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What Is Brad Garrett’s Net Worth?
Brad Garrett, a prominent American actor and stand-up comedian, has accumulated a net worth of $50 million. His success stems from a multifaceted career spanning television, film, and live performances.
Early Career and “Everybody Loves Raymond”
Born Brad H. Gerstenfeld on April 14, 1960, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, Garrett’s journey began with improv clubs in Los Angeles. His breakthrough came in 1984 when he won the comedy category on “Star Search,” earning a prize of $100,000, which is equivalent to approximately $250,000 today. This victory led to an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” significantly boosting his exposure. In the late 1980s, he voiced Hulk Hogan in the cartoon series “Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling.” He also participated in game shows like “Family Feud,” “Super Password,” and “Hollywood Squares.” Brad transitioned towards acting roles in series like “First Impressions,” “Roseanne,” and “The Pursuit of Happiness.” More voice acting roles came with the “Transformers” series.
Garrett’s career defining role arrived with the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He portrayed Robert Barone, the