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What Is Maile Flanagan’s Net Worth?
Maile Flanagan, an accomplished American actress and comedian, has a net worth of approximately $8 million as of 2025. Her financial success is largely attributed to her versatile performances across television, film, and voice acting, with a significant portion stemming from her role as Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of the “Naruto” franchise. Flanagan’s career spans over two decades, leaving a notable mark on the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Maile Flanagan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 19, 1965. Her father worked for U.S. military intelligence, which led the family to relocate frequently during her childhood. She spent time in Bangkok, Thailand, Nuremberg, and Munich, Germany, graduating from Munich American High School in 1983. In 1987, Flanagan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston College. While at Boston College she was a member of America’s oldest collegiate improv comedy group, My Mother’s Flebag, with her pal, Wayne Wilderson. After graduating from BC, she moved to Minneapolis and joined the comedy troupe, Every Mother’s Nightmare.
After a brief stint in Washington, D.C., Flanagan moved to Minneapolis and worked in theater roles and did stand-up comedy. In 1996, she moved to Los Angeles with the stage production of *The Bad Seed*, which won an LA Weekly Theater Award for Best Comedy Ensemble. She secured roles in various television series, including guest appearances on “ER” and “The Office.” Her versatility and comedic timing soon led her to voice acting, where she found her niche.
Key Roles and Income Streams
Flanagan’s most prominent role is voicing Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of the “Naruto” franchise, a role she has held since 2005. She has voiced Naruto in over 600 episodes, 40 video games, and 6 movies. Reports indicate that anime voice actors can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per episode on average. Some of the most recognized names in the anime voice acting industry have managed to carve out lucrative careers, earning impressive salaries per episode. For instance, voice actors like Maile Flanagan, known for her role as Naruto Uzumaki in the long-running series “Naruto,” reportedly earns upwards of $400 per episode. This work has not only brought her widespread recognition but has also been a consistent source of income. Additionally, she voiced Piggley Winks in *Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks*, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2006. In live-action, she starred as Terry Perry in the Disney XD series “Lab Rats” from 2012 to 2016, further contributing to her income.
Flanagan has appeared in several movies, including “Phone Booth” (2002), “The Station Agent,” “Evan Almighty” (2007), “Yes Man,” “500 Days of Summer” (2009), and “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011). She has also made guest appearances on nearly forty television shows, including major series like *The Office*, *Modern Family*, *Weeds*, *Desperate Housewives*, and *ER*. She has played recurring roles on several TV shows such as *Grey’s Anatomy*, *Reno 911!*, *Shameless*, *Bad Teacher*, and *The Class*. She played a recurring role for four seasons as Principal Perry on Disney XD’s *Lab Rats* (and its spin-offs).
Awards, Recognition, and Continued Success
Maile Flanagan won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2006 for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for her work in “Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.” She has also received two Behind the Voice Actors Awards. Flanagan has also won the 2012 Female Comedy Performance LA Weekly Award for playing the role of Shannon in Tanner’s play, Day Drinkers. Her consistent work in the entertainment industry has solidified her financial stability and allowed her to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. As of 2025, Flanagan continues to voice Naruto Uzumaki in new projects within the franchise and has expanded her repertoire by participating in various animated series and films, demonstrating her enduring talent and adaptability.
Other Ventures and Personal Life
Flanagan has also contributed significantly to charitable endeavors throughout her career. While she prefers to keep many of her philanthropic activities private, she has been associated with initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ rights, education, and mental health awareness. She is openly lesbian and has been married to Lesa Hammett since 2008.
Maile Flanagan also has numerous L.A. theater credits including working with writer/director Justin Tanner at Third Stage in his humorous, farcical plays Wife Swappers, Pot Mom, Oklahomo!, Zombie Attack!, and The Strip.
In addition to her acting work, Flanagan has also worked as a producer. She produced the TV series “3Way” from 2008-2009, as well as TV movies such as “Sports Wives” (2005) and “All the Presidents’ Movies” (2003).
