Whitney Ann Kroenke (born September 29, 1977) is an American heiress and film producer.
Whitney Ann Kroenke | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1977 (age 47) Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Nyck Silverstein |
| Parent(s) | Stan Kroenke Ann Walton Kroenke |
| Relatives | Josh Kroenke (Brother) James "Bud" Walton (maternal grandfather) |
Early life
editWhitney 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
editShe 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
editAs a producer
edit- The Sound of Freedom (2023 film)
- The Black Jacket
- The Power of Few
- ReGeneration
- Playing for Change: Peace Through Music
References
edit- ^ HighBeam
- ^ a b Joanne Davidson, Playing for Change, The Denver Post, November 12, 2007.
- ^ a b c Whitney Kroenke Biography, Playing For Change Website. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ List of Degrees Awarded by School, Northwestern University website. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Major in Theatre, Northwestern University website. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Whitney Kroenke, IMDb. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Swords, Natasha. "NINE BANDED WHISKEY: AN EXPRESSION OF AUSTIN CULTURE". drinkmemag.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
