Became a millionaire after founding the British computer company
AMSTRAD, which is an acronym of "Alan Michael Sugar Trading". He was
knighted in 2000.
His niece is the actress, singer and model Rita Simons.
Enjoys playing tennis.
He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2000 Queen's Millennium New Years Honours List for his services to the Home Computer and Electronics Industry.
A huge fan of ''Doctor Who''.
Children - Simon (born 1969), Daniel Michael (born 1971), Louise Jane (born 1974). Also has 6 grandsons and 1 granddaughter (as of December 2006).
Gave £200,000 to the Labour Party in 2001.
He lives in Chigwell, Essex, England. (November 2008)
A qualified pilot with 30 years' experience, Sugar owns a Cirrus SR22 four-seat aircraft, based at Stapleford Airfield.
He is a collector of classic Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars.
His father was a tailor.
Left school at the age of sixteen.
Hosting the UK version of The Apprentice (February 2005)
He worked briefly for the civil service as a statistician at the Ministry of Education. He started selling car antennas ("aerials") and other electrical goods out of a van which he had bought with his savings of £50.