Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Occupations
Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Writer
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Matthew Knight, Travis Knight
Parents
William W. Knight, Lota Cloy Hatfield
Education
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, Cleveland High School, Oregon State University, Stanford University
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Φίλιππος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 73,092 Wikipedia views/month
Net Worth
$40.8 billion
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Year context
Born in 1938 -- Munich Agreement; Germany annexes Austria; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Pisces
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96
Innovation
85
Giving
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Sustainability
60
Cultural Uplift
14
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Biography
Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire businessman who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. As of October 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$35.4 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika. Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike.
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How old is Phil Knight?
Phil Knight is 88 years old, born on .
Where was Phil Knight born?
Phil Knight was born in Portland.
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You can find more about Phil Knight on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
What is Phil Knight's net worth?
Phil Knight's estimated net worth is $40.8 billion. This figure is based on publicly available estimates and may vary across sources.
