Tom Werner

American television producer and businessman

Thomas Charles Werner (born April 12, 1950) is an American television producer and businessman. Because of his investment in Fenway Sports Group, he is the chairman of both Liverpool Football Club and the Boston Red Sox.

Tom Werner
Chairman of the Boston Red Sox
Assumed office
February 2002
Chairman of Liverpool Football Club
Assumed office
December 1st 2010
Preceded byMartin Broughton
Personal details
Born
Thomas Charles Werner

(1950-04-12) April 12, 1950 (age 74)
New York City, United States
Spouse(s)Jill Troy Werner (divorced)
ChildrenThree
EducationSt. Bernard's School
Hotchkiss School
Alma materHarvard University (BA)
OccupationTelevision producer, businessman

Werner became a part owner of the San Diego Padres in 1990. Later, he was part of a group that purchased the Boston Red Sox. He became the chairman of the Red Sox on February 27, 2002. Werner became chairman of Liverpool Football Club in 2010.

As a television producer, Werner created The Carsey-Werner Companyr with Marcy Carsey.[1] The company has produced many series including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show.

References

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  1. "Comedy Kingmaker Tom Werner Talks 'Roseanne' Revival, Bill Cosby Claims". The Hollywood Reporter. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 2019-11-19.