Paul Getty was born on September 7, 1932 in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. He was married to Victoria Holdsworth, Talitha Pol and Gail Getty. He died on April 17, 2003 in London, England, UK.
At birth he was given the name Eugene Paul Getty, but in later life he adopted, and was better known by, the names Paul Getty, John Paul Getty, Jean Paul Getty, Jr. and John Paul Getty II.