Richard Hilton

About

Famous for co-founding the successful Hilton & Hyland Southern California real estate firm, he is also well known as the grandson of Hilton Hotel chain founder Conrad Hilton and as the father of socialites Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton.

Before Fame

After earning a restaurant and hotel management degree from the University of Denver, he worked in New York City for the Eastdil Secure company.

Trivia

He executive produced several reality television programs featuring his famous family members.

Family Life

He and his seven siblings grew up in Los Angeles, California, as the children of Barron Hilton and Marilyn June Hawley Hilton. His marriage to actress and fashion designer Kathy Richards Hilton resulted in sons named Barron and Conrad and in daughters named Paris and Nicky.

Associated With

Million Dollar Listing reality series realtor Josh Altman served as one of Hilton's sales agents.