Bernard Garrett Sr. Wiki, Age, Wife, Biography, Family & Facts

April 2024 · 4 minute read

Bernard Garrett Sr. (born September 19, 1925 – died September 09, 1999) was an American Businessman, Investor, and Banking Tycoon from Inglewood, California. He is extremely famous for launching a business in the 1950s and 1960s.

As per the source, he established a banking institution that provided loans to his fellow Afro-Americans. During that time, no bank used to help Black people when they face financial issues.

Furthermore, Garrett hired a white man named Matt Steiner who later became the face of the empire. His business partner was Joe Morris. Moreover, the upcoming drama movie “The Banker” based on his life.

The Banker Movie Controversy

The Banker movie is based on American Businessman Bernard Garrett Sr.

George Nolfi works as a writer and director of the upcoming film. Initially, it was all set for their world premiere at the closing of AFI Fest on November 21, 2019. But it was revealed that the screening of “The Banker” has been canceled.

The controversy arose when Bernard Garrett Jr. was accused of sexually abuse by his younger half-sisters named Cynthia and Sheila Garrett. He also served as the co-producer of the film.

The upcoming project is Apple’s first major film release. Bernard’s step-siblings told the authorities of Apple that Garrett Jr. sexually molested them in their childhood. Moreover, they also told that the timeline of the movie is set in such a way to leave them and their mother.

The role of Bernard Garrett Sr. is portrayed by Anthony Mackie. In fact, Joe Morris is played by one of the most celebrated actors of Hollywood i.e. Samuel L. Jackson.

Some of the other main casts of The Banker are Nia Long (as Eunice Garrett), Nicholas Hoult (as Matt Steiner), Scott Daniel Johnson (as Robert Florance, Jr.), Michael Harney (as Melvin Belli), Taylor Black (as Susie), Colm Meaney (as Patrick Barker), Paul Ben-Victor as (Donald Silverthorne) Jessie Usher (as Tony Jackson), etc.

Wiki/Bio
Real Full Birth NameBernard S. Garrett Sr.
Nick nameBernard.
ProfessionBusinessman, Investor, and Banking Tycoon.
Famous forlaunching a bank that provided loans to Afro-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s.
Age (As of 1999)73 years old.
Date of Birth (DOB), BirthdaySeptember 19, 1925.
Date of DeathSeptember 09, 1999.
Birthplace/HometownCalifornia, USA.
Buried InInglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, USA.
NationalityAmerican.
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)Straight.
GenderMale.
EthnicityAfro-American.
ReligionChristianity.
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign)Virgo.
Social Media Account StatsInstagram: NA.
Twitter: --
Facebook: --
Personal Life Relationship
Marital StatusMarried.
Dating History?Had an affair with his ex-girlfriend Eunice.
Wife/Spouse Name1. Eunice (first wife).
2. Linda (second spouse).
SonBernard Garrett Jr.
DaughterCynthia and Sheila Garrett.
Physical Statistics
Height (Tall)Feet & Inches: 6' 0".
Centimeters: 183 cm.
Meters: 1.83 m.
WeightKilograms: 82 Kg.
Pounds: 181 lbs.
Biceps Size16.
Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips)44-34-38.
Shoe Size (UK)9.
Eye ColorDark Brown.
Hair ColorGreyish-white.
Family
ParentsFather: Name not available.
Mother:
SiblingsUnknown.
GirlfriendWill update.
Education
Highest QualificationGraduate with a Bachelors's degree.
SchoolPublic School.
Alma Mater.Will update.
Hobbies & Favorite Things
Favorite CelebritiesActor: Paul Robeson.
Actress: Lena Horne.
Dream Holiday DestinationSwitzerland.
Favorite ColorBlue.
Love to doReading Newspaper.
Favorite FoodContinental Dishes.
Wealth
Net worth (approx.)$5-8 million US dollars (As of 2019).
Salary, Income & Earnings--

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