Howard Hughes
Leena Iqbal
About him
Howard Hughes was born on December 24, 1905. He was born in Houston and lived their for 18 years and then moved to Boston. Howard married Ella Rice on June 1st, 1925 and divorced in 1929.
What he's famous for
He started of as his father's tool company. After his father died, his uncle Rupert supervised Howard and the estate until Howard turned 21. Howard was best known for an aviator, a movie producer, and a billionaire.
Education
Howard attended a private school when he moved to Boston. When Howard moved to Hollywood to pursue his interest in making movies he never graduated from high school. In division of his tool company, Howard formed his own aircraft company in 1932.
fun facts
- Howard had an employee who's job was only to swat flies. He feared that if he swatted them it would spread germs.
- Towards the end of his life, Howard only cut his nails once a year.
- Howard Hughes had a fear of pollution and he was scared when he drove his car.