What Is Dylan Neal Net Worth?
As of April 2025, Dylan Neal, the Canadian-American actor, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This figure reflects his successful career in television and film, spanning several decades and encompassing a variety of roles.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Dylan Jeremy Neal was born on October 8, 1969, in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Before pursuing acting, he explored other ventures, including catering and pizza delivery in the Toronto area. He also had an interest in furniture making. Neal attended Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, and T. A. Blakelock High School, also in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He holds dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States.
Acting Career Highlights and Earnings
Dylan Neal’s career began in 1987, and he has since accumulated approximately 100 acting credits. Some of his notable roles include:
- The Bold and the Beautiful: He played Dylan Shaw from 1994 to 1996.
- Hyperion Bay: He starred as Nick Sweeny from 1998 to 1999.
- Dawson’s Creek: Neal portrayed Doug Witter from 1998 to 2003, appearing in a recurring role as Joshua Jackson’s brother for five years.
- Blood Ties: He played Mike Celluci in the television series in 2007.
- Cedar Cove: Dylan Neal starred as Jack Griffith from 2013 to 2015 in this Hallmark Channel series based on Debbie Macomber’s books.
- Gourmet Detective: Starting in 2014, he not only starred as Henry Ross but also wrote and executive produced this Hallmark original mystery series, continuing to write, produce, and star in various Hallmark movies.
Neal also has appeared in films such as “40 Days and 40 Nights”, “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, and the “Fifty Shades” film series (“Fifty Shades of Grey”, “Fifty Shades Darker”, and “Fifty Shades Freed”), where he played Anastasia’s stepfather.
While specific salary details for each role aren’t publicly available, his consistent work in television series, TV movies, and films has contributed to his $2 million net worth. His work with the Hallmark Channel has been particularly consistent. In the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie, he played Anastasia’s stepfather and he’s worth approximately $2 million.
Personal Life
Dylan Neal is married to Becky Southwell, a TV writer. They were married on September 21, 1996, and have two children. Becky Southwell co-wrote the “Gourmet Detective” movies in which Dylan Neal starred.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, Dylan Neal maintains an athletic build, weighing around 79 kg (174 lbs). As of April 2025, Dylan Neal is 55 years old.