Alan Sugar is a British businessman and television personality, best known for founding the electronics company Amstrad in the 1980s. He gained fame for his role as the host of the reality TV show The Apprentice, where he interviews and selects candidates for business opportunities. Born on March 24, 1947, in Hackney, London, Sugar started his career selling goods from a van. Over the years, he has built a successful career in various industries, including technology and real estate, and has been recognized for his contributions to business with a knighthood in 2000.