Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story

This documentary, produced by RTÉ Factual, describes the life of Chuck Feeney, philanthropist and founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies.
Learn more about his Giving While Living approach to philanthropy here: www.atlanticphi...

[@kidbrown2010]

I think it's worth to note that this documentary is 12 years old. He was 70 then and now he is 82.

[@Travellingman1000]

I had never even heard of Mr Chuck Feeney until today. All I can say regarding this…This is one of the most breath taking, astonishing examples of humankind I have ever seen. This man is a true human being.

[@MrShwinner]

I have watched this over 10 times. I'm at university right now, always trying to make a buck. Hopefully someday I can follow in this mans shoes and give back to people. I have never been more touched by something in my life.

[@dm20908]

How many of us who graduated university in Ireland owe this man our education?

[@RobertMauro]

Dear Chuck and Atlantic Philanthropies, thank you for all you do for others and for trying to inspire others to do the same! You set a wonderful example for all of us!!!

[@magiffico]

Chuck Feeney has enabled every part of my life and millions more who have no idea of this. I went to the University of Limerick, work in R&D and am close to the issues of the North, all of which Chuck has touched with his philanthropy. This country of ours, north and south owes him an immense amount of gratitude and respect. A true interspersion to us all, many billionaires the world over could learn a lot from Chuck Feeney. Thank you Chuck for your wise investment in the future our our country.

[@manjunathhavaldar]

Uffffff... He is great person....This is my first comment in 10 years .. I felt 57 mins of life was worth every milliseconds......

[@ItsOYM]

A HERO in every sense. I hope his story will be told and re-told over and over...

[@ChampPong]

I have been searching for a role model, and thankful I finally found one. Chuck Feeney, you're my man! You have blessed many.

[@xoxoman1957]

Before today I had not heard of Chuck Feeney.... what an amazing person indeed !!!

[@bwbam777]

When I was I younger I wanted it all, now at 45 I had a vision of the same thing of helping people but keeping it quiet it will happen, very inspiring to me thanks for posting this video.

[@phabbiola]

Wow this guy really impressed me....the hell with secret millionaire, this gentleman is a real angel.

[@ofd1999]

what an amazing man ....in todays way of life it is unheard of... your parents are smiling down upon you...god bless

[@danalfred7]

You have lived a life of giving, a life of opportunities of higher learning, and will always be remembered as the man with an oversized heart. I share the feeling of giving and wish someday I may be as successful as you are and share that feeling to those who need it. It is always better to give than to receive and that feeling is priceless.

[@1798UnitedIrishMen]

This man is my hero, I'm genuinely in awe at him. Their should be a monument built in his honor. What a man, someone all the other rich folk should follow.

[@TheAsianHorsetale]

Wow! He's a living saint. Hats off and I pray that he gets longer life.

[@bowlsallbroken]

Mr. Feeney is a true inspiration. I wish I could thank him on behalf of all those he's helped so unselfishly. Thanks for putting this video up.

[@abhishekonine]

This man's story somehow touched my soul! You'll never run out of people you can help! I'll remember that one.

[@atlanticphil]

Wow - over 100,000 views! Thank you for watching, commenting on and sharing this documentary.

[@KIMYSarang]

Dear Kim...thank you SOOOO much for that movie. What a guy! .Thanks again. It makes me so happy to hear that there are still people in the world that can make a difference ............ But anyway he saved his country TWICE: once by building the schools and getting the bright young kids off the streets, and TWICE by ending the civil war between the Protestants and Catholics. Like I said -- what a guy. I am happy we know about him now. But even if we didn't, God surely loves him! Love always, Sav

[@atlanticphil]

Yes, The Atlantic Philanthropies are still operating. In keeping with Chuck Feeney's Giving While Living philosophy, we will conclude grantmaking by 2016 and close our doors by 2020.

[@ChampPong]

I have been searching for a role model, and thankful I finally found one I can relate to. Chuck Feeney, you're the man! You have blessed & impacted many.

[@jasonlee8497]

If only the leaders of the world had even a small percentage of this man's humility.

[@suesen77]

Incredible story! Thank you Chuck for making this world a better place! May we all be inspired to live as you have done; by giving to those who have less than ourselves. God bless you!

