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What Is C. Thomas Howell’s Net Worth?
C. Thomas Howell, an American actor and director, has established a notable presence in the entertainment industry. His estimated net worth is around $4 million. This financial standing reflects his extensive career, marked by diverse roles in film and television. His work spans various genres, contributing to a steady income stream over several decades. Howell’s net worth isn’t solely derived from acting; it includes earnings from directing, writing, and potentially other ventures.
Early Career and Film Roles
Christopher Thomas Howell was born on December 7, 1966, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. Early in his childhood, Howell harbored aspirations of becoming a stuntman, taking inspiration from his father’s line of work. Although specific figures about his early earnings as a child rodeo star are unavailable, it provided him with early exposure to performance and competition. Howell’s official acting career began at the tender age of four with an appearance on “The Brian Keith Show.” This early role, even if small, marked the beginning of his journey in the entertainment world. At that time, he was also studying at Saugus High School as a teenager.
Howell’s breakthrough came with his role as Tyler in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 blockbuster, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” While his role in “E.T.” was not a leading one, it provided invaluable experience and exposure in a high-profile production. The following year, Howell secured his first leading role as Ponyboy Curtis in Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of “The Outsiders.” His performance garnered him a Young Artist Award, signifying recognition within the industry. Unfortunately, information about his salary for “The Outsiders” is not publicly available.
In 1984, Howell continued his rise with roles in “Tank,” “Grandview, U.S.A.,” and “Red Dawn,” the latter reuniting him with Patrick Swayze. While specific salary details for these films remain undisclosed, these roles solidified his presence in Hollywood. The following year, Howell starred in the teen rom-com “Secret Admirer,” followed by a role in the thriller “The Hitcher.” In 1986, he played the leading role in “Soul Man.” The financial success of these films, combined with his increasing popularity, likely contributed to a steady increase in his earnings during the mid-1980s. Specific box office numbers for “Secret Admirer” show a gross revenue of approximately $17 million. “The Hitcher” had moderate commercial success, grossing around $7.7 million at the box office. However, despite mixed reviews, “Soul Man” grossed about $27 million.
Throughout the late 1980s, Howell appeared in films like “A Tiger’s Tale,” “Young Toscanini,” and “The Return of the Musketeers.” While these films may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as his earlier work, they provided continuous acting opportunities. In 1992, he starred in “Breaking the Rules” and “That Night,” and the following year, portrayed Union Lieutenant Thomas Chamberlain in the American Civil War film “Gettysburg.” Although specific salary information for these roles is unavailable, they contributed to his steady income during this period. For example, “Gettysburg” had a budget of $25 million and grossed approximately $12.7 million in the US box office.
Continued Film and Television Career
In the 1990s, Howell’s career also included direct-to-video releases such as “The Sweeper,” “The Big Fall,” and “Hourglass,” the latter of which he also wrote and directed. While direct-to-video releases typically offer lower pay compared to theatrical films, they provided additional income streams. His other 90s credits include “Laws of Deception,” “Sleeping Dogs,” and “Charades.” Exact figures for his earnings from these various projects are not publicly accessible.
The 2000s saw Howell continuing his prolific output, with roles in both theatrical films and direct-to-video releases. He appeared in films such as “Hot Boyz,” “The Crimson Code,” “WillFull,” “Asylum Days,” “Net Games,” and “Gods and Generals,” where he reprised his role as Thomas Chamberlain. Howell also reprised his role as Jim Halsey in “The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting.” During this decade, he was also in “Hidalgo,” “The Hillside Strangler,” “Glass Trap,” “Hoboken Hollow,” “The Far Side of Jericho,” “Dead Letters,” “Toxic,” “The Day the Earth Stopped,” and “The Jailhouse,” among others. These numerous roles, even if smaller or in less prominent films, contributed to his sustained income. In 2009, Howell starred in and directed the science-fiction film “The Land That Time Forgot.” However, financial details regarding his earnings as a director for this film remain undisclosed.
In 2012, Howell played Troy in the Marvel superhero movie “The Amazing Spider-Man.” This role in a major franchise film likely provided a significant boost to his earnings. He also appeared in “Chilly Christmas,” “MoniKa,” and “Escape” that same year. From 2009 to 2013, Howell had a role as Bill “Dewey” Dudek on the crime drama series “Southland.” Although the specific figures for his salary on “Southland” are not publicly known, his role as a regular cast member would have provided a stable income over those years.
Howell continued to appear in multiple films annually. In 2013 alone, he was in “Don’t Pass Me By,” “The Devil’s Dozen,” “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,” and “Storm Rider.” His extensive filmography also includes “Bigfoot Wars,” “Woodlawn,” “LBJ,” “Disconnected,” “A Question of Faith,” and “Beast Mode.” Specific financial details regarding his earnings from these various projects are generally not available publicly.
On television, Howell had his first role in 1983, playing Scott Morgan on “Two Marriages.” In the 1990s, he appeared in numerous television films, including “Tattle Tale,” “Acting on Impulse,” “Natural Selection,” and “Suspect Device.” He also played Detective Frank Kohanek on “Kindred: The Embraced.” From 1999 to 2000, Howell played Dr. Alex Kennedy on “Amazon.” Howell continued to appear in a myriad of television films in the 2000s, such as “Night of the Wolf,” “Killer Bees!,” “Zolar,” “Ordinary Miracles,” “A Gunfighter’s Pledge,” and a remake of “The Poseidon Adventure.” He also had guest roles on “Twice in a Lifetime,” “Son of the Beach,” “The District,” “Summerland,” “ER,” “24,” and “Criminal Minds.” Specific earnings from these appearances are not generally released.
From 2009 to 2013, Howell played Bill “Dewey” Dudek on “Southland.” During this time, he appeared on “Psych,” “The Glades,” “Alphas,” “Revolution,” “Castle,” “Longmire,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Blue Bloods,” and “Grimm.” Howell had recurring roles on “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” “Stitchers,” “Animal Kingdom,” “Ray Donovan,” “Outcast,” “SEAL Team,” and “The Punisher,” as well as guest roles on “The Blacklist,” “Dynasty,” “The Walking Dead,” and “The Terror.” Exact financial figures for his roles on these TV shows are not available.
Personal Life and Relationships
In the 1980s, Howell was in a relationship with Kyle Richards. He married Rae Dawn Chong in 1989; they divorced after one year. He married Sylvie Anderson in 1992, and they later divorced in 2016. Details regarding any potential financial settlements from these divorces are not publicly available, though they could have had an impact on his overall net worth.
