Daniel Pritzker

Daniel Pritzker is a billionaire heir, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He is a member of the Chicago-based Pritzker family, whose best known creation is Hyatt Hotels. Pritzker is the writer and director of two critically acclaimed films: Louis (2010), a silent film about the life of Louis Armstrong, and Bolden (2019), a biographical drama about New Orleans trumpeter Buddy Bolden. In addition to his filmmaking career, Pritzker is also a successful businessman. He is the founder and chairman of the Jay Pritzker Foundation, which has pledged $100 million to California community colleges. Pritzker is a descendant of A.N. Pritzker, who, with his sons Jay and Robert, created the Pritzker family fortune through a diversified portfolio of businesses, including Hyatt Hotels and Marmon Group. In 2001, the Pritzker family agreed to split their empire 11 ways, a move that was followed by a series of lawsuits and settlements. Pritzker supports a variety of causes, including education, healthcare, and the arts. He is also a vocal advocate for social justice.