John Augustine Hearst
Austin Hearst | |
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| Born | John Augustine Chilton Hearst October 24, 1952 |
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| Spouse | Gabriela Hearst |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | William Randolph Hearst Jr. |
| Family | Hearst family |
John Augustine Chilton Hearst (born October 24, 1952), also known as Austin Hearst, is an American business and media executive, film producer and philanthropist. He plays a leadership role in the family-owned Hearst Corporation, one of America's largest diversified media companies where he has been a member of the board of directors since 1990. Hearst is also vice president of special projects for Hearst Entertainment & Syndication, the operating group responsible for the Hearst Entertainment interests in cable television networks, including ESPN, Lifetime, A&E and HISTORY.