Rupert Johnson Jr

Rupert Johnson Jr (#806)

Global Rank #806

Country Rank #300

Country United States

Rupert Johnson Jr is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 5 B
Franklin Templeton
United States
M
85 Years

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Quick Facts

Global Rank #806

Country Rank #300

Net Worth $5.2B

Previous Worth $5.2B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Franklin Templeton

Age 85 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Burlingame, California

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Franklin Templeton

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Personal Stats

Age 85

Source Of Wealth Franklin Templeton

Self Made Score 4

Philanthropy Score 2

Residence Burlingame, California

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Washington & Lee University

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $5.2B

Current Net Worth $5.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Rupert Johnson Jr. is the vice chairman of Franklin Resources, a global investment management firm also called Franklin Templeton Investments. He is the largest shareholder in the firm with 20%. His half brother Charles, who chaired the company until 2013, is a close second. Their father, Rupert Sr., founded Franklin Distributors in 1947; the business grew and went public in 1983. Rupert Jr. joined in 1965 and has been vice chairman since 1999. His nephew Gregory Johnson now serves as chairman.

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#908

Billionaires (2026)

#334

Forbes 400 (2025)

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His father Rupert named the company after Benjamin Franklin who he believed epitomized the ideas of frugality and prudence in regard to saving and investing.

Rupert pledged $100 million to his alma mater, Washington and Lee University, in 2007, $85 million of which has been designated for scholarships.

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Current Net Worth: $5.2B (May 4, 2026)