Robert Geiss facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robert Geiss
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Geiss playing soccer at a benefit match
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Robert Friedrich Geiss
29 January 1964 Pulheim, Germany
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Fitness clothing, designing, business ambition, TV |
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Notable work
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Uncle Sam, Roberto Geissini, Die Geissens |
| Television | Die Geissens |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Geiss (married 1994–present) |
| Children | Davina Shakira Geiss Shania Tyra Maria Geiss |
| Parent(s) | Reinhold Geiss (father) Margret Geiss (mother) |
| Relatives | Martina Geiss (sister) Michael Geiss (brother) Vivien Geiss (niece) |
| Awards | Deutscher Fernsehpreis (nominated) |
Robert Friedrich Geiss (born on January 29, 1964) is a German businessman and a well-known TV personality. He is famous for his TV show Die Geissens – Eine schrecklich glamouröse Familie, where he shares his exciting and luxurious life with his family. Robert is married to Carmen Geiss.
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Robert Geiss: A Life in Business and TV
Robert Geiss is an interesting person who has built a successful career in both business and television. He started his journey by creating a popular clothing brand and later became a TV star.
Starting a Business: The Uncle Sam Story
When Robert Geiss was a teenager, he was very eager to start working and earn money. He believed that real-world experience was more valuable than staying in school. His father, Reinhold Geiss, offered him a job in his company, but Robert wanted to try something different.
His big idea came during a trip to Spain. He found a pair of fitness trousers he really liked. When he returned home to Cologne, Germany, Robert decided to design similar clothes for fitness studios. In 1986, he started his own company called Uncle Sam.
Robert quickly sold his first batch of clothes. He then began buying shirts and pants from Turkey for about 10 German Marks (DM) each and reselling them in Germany for 49 DM. His business grew very fast! At its busiest, Uncle Sam employed 120 people. In 1995, Robert sold his successful company and moved to Monaco with his wife, Carmen.
New Adventures and Family Life
After selling Uncle Sam, Robert Geiss took a break for about ten years, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle. But he soon wanted to get back to work. He started a new business buying, fixing up, and then selling fancy houses.
In 2004, his brother bought back Uncle Sam and became the new boss of the company. Robert also became friends with bankers in Monaco and started investing money in the stock market.
His family grew too! His first daughter, Davina Shakira, was born on May 30, 2003. His second daughter, Shania Tyra Maria, was born on July 30, 2004.
Becoming a TV Star and Fashion Designer
Since January 2011, Robert Geiss and his family have been the main stars of the RTL2 TV show Die Geissens – Eine schrecklich glamouröse Familie. The show lets viewers see their exciting and glamorous life.
In March 2013, Robert started a new fashion brand called Roberto Geissini. This brand quickly became very popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.
In May 2015, he opened a small, fancy resort on his property in Grimaud, which is near Saint Tropez.