[@TheNEMKE]

This is who should be celebrated in society.

[@eyonam]

A man to be remember and told about cause what he did was remarkable. That many wont do. Live long charles feeney.

[@phpark213]

Absolutely exceptional. Chuck Feeney is my hero.

[@JodelDaniel]

Its too bad we never talk about good rich people like chuck feeney enough in our society

[@unvillages]

Amazing story...we need more Chuck Feeneys ..perhaps every country. Such an extraordinary man. God bless you!

[@IngridduPreez]

Yes. Amazing. A humble man who kept firm to the TRUE value of living! The truly wealthy can come learn a lot from him!

[@TheDora23]

Remarkable person ................a real saint he is. This inspied me to ''GIVING WHILE LIVING'' you cannot take it with you to the grave. So ''giving while living'' counts. At least you see where it's going . Doing good for those who want to be good people..

[@Nairuulagch]

A true noble citizen.

[@borami22]

to give away all his money is something almost unbelievable for the common human being... he's extraordinary!!

[@LeifCid]

One of the most inspirational things I have ever watched. Thanks

[@sycomsimon]

Just astoundingly fabulous. Much love and respect to you Chuck.14 fools disliked this.

[@atlanticphil]

Thanks to everyone who submitted the name of the song at the beginning of the documentary - "Chromakey Dreamcoat" by Boards of Canada.

[@irishspiritedgal]

A LIFE well lived... Imagine your "work" in this life being just to give, NOT so easy for most! Thankx for posting... LOVE

[@nrimarket]

Chuck Feeney is my role model, like he helped to Irish i love to help Tamils all over the world in improving their economical standards through exchanging job and business opportunities between them.

[@Harrahshow]

WoW "you never run out of people you can help"

[@sharonmey8352]

Have always lived my life trying to do one nice thing for someone each day. It's amazing the impact you can have on people, even if your not rich. Hats off to Chuck Feeney, Now all we need is health care for those of us with serious dental problems. So many in the U.S. die needlessly and painfully, just because moms like mine and other pregnant military moms-to-be in Palmdale didn't know there was tetracycline in the drinking water. Alot of us suffered a lifetime because of it.

[@oscarhikuroa1479]

A truly wonderful man

[@kandam]

WOW is all I could say. That is a human being worth meeting.

[@prodigalpresidium]

What a guy, such an inspiration. God bless him.

[@quickky64]

A great man and a visionary

[@59Love1]

Wow what this man Chuck Feeney did is the most unselfish thing ever giving everything to charity rich people of the world can learn a lot from him

[@jedmitter]

What an Amazing Man. Great stuff and love the way he did things quietly.Thanks for posting.

[@scotchandice]

The things i never knew! Long may he be around and people like him.

[@nicksy15]

I don´t think anyone of us knew who was behind some of the greatest moments of progress in Ireland. Lots took credit for it. I personnely am mesmerizied As an Irish person Thank You!

[@GraveRobbertt]

I am speechless...

[@OregonPepper]

The problems are many, but the solution is the same, education.

[@jotheexcellent]

excellent point, and actually, he agrees with you. That's why the way atlantic philanthropy works is all of his ONGOING profits, and all ways he is still benefiting from his business career are being given to atlantic philanthropy. Well thats what was explained to me anyhow

[@lilyvonschtoop]

What an extraordinary and selfless man........God bless and thank you for your kind, loving heart.

[@loquayrocks]

I hugely admire Chuck Feeney, I'm from Limerick and although I didn't go to University, you can see throughout the city the difference he has made. The UL campus is very beautiful and dramatically changed since its days as NIHE. Thanks to Chuck Feeney and Ed Walsh, Limerick is a destination university for people from all over the world. (although, it does churn out a lot of Phys. Ed. teachers!)

[@rocnat99]

Just Beautiful.... wonderful Soul

[@kayotang2099]

Bravissimo !Truly inspiring.

[@Boresniper]

Amazing Story! Inspiring!

[@TheDora23]

He is a real living SAINT..................remarkable great person. This inspired me to '' giving while living;; What you give while living counts. When one dies and leave it you have no choice you cannot take it with you to the grave. When you give it while living you are seeing the good it's doing.

