Public Figure Profiles

Kirk Kerkorian

Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation, his private holding company based in Beverly Hills, California. Kerkorian was one of the important figures in the shaping of Las Vegas and, with architect Martin Stern Jr., is described as the "father of the mega-resort". He built the world's largest hotel in Las Vegas three times: the International Hotel (opened in 1969), the MGM Grand Hotel (1973) and the MGM Grand (1993). He purchased the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio in 1969.

Of Armenian descent, Kerkorian provided over $1 billion for charity in Armenia through his Lincy Foundation, which was established in 1989 and particularly focused on helping to rebuild northern Armenia after the 1988 earthquake. Kerkorian also provided money to ensure that a film based on the history of the Armenian genocide would be made. The resulting film, called The Promise, premiered in April 2017 in the United States. In 2000 Time magazine named him the 10th largest donor in the US. Kerkorian was declared an honorary citizen of Armenia. He was bestowed the title of National Hero of Armenia, the highest state award.

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Some of their strengths

Kirk Kerkorian has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Organized, Charming, Energetic, Intelligent, Passionate, Optimistic, and Generous.

Charming and Quick-witted

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Kirk Kerkorian is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Helpful and Supportive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Kirk Kerkorian well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.

Independent and Organized

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Kirk Kerkorian as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.

A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.

Stable and Creative

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Kirk Kerkorian is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .

They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.

Logical and Reasonable

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Kirk Kerkorian tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.

Some of Kirk Kerkorian's challenges

While Kirk Kerkorian has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Kirk Kerkorian can be Domineering, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Suspicious, Stubborn, Difficult, and Perfectionist.

Hypocritical and Self-centered

One of Kirk Kerkorian's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.

Domineering and Impatient

Kirk Kerkorian is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.

Indecisive and Distracted

Finally, Kirk Kerkorian also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.

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