Charles Lazarus
Entrepreneur

Charles Lazarus Net Worth

Charles Lazarus was an American entrepreneur born on October 4, 1923 in Washington D.C. He is best known for founding the iconic children's toy store Toys "R" Us in 1948. His success in the toy industry led to him being inducted into the Toy Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 1990 for revolutionizing the toy manufacturing industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 4, 1923
Birth Place DC
Age 97 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 22, 2018 (age 94)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)

About

American Entrepreneur who founded the children's toy store Toys "R" Us. In 1990, he was inducted into the Toy Industry Association's Hall of Fame for revolutionizing the toy Manufacturing industry.

Before Fame

He grew up working in the bicycle shop owned by his father. At age twenty-five, he opened the baby furniture store Children's Bargain Town in Washington, D.C.

Trivia

He stepped down as Chairman and CEO of Toys "R" Us in 1994 but remained with the company as Chairman Emeritus.

Family Life

He was married to renowned sex therapist Helen Singer for sixteen years until her death in 1995. Later that same year, he married Joan Regenbogen.

Associated With

His company Toys "R" Us is known for its giraffe mascot Geoffrey, who has been voiced by actor Jim Hanks.

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