Whitney Ann Kroenke
American heiress
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Whitney Ann Kroenke (born September 29, 1977) is an American heiress and film producer.
Whitney Ann Kroenke | |
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| Born | September 29, 1977 (age 48) Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | Northwestern University (BS) |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Nyck Silverstein |
| Parent(s) | Stan Kroenke Ann Walton Kroenke |
| Relatives | Josh Kroenke (Brother) James "Bud" Walton (maternal grandfather) |
Early life
Whitney Ann Kroenke was born on September 29, 1977.[1] Her father is Stan Kroenke and her mother is Ann Walton Kroenke.[2] Through her mother, she is a member of the Walton family. She has a brother, Josh Kroenke. She graduated from Northwestern University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Speech with a Major in Theatre.[3][4][5]
Career
She worked as a choreographer, dancer, and actress for I Sing and the London production of Romeo & Juliet directed by Daniel Kramer.[3] She has also produced several documentaries and the narrative feature The Power of Few.[6]
A philanthropist, she is the co-founder of the Playing for Change Movement, where she serves as executive director.[2][3]
In 2014, she co-founded Nine Banded Whiskey in Austin, Texas.[7]
Filmography
As a producer
- The Sound of Freedom (2023 film)
- The Black Jacket
- The Power of Few
- ReGeneration
- Playing for Change: Peace Through Music
