Michael Burry is an American investor and hedge fund manager, best known as the founder of the hedge fund Scion Capital. He is also known as the first investor to predict and profit from the subprime mortgage crisis.
Michael Burry Biography
| Full Name | Michael James Burry |
| Nickname | Michael Burry |
| Profession | Investor and hedge fund manager |
| Date of Birth | 19 June 1971 |
| Age | 54 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | San Jose, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | San Jose, California, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Santa Teresa High School |
| College | University of California, Los Angeles Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Stanford University medical center |
| Education Qualification | Doctor of Medicine |
Michael Burry Age
Michael Burry was born on 19 June 1971 in San Jose, California, United States. He is 54 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Michael Burry Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Not publicly known |
| Children | Son – Nicholas |
Michael Burry Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Michael Burry Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 171 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Michael Burry Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $300 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $20-30 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Business, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Michael Burry
- Michael Burry was born and raised in San Jose, California, where he grew up with his Rusyn ancestry parents.
- At the age of two, he lost his left eye to retinoblastoma and has had a prosthetic eye ever since.
- He attended the public Santa Teresa High School as a teenager.
- He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1997.
- Eh partially completed his residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center after graduating.
- He has kept his license as a physician active with the Medical Board of California, but he has never practiced.
- In childhood, other kids did not allow him to forget his glass, calling him names, cajoling him to take it out form the socket.
- Although he was never diagnosed, it is believed that he also had Asperger’s syndrome.
- At the time of college, he started studying the stock market, and he found investing more interesting.
- In 1998 entered Stanford University Hospital to do his residency in neurology.
- He began to feel uneasy about his profession in medicine because of his physical constraint and introverted nature.
- He has been married twice. His first wife was of Korean descent, whose name is not known.
FAQ:
How old is Michael Burry?
As of 2025, Michael Burry is 54 years old.
Who is Michael Burry’s wife?
Michael Burry is married, but his wife’s name is not publicly known.
What is Michael Burry’s net worth?
As of 2025, Michael Burry has a net worth of $300 million.