Tony Mendez

Tony Mendez Net Worth

Tony Mendez is an American former CIA operative with a net worth of $200 million. Born in 1940, he is best known for his involvement in the Iran Hostage Crisis' "Canadian Caper" hostage rescue operation. After retiring from the CIA, he wrote several memoirs and nonfiction works, including Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA (1999).

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 15, 1940
Birth Place NV
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $200 Million (2024)

About

Famous for his work with the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he was instrumental in the Iran Hostage Crisis' "Canadian Caper" hostage rescue operation. After retiring from the CIA, he penned several memoirs and nonfiction works, including Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA (1999).

Before Fame

He spent his childhood in Eureka, Nevada, and his teen years in Colorado. After attending the University of Colorado, he pursued a career as an illustrator and graphic designer and was ultimately hired as an artist for the CIA's Technical Services Division.

Trivia

In 1980, he received the CIA's prestigious Intelligence Star.

Family Life

His marriage to Karen Mendez resulted in three children, including an artist son named Antonio Tobias Mendez. Following his first wife's death, Mendez married fellow CIA agent Jonna Goeser; the couple subsequently welcomed a son.

Associated With

Mendez is portrayed by Ben Affleck in the acclaimed 2012 thriller Argo.

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