Most people recognize The Wolf of Wall Street, the film dramatizing Jordan Belfort’s rise and fall. A former stockbroker turned convicted felon, Belfort is now also known as a public speaker and author.
Born 1962 in New York City, he grew up in a middle-class household with accountant parents. His early ambitions were far removed from the path he eventually took.
Belfort studied biology at American University before enrolling at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. However, his plans for a dental career were short-lived.
