Yossi Dina
| Yossi Dina | |
|---|---|
| Native name | יוסי דינה |
| Born | Israel |
| Residence | Malibu, California |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Founder, Owner and CEO, The Dina Collection |
| Known for | Pawn Broker, Reality Television Star & Socialite |
| Net worth | USD $5 Million |
Yossi Dina (Hebrew: יוסי דינה) is an Israeli businessman, entrepreneur, and reality television personality who lives in Hollywood.[1]
Biography
Yossi Dina was born in Israel and raised on a kibbutz. He then went on to serve in the Israeli Army and to work as an intelligence officer. From there, he went on to work in Paris, and eventually relocated to Los Angeles, where he sold jewelry door-to-door.[2]
He became known as the “pawnbroker to the rich and famous”[3] after opening a pawnshop named "The Dina Collection" in Beverly Hills. Dina has done business with many celebrities, including Lenny Dykstra, Larry King, and many others.[4]
Dina's shop, the subject of the reality series Beverly Hills Pawn on the Reelz Channel,[5] sells millions of dollars worth of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, watches, first editions, cars and memorabilia.[6]
Dina lives in Malibu in a multimillion-dollar home that once belonged to singer and comedian Al Jolson.[7]
References
- ↑ "YOSSI DINA: Jeweler To The Stars". December 9, 2009. Archived from the original on August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Yossi Dina net worth". getnetworth.com. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ Andrew C. Stone. "Yossi Dina: Pawnbroker to the Rich and Famous". Gotham (magazine). Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ Ken Belson (September 14, 2009). "Lenny Dykstra’s Memorabilia Being Auctioned". The New York Times. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Beverly Hills Pawn Trailer". YouTube. February 25, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ The One Thing This Pawn-King-to-the-Stars Will Never Sell
- ↑ The Pawn King