[@DeHirvilammi]

Now in his 80s, Feeney has left himself with about $2 million worth of wealth to live on - less than 0.001% of the $8 billion he's given away. Dwyer's details about how Feeney lived his day-to-day life may be equally remarkable. Feeney: Flew coach until he was 75 years old.Jan 6, 2017

[@writersblack5360]

The real "Father Christmas" god bless you; and Ireland Mr Feeney

[@ilromero23]

What an amazing person

[@TheMogonzo]

"Synonymous with Anonymous." He truly is an inspirational person.

[@nader31]

There are role models and there are model citizens. Chuck Feeney is both.

[@lloyddellosa7430]

thank you so much,,very inspiring

[@atlanticphil]

Hi John, If you visit Atlantic's KZbin Channel and click on our What We're Learning Playlist, there's a video about our work in Viet Nam and what we invested in.

[@abdmalikSulong]

the most important things is learn from the great peoples

[@novamico]

A True Angel!

[@darkENhandsome]

Breath taking

[@subhash518]

A role model for a visionnaires..

[@lesliechen1498]

Oh...I love him

[@InspireToBecome]

Well, that is great! Sharing happiness matters !

[@TheDeemac508]

What a man, he is a hero. xxx

[@MaxedName]

Truly Inspirational

[@MRayner59]

Too bad there aren't more billionaires like that in the world.

[@MrMurfthesurf]

I just wonder how 24 people dislike this ? God bless Chuck.

[@jhunbig]

amazing.... truly inspiring

[@yenfangszu]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@portraitphenomenon]

May God bless this Man!!!

[@docall18]

A great man

[@emilmihailixandru9867]

RESPECT ✊

[@TheJrose10]

It would be interesting to have a chat with Mr. Feeney on the effectiveness of "teaching" entrepreneurship and whether the academic study of entrepreneurship in today's universities actually helps those with entrepreneurial ambitions!

[@Annah03]

Inspiring!

[@MsPam51]

WOW I have no other words but Wow

[@Honeysucklebommie]

@eseaidea Dont just wish. Go for it ,you got the chance to do exactly as you wish because you are alive,go help others freely. It doesnt matter with what or which amount just do what you can and it will grow from there. Go help some old lady out or some old digger that fought for you or go serve in a soup kitchen or do their dishes,each journey starts with the first step.

[@abacab87]

If he can do that with a few billion, why can't the government do anything significant with their trillions?

[@iurhviusdfavhi]

If the evil, wealthy, greedy cooporations that are in absolute control of the lobbyists, and in turn all our of leaders had an ounce of what this great man has the country wouldnt be crumbling. We have homeless people EVERYWHERE. Alot of them are mentally challenged and otherwise kind, and they suffer everyday right in front of our faces all the while our coutries wealthy buys another yatch for themselves. Its not hard to see that greed is the weakness of our system.

[@jirapatuantua5361]

Wow wow I must be like him "Giving while living"

[@ShoeGal8801]

Amazing!

[@ppeeza]

true inspiration..

[@TheMelodylee]

Respect.

[@wehavebecome1]

God bless this man for his great deeds for humanity

[@IneedKush]

Truly Inspiring

[@20stafford09]

great man...!

[@Boresniper]

Amazing story, Inspiring!

[@ProphetTERESAAQUINO]

God is good!

[@treeteacafe8550]

he the best.

[@BryanKale777]

Wow.. what an amazing Man.. 7.5 BILLION GIVEN TO CHARITY.. OMG.... (UFO) United Farmers Organization 2013

[@ofd1999]

he is going to be the richest man in the cemetary without a penny in his pocket.

[@melanieburtonmb]

Hey Chuck bless my family,we struggling,love to show my family a better life,and give back to other,my church,other family member,open a center for the elderly,and kids,my hearts melts,for the elderly,and kiss

[@AugiTheGreat1]

As someone who has worked so hard to get where i am i can see no manner in which i would give it ALL away thats just insane Really Insane He's a Saint of a men but i would never do it

[@JTheMind]

Feeney said. "I set out to work hard, not to get rich." -Ref wikipedia In the first 10 minutes its clear that he in all his greatness in fact did.I never understand this with entrepreneurs this idea of being resolute that it was not for the "money".Although it may not be your 1st goal their is such things as multiple goals how would you survive if you weren't in the slightest way profitable?