Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Occupations
Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Merchant
Birthday
(Sunday)
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Spouse
Cantey Ergen
Education
Oak Ridge High School, University of Tennessee, Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University School of Business
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 2,673 Wikipedia views/month
Net Worth
$9.6 billion
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Charlie Ergen: American businessman.
Born in Oak Ridge (age 73).
Estimated net worth of $15.6 billion.
Studied at Oak Ridge High School.
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Biography
Charles William Ergen is an American billionaire businessman, and the co-founder and chairman of Dish Network and EchoStar. He was CEO of Dish Network until May 2011, when he was succeeded by Joseph Clayton. Ergen resumed the role in March 2015 after Clayton's retirement, until December 2017, when Erik Carlson, then president and COO, was promoted to CEO. Ergen remains chairman of the company. Ergen owns 48 percent of Dish and 46 percent of EchoStar shares, which gives him 78 percentage of Dish's and 72 percent of EchoStar's total voting power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charlie Ergen?
Charlie Ergen is 73 years old, born on .
Where was Charlie Ergen born?
Charlie Ergen was born in Oak Ridge.
Where can I find more information about Charlie Ergen?
You can find more about Charlie Ergen on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
What is Charlie Ergen's net worth?
Charlie Ergen's estimated net worth is $9.6 billion. This figure is based on publicly available estimates and may vary across sources.
