Chris Gardner Rank
About Chris Gardner
Christopher Paul Gardner, also known as Chris Gardner, is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the stock brokerage firm, Gardner Rich & Co.
He is well-known as the inspiration behind the script of the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” starring, Will Smith.
Family Life
Gardner married a woman named Sherry Dyson in 1977 but they separated after he had an affair with and impregnated a dental student called Jackie Medina. Jackie gave birth to his son, Christopher Jarrett Gardner Jr., in 1981.The two had a daughter in 1985.
Achievements
In 2002, he was honored by the National Fatherhood Initiative with a “Father of the Year” Award.
The Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women also awarded him with the “25th Annual Humanitarian Award”.
Trivia
His memoir which was made into the film “The Pursuit of Happyness”, talks about his life as a homeless father of one.
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Chris Gardner's Popularity
Chris Gardner is a famous American businessman, founded Gardner Rich & Co, who was born on February 9, 1954. As a person born on this date, Chris Gardner is listed in our database as the 12th most popular celebrity for the day (February 9) and the 26th most popular for the year (1954).
People born on February 9 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Chris Gardner is the 367th most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Chris Gardner's birthday, Chris Gardner is the 3282nd most famous American and ranks 10th in famous people born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
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