Bill Perkins was born on February 2, 1969, is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of accomplishments. Bill Perkins is a multitalented author he is " Hedge Fund Manager, Film Producer, and High Stakes Poker Player". Bill Perkins joined Centaurus Energy, a hedge fund founded by his friend and former Enron trader John D. Arnold. Perkins’ journey began when he watched the movie Wall Street in 1991. Inspired, he persistently sought a job in finance, starting as a screen clerk at the New York Mercantile Exchange.