George Soros is a Hungarian-born billionaire investor, philanthropist, and political activist. He was born on August 12, 1930, in Budapest, Hungary. Soros is known for his successful investment career and for founding the Open Society Foundations, a network of organizations promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice around the world. He has been a prominent figure in global affairs, advocating for open societies and challenging authoritarian regimes. Soros is considered one of the most successful and influential investors of his time, with a net worth exceeding $8 billion.