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Maloof was born Samuel Solomon Maloof, a member of the large Maalouf family, in Chino, California, to Lebanese immigrants.
How many kids does Sam Maloof have? ›
Maloof is survived by his wife Beverly Wingate Maloof; son Slimen Maloof; daughter Marilou Maloof Delancey; grandchildren Aaron Maloof, Amy Rebecca Maloof and John Maloof. Originally Published: June 9, 2009 at 12:00 a.m.
How did Sam Maloof get famous? ›
Sam Maloof began designing and hand making custom furniture in the 1950's. He became recognized for his outstanding and unique designs and superb workmanship, creating fine pieces that are treasured and passed down through generations. Sam rose to prominence in the postwar era of minimalist architecture.
What materials did Sam Maloof use? ›
Maloof began making things in earnest when he and Freda purchased a house and were left without enough money to buy furniture for it. The solution was simple: Sam would make furniture for Freda. He picked up discarded plywood and packing crates where he could, learning how to handle it as he went.
How did the Maloof family lose their fortune? ›
Maloof Jr. invested over $265 million of the families fortune in the Palms Casino in 2001. After failing to save themselves from their financial free fall by selling the rights of the families beer distribution, the Maloofs eventually lost the Palms and Palms Towers to TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Associates.
How much of the Palms does the Maloof family own? ›
The Maloofs sold their beer distribution in an unsuccessful attempt to save the Palms and Palms Towers. In 2011 a restructuring gave private equity firms TPG Inc. and Leonard Green & Partners each a 49% share, leaving the Maloofs with 2% ownership.
When did the Maloofs divorce? ›
One couple who weren't able to get back on the same page, is Paul Nassif and Adrienne Maloof. After tying the knot in 2002, the Beverly Hills couple called it quits a decade later. Their divorce was finalized in November 2012, having reached a settlement agreement.
Who was Sam Maloof's first wife? ›
After the war, Maloof was employed as an assistant to Millard Sheets, the head of the art department at Scripps College in Claremont. It was there that he met his first wife, Alfreda Ward, to whom he was married for 50 years.
What happened to the Maloof family? ›
The Maloofs, who are former owners of the Sacramento Kings, are moving on from their NHL ownership as the NBA ponders expansion into the Las Vegas market. Adrienne Maloof—the sister of George, Gavin and Phil—will continue to be an indirect owner of the hockey team as a new limited partner.
What is the Maloof family heritage? ›
The Maloof family is an American family of Lebanese descent which owns numerous business properties in the Western United States. They are best known as the owners of the Sacramento Kings of the NBA (and their home stadium, ARCO Arena).
Adrienne Maloof with her twin sons Collin and Christian.
What is the Maloof family doing now? ›
The Maloofs continue to expand their business in the entertainment industry with the development of Maloof Productions and Maloof Music. Maloof Productions is committed to developing and producing quality television and motion picture entertainment.
How many kids did Sam Maloof have? ›
In spite of the property's ramshackle state, the Maloofs found its serenity appealing. For the next several decades they made this parcel of land their home, raising their two children, advancing a career, assembling a collection, and finding constant inspiration and solace in the beauty of their surroundings.
What materials did Marilyn Levine use? ›
During her career, Levine further explored the idea of trompe l'oeil and continued to make many leather-like objects from clay. Some works were so popular they would sell and resell at higher and higher prices several times during an opening gallery reception.
Are the Maloofs Lebanese? ›
The Maloof family is an American family of Lebanese descent which owns numerous business properties in the Western United States. They are best known as the owners of the Sacramento Kings of the NBA (and their home stadium, ARCO Arena).
Is Adrienne Maloof Mexican? ›
Adrienne Maloof was born on 4 September 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Is Adrienne Maloof still rich? ›
Adrienne Maloof has an estimated net worth of $60 million in 2024. Adrienne Maloof's net worth in 2024 consists of earnings from her career as a reality TV star and business owner. She is most famous for her appearance on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.