Alan Stillman is a restauranter and the co-founder of “TGI Fridays”. He is also the chairman and the CEO of the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group. TGI Friday was established in 1965 and had steadily garnered success under Stillman.
Let’s get to know more about Alan Stillman.
Alan Stillman Age & Birthday
When was Alan Stillman born? Alan Stillman was born on the 14th of November, 1936 in Brooklyn. He is currently 85 years of age and will be turning 86 in the November of 2022.
According to his birth date, his zodiac is a Scorpio.
Alan Stillman Wife & Married Life
Alan Stillman is married to his wife Donna Stillman. The couple has been married for quite a while now. In interviews, Alan has mentioned that his wife and he traveled to Europe through which came the inspiration for Smith & Wollensky.
We do not know what Donna does professionally now, but; she was the founder of South Hampton Estates, which was one of the first vineyards on the South Fork of Long Island. Donna is currently 76 years old and is 9 years younger than her spouse.
Stillman has kept his married life out of the public’s eyes and seems to enjoy his relationship in private.
Alan Stillman Son – Michael Stillman
From their marriage, Alan Stillman and his wife Donna have a son named Michael Stillman. Michael is 42 years old now and he is following in his father’s footsteps. Like Alan Michael also works in the food industry and the two together founded the Fourth Wall Restaurants.
Although Michael is one successful man in the food industry now, he had no thoughts of working in a restaurant until his twenties. Currently, Michael continues his father’s legacy of running huge restaurant chains throughout America.
Additionally, he is also a married man. Michael got married to his wife Allison Levine in October of 2011.
Alan Stillman Education
Alan Stillman attended high school in Long Island. He later graduated from Bucknell University with a major in finance in 1957.
Alan Stillman Bio – Career
Alan Stillman’s career began as a salesman although he has found his calling in the food industry. Soon after his college graduation, he worked at a company named Felton Chemical where he was a cosmetic salesman. He worked there for about 2-3 years.
Alan then founded the first TGI Friday’s which was a bar and restaurant in 1965. He got a $5,000 loan from his mother, and with a total of $10,000 opened up this restaurant which found success almost immediately after 3 to 4 months of his opening. Stillman worked as the bartender and owner for 3 years.
Alan Stillman later opened other restaurants such as Wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Ice Cream Sundays, with Ben Benson who was a Bucknell graduate as well. TGI Friday’s was sold in 1975 to Carlson Companies.
Stillman then founded Smith & Wollensky with Ben Benson in 1977. This is a luxury line of eateries that are now located across America in Washington DC, Miami Beach, Las Vegas, Columbus, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Chicago, and Dallas. Smith & Wollensky is one of the country’s largest grossing restaurants.
Smith & Wollensky group now includes the management of several other restaurants such as Maloney & Porcelli, The Manhattan Ocean Club, The Post House, and more.
Alan Stillman Restaurants
Alan Stillman also founded the Fourth Wall Restaurants with his son.
This group comprises Quality meats, Smith & Wollensky, Quality Eats, Don Angie, Quality Bistro, Park Avenue, ad Maloney & Porcelli.
Stillman’s enterprise now includes 15 upscale restaurants that span nine cities across the nation.
Alan Stillman Net Worth & Earnings
Mr. Stillman who became one of the most successful high-end restaurateurs back in 1993 itself, is leading a prosperous life right now.
Through his years-long hard work and dedication to the food industry Alan Stillman has accumulated hefty net worth.
As of 2022 Alan Stillman’s net worth is valued at around $30 million. He has amassed his fortune through his works in the food industry, opening up restaurants and franchises.
As the founder and CEO of Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Alan Stillman has earned a huge amount of wealth and is living a luxurious life.
Alan Stillman Wikipedia Facts
| Real Name / Full Name | Alan Stillman |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | November 14, 1936 |
| Age | 85 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Parents | Mendel Stillman, Bea Stillman |
| Profession | Restauranter |
| Education (High School / College / University) | Bucknell University |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Donna Stillman |
| Children | Michael Stillman |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) | None |
