Sonny Vaccaro

Sonny Vaccaro

Actor
Born: 18 November 1939, Trafford, Pennsylvania, USA
Estimated net worth: $10 million

Sonny Vaccaro is known as a sports marketing executive and prominent figure in the sneaker industry. He is best recognized for his role in promoting basketball shoes, particularly with Nike and Adidas, and for signing Michael Jordan to Nike. His career is marked by significant... Read More

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Personal details

Name
Sonny Vaccaro
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Born
18 November 1939, Trafford, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouses
Carmen Vaccaro (1991–present)
Children
2 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Sonny Vaccaro Sr., Mary Vaccaro
Estimated Net Worth
$10 million

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2026
Meal Ticket poster
Movie

Meal Ticket

Follow the untold story of the 47-year old legacy of the McDonald's All American Game and the past, present and...

Self
7.1 / 10
2019
The Dominican Dream poster
Movie

The Dominican Dream

In the early 1990s, the future of basketball belonged to a young Dominican immigrant named Felipe Lopez. Featured on the...

Self
6.7 / 10
2013
Lenny Cooke poster
Movie

Lenny Cooke

In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron...

Self
6.8 / 10

Latest Release

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Sonny Vaccaro's career highlights include signing Michael Jordan to Nike and promoting the Air Jordan brand, which transformed sneaker culture and sports marketing.

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