Thomas Dan Friedkin is an American businessman, film producer, and billionaire, the Chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group, a privately held consortium with vast interests in automotive distribution, luxury hospitality, and entertainment. Born in San Diego, California, in 1965, he is the son of Thomas H. Friedkin, who founded Gulf States Toyota Distributors (GST), and the grandson of Kenny Friedkin, who founded Pacific Southwest Airlines.

Friedkin received an elite education, earning a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a Master's degree in Finance from Rice University. This blend of generational business background and high-level finance prepared him to take control of the family's immense, multi-sector empire and expand its focus into sports ownership and film production.

Dan Friedkin began his career in the family business, Gulf States Toyota Distributors (GST), which holds the exclusive license to distribute Toyota and Lexus vehicles in several Southern U.S. states. He established The Friedkin Group as the overarching consortium, maintaining tight control over GST (his primary revenue source) while aggressively diversifying into luxury, high-profile sectors.

Key moves include: Film Production (founding Imperative Entertainment, producing Oscar-nominated films like All the Money in the World), Luxury Hospitality (serving as Chairman of Auberge Resorts, a portfolio of luxury hotels), and Sports Ownership. In August 2020, Friedkin completed the acquisition of the historic Italian football club, AS Roma, paying $591 million, a move that secured his family's global visibility and influence in European sports. His entire group operates on a common set of core values, emphasizing integrity and customer satisfaction.

Dan Friedkin is a dedicated philanthropist, focusing heavily on wildlife conservation (particularly in Africa), aviation, and education. His company's values emphasize integrity and leadership, guiding his personal giving through various trusts.

His structural social impact is the successful operation of GST (providing thousands of jobs) and his investment in AS Roma, which provides a crucial civic and community asset for the city of Rome. His unique commitment to conservation often involves direct work with First Nations groups in Australia, reflecting a hands-on approach to philanthropy.

Dan Friedkin maintains the distinguished, pragmatic style of a successful Texas executive and international sports owner. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic is one of confident authority, blending the stability of the automotive industry with the glamour of film and European sports.

His luxury is the autonomy of his multi-billion dollar private fortune, which he leverages to pursue high-stakes investments in film production and his passion for aviation and conservation. His life is dedicated to the stewardship of a massive, diversified empire, guided by a core set of business values.