The remaining parts of the stakes were divided between Edward’s two children.