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James Paul MCCARTNEY Primary Position Founder Source Self-Made Primary Company MPL Communications Age 78 Estimated Net Worth At least $800 million Birthday 18 Jun 1942 Estimated Liquid Assets At least $680 million Marital Status Married Estimated Household Wealth At least $805 million Religion Estimated Household Liquid At least $680 million Alternate Names Macca Assets Sir Paul McCartney Estimated Family's Net Worth At least $930 million Paul McCartney Estimated Family's Liquid At least $698.5 million Assets Wealth Trend Majority of fortune fluctuates with the broad equity and bond markets; remainder fluctuates with the performance of MPL Communications. Residences London, Greater London, United Kingdom East Sussex, United Kingdom New York, New York, United States Hometown Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom Biography James Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, Merseyside, U.K. to a maternity nurse mother and cotton salesman and jazz pianist father. Studied in Stockton Wood Road Primary School, Joseph Williams Junior School and Liverpool Institute High School for Boys. Was encouraged by his father at an early age to try out multiple musical instruments. At 15 years old, he met John Lennon in a church festival where they both performed. He later joined Lennon's band, The Quarrymen. In 1960, the group changed their name to The Beatles, wherein other members, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Randolph Peter Best joined afterwards. The Beatles began recording in 1962 which paved its way to international stardom. In 1970, the group was disbanded which left McCartney to pursue a solo singing career. He released a solo album, McCartney, in 1970. Also ventured into music publishing with MPL Communications in 1971. Went on to form a new band, Wings, with his late first wife, Linda joining the group, the same year. Wings released eight albums prior to disbanding in the early 1980s. McCartney tried embarking on a solo career again and released his second album, McCartney II. In 1998, his wife, Linda, died which caused McCartney to go into seclusion. In 2000, he released "A Garland For Linda", a tribute album wherein the proceeds were donated to help survivors of cancer. Remarried in 2002 to Heather Mills. However, McCartney filed for divorce in July 2006 which led to a legal divorce battle with Mills; eventually leaving Mills with more than $40 million in settlement. In October 2011, McCartney married his third and current wife, Nancy Shevell. Apart from the music industry, McCartney also enjoys painting, writing and skiing. A known vegetarian and animal rights activist, McCartney is also a generous philanthropist whose lifetime giving exceeds $1 million. Appears to spend his time in the U.S. and the U.K. with wife, Nancy. Career History Company Type Position Held Year Year Remarks Started Ended MPL Communications Private Company Founder 1971 New York-based holding company; formerly known as McCartney Productions. Engaged in publishing songs and managing music copyrights of composers including: Paul McCartney, Buddy Holly, Jerry Herman, Frank Loesser, Meredith Willson, and Harold Arlen. The company focuses on rock, pop, rhythm and blues music. Wealth Analysis Estimated Net Worth At least $800 million Liquid Estimate At least $680 million List of Assets Class Value Remarks Alternative Assets At least $45 million Estimated value of other properties in the U.S. and the U.K. Alternative Assets At least $15.5 million Estimated value of house in Manhattan, New York. Alternative Assets At least $40 million Estimated value of various collectibles including paintings, art collections, musical instruments, jewelry, furniture and motor vehicles. Cash & Others At least $680 million Estimated value of proceeds from previous Other properties in the U.S. and the U.K. (5.64 %) salaries, bonuses, investments, dividends, House in Manhattan, New York (1.94 %) and stock transactions. Personal collection (5.01 %) Cash and Others (85.21 %) Private Holdings At least $17.5 million Estimated value of stake in MPL MPL Communications (2.19 %) Communications. Interesting Facts Some of McCartney's famous songs are "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby", "Let It Be", "When I'm 64", and "Blackbird". McCartney has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for most records sold, most number number one songs (shared with The Beatles), most covered song (Yesterday) and largest paid audience for a solo concert (more than 350,000 people in Brazil in 1989). McCartney is a vegetarian; actively promotes vegetarianism and is also an animal rights activist. Appears to have been influenced by his first wife, Linda. His children, Stella, Mary and James are all vegetarians. "Long Tall Sally" was the first song McCartney sang publicly. The song was written by American musician, Richard Penniman, popularly known as "Little Richard." McCartney married his current wife, Nancy Shevell at the same venue where he married his first wife, Linda. An animal rights activist, McCartney reportedly avoids riding in stretch limousines with leather seats or use blankets with animal skin coverings or even fake animal prints. His backstage requests include a standby dry cleaner and a dressing room decorated like a Kew Gardens greenhouse with 19 leafy 6-foot plants and four leafy 4-foot plants. He also demands a full vegetarian menu served on an 8-foot banquet table covered in white and 24 large bars of ivory-colored soap. In May 2015, McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell purchased a duplex penthouse in Manhattan, New York for more than $15 million. McCartney learnt transcendental meditation from the late guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India. McCartney was not interested in his music lessons and preferred to learn music 'by ear.' In 2012, McCartney and wife, Nancy were two feet away from a helicopter crash. An Air Harrods helicopter pilot reportedly became disoriented due to bad weather while trying to land in East Sussex, U.K. The incident was labeled as a "serious incident" by government agency, Air Accidents Investigation Branch. McCartney and late wife, Linda, and the band Wings were in Tokyo in January 1980 for a week-long tour. McCartney was caught by a customs officer for carrying a fist-sized bag of marijuana which led to his 9-day imprisonment in a Tokyo prison cell. It reportedly took him three days later to realize change of clothing was allowed. Eleven years after the ordeal, Yoko Ono, wife of McCartney's The Beatles' late band mate, John Lennon, was rumored to have tipped the Japanese authority about McCartney's baggage, to which Ono denied. In June 2017, McCartney was awarded the Companion of Honor for his services to music. Interests, Passions, Hobbies Hobby Name Description Sports - Skiing Enjoys skiing. Was reportedly spotted skiing with a personal instructor in the French Alps, France in February 2014. Boating - Yachts Owns a boat named, "Barnaby Rudge". In 2014, the boat was put up for sale wherein proceeds will be given to charity. Collectibles - Stamps Designed six stamps for Adopt-A-Minefield's fund raising campaign in 2002. Film Enjoys working on animated films. Has worked on "Rupert and the Frog Song" and "Tropic Island Hum." Sports - Football/Soccer Enjoys soccer; reportedly a fan of the Everton Football Club and the Liverpool Football Club. Animals A known vegetarian and supporter of animal rights. Philanthropy Generous philanthropist, McCartney has donated primarily to animal rights, child relief and other humanitarian causes. Lifetime giving exceeds $1 million. Art - Painting/Drawing Passionate about painting. His paintings include portraits of John Lennon, Andy Warhol and David Bowie. In 1999, he held an art exhibition to showcase his collection in Siegen Germany. Writing Enjoys writing; wrote children's book "High in the Clouds" in 2005. Travel McCartney and wife, Nancy appear to hire chartered flight services for their vacations. Reading - Poetry Enjoys writing poetry. Has written a volume of poems titled "Blackbird Singing". Philanthropy Giving Profile Generous philanthropic donor gives primarily to animal rights, child relief and humanitarian causes. Lifetime giving exceeds $1 million. Recipients include The Sun newspaper's Zeebrugge ferry disaster fund (1987), BBC's Children In Need fundraising event (2009), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Children With Leukemia, Great Ormond Street Hospital, David Lynch Foundation, Keep A Child Alive, TigerTime, UNICEF and ParalympicsGB. An active supporter of Adopt-A-Minefield, a charity which aims to create awareness about landmines, he donated $1 million in earnings to the organization in 2003. He has also performed in various fundraising concerts and donated proceeds from album sales to numerous non-profit organizations. He does not appear to have a family foundation. Organization Cause Year Amount ($) Remarks Columbia Grammar and Education 2011 20 thousand - Together with spouse, Nancy, donated more than $20,000 to Columbia Preparatory School 25 thousand Grammar and Preparatory School in 2011. 2009 20 thousand - Together with spouse, Nancy, donated more than $20,000 to Columbia 25 thousand Grammar and Preparatory School in 2009.