Armand Hammer is a famous American actor, whose life in the limelight has been fueled by various allegations, including rape. At the time when the actor was accused of rape by a young woman, his family history attracted attention, leading to many questions about his family, wealth, and scandals.
Armand Hammer famous as Armie Hammer is also recognized to have come from a family that inherited an overwhelming fortune of $10 million, thanks to the actor’s great-great grandfather’s endeavors.
Why is Julian Armand’s Grandson Famous?
Actor Armand Hummer is recognized for his career as an actor, especially after he featured in Call Me by Your Name and The Social Network. The actor recently found himself in the limelight after a 24-year-old alleged that the actor had raped her violently for four hours in 2017.
The young woman further clarified that he thought the actor was going to kill her, which forced her to comply. The actor’s attorney denied the allegations, terming the claims as outrageous. The attorney confirmed that he was ready to clear the actor’s name.
Armie Hammer Hails from a Rich Family
Armie is known to have come from a family that inherited a fortune worth more than $180 million. Armie’s family history tracks back to Dr. Julius Hammer, the actor’s great-great-grandfather who was imprisoned for first-degree manslaughter, after performing an abortion on a Russian diplomat’s wife, who died days after a procedure.
Julius’s son Armand Harmer created the fortune after he invested money in an American Oil company, Occidental Petroleum. Armand had got the man from his third wife. Armand was also well connected to powerful people, with reports of money laundering using art, being reported.
After Armand died in 1990, he left most of his fortunes to his son Michael, while his daughter Casey received only $250,000. Michael also inherited Knoedler Gallery, a commercial art gallery that was founded in 1846. However, the gallery collapsed in 2009, after it made headlines for selling fake art at a high cost.
Who is Julian Hammer?
Julian Armand Hammer was famous in a bad way. In 1955, he was suspected of killing a man at his Los Angeles home, during his 26th birthday. The charges were dropped after Armand paid $50,000 in cash, which was delivered to a lawyer in Los Angeles.
Julian was fond of parties, which involved underage women, and cocaine abuse. Julian’s daughter alleged that she was abused by her father Julian when she was a child. Casey also revealed that Julian was abusive to other family members. Despite the heavy allegations, Julian never came out to speak about the allegations.
Julian Hammer’s Children
Michael Hammer born on September 1955 was an American businessman and the son of Julian Hammer. Michael recreated family wealth and went on to manage various organizations including the Hammer International Foundation, Armand Hammer Foundation, and other businesses.
Julian’s son is also recognized as actor Armie Hammer’s father. Julian’s son died on November 20, 2022, from cancer.