Tom Werner
American television producer and businessman
Thomas Charles Werner (born April 12, 1950) is an American television producer and businessman. Because of his investment in Fenway Sports Group, he is the chairman of both Liverpool Football Club and the Boston Red Sox.
Tom Werner | |
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Chairman of the Boston Red Sox | |
Assumed office February 2002 | |
Chairman of Liverpool Football Club | |
Assumed office December 1st 2010 | |
Preceded by | Martin Broughton |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Charles Werner April 12, 1950 New York City, United States |
Spouse(s) | Jill Troy Werner (divorced) |
Children | Three |
Education | St. Bernard's School Hotchkiss School |
Alma mater | Harvard University (BA) |
Occupation | Television producer, businessman |
Werner became a part owner of the San Diego Padres in 1990. Later, he was part of a group that purchased the Boston Red Sox. He became the chairman of the Red Sox on February 27, 2002. Werner became chairman of Liverpool Football Club in 2010.
As a television producer, Werner created The Carsey-Werner Companyr with Marcy Carsey.[1] The company has produced many series including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show.
References
change- ↑ "Comedy Kingmaker Tom Werner Talks 'Roseanne' Revival, Bill Cosby Claims". The Hollywood Reporter. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 2019-11-19.