Ty Warner

H. Ty Warner (born September 3, 1944) is an American toy manufacturer and businessman. He is chairman, CEO, sole owner and founder of Ty Inc., which manufactures and distributes Beanie Babies, Beanie Baby 2.0s, Ty Girlz, Pluffies , LI'L Ones, Beanie Boos and other plush items. In 2005 Forbes estimated his net worth at approximately $4.4 billion — down from a peak of $6 billion — still making him one of the wealthiest people in the world. Warner attended St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, WI. Warner attended Kalamazoo College in Michigan but dropped out after a year and moved to Hollywood to commence a career in acting. He had little success as an actor and returned to Chicago. There he began working for plush toy maker Dakin....