Philip Berk Net Worth And Salary: HFPA Drama Explained

Philip Berk is a former HFPA president. Get to know his Wikipedia and net worth here. 

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has never been in a radius of appraisals when it comes to diversity. The association came into an infamous spotlight when it was revealed that it had no black voting members. 

And now again, Philip Berk, an ex-president has sent an email to all members and COO of an article which tells that Black Lives Matter is a “racist hate movement.” The members have reacted disgustedly to his email though. 

Philip Berk Wikipedia: Who is he?

Philip Berk doesn’t have a Wikipedia biography until now.  

Moroever, he was the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association eight times before. All of the members of the organization were white during his presidency. 

Also, The HFPA is responsible for the Golden Globe Awards. The LA-based organization is one of the most popular in the business. 

A white guy born in apartheid South Africa, former Golden Globes Award President Philip Berk angers Hollywood by calling Black Lives Matter “a racist movement” advocating mass murder. BLM seeks racial equality and an end of police killings of black people.

— James Hall (@hallaboutafrica) April 20, 2021

Philip Berk Net Worth and Age

Philip Berk reportedly has a net worth of over $10 million. 

The 88-year-old is a veteran journalist who has been a part of the HFPA for decades. He has dedicated his whole life to the organization and has enjoyed its yield as well. 

However, Berk was recently slammed by his own colleagues when he sent an email telling that Black Lives Matter is a racist hate movement. 

It is not the first time that Philip Berk has been in controversy. Prior to this, an actor, Brendan Fraser accused him of groping his buttocks. It seems like he doesn’t get rid of the infamous spotlight. 

Former Hollywood Press Association President Philip Berk sent an email on Sunday calling Black Lives Matter a “racist hate movement” which drew condemnation from those in HFPA.

Actor Brendan Fraser accused Berk of sexually assaulting him in 2003 at a luncheon.

Need I say more?

— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) April 20, 2021

Philip Berk Wife and Family Details

Philip Berk has been married to his wife, Ruth Greenberg for a long time. 

However, no further details are available regarding his children and family until now. He tied the knot with his wife in 1954 and the couple has been together ever since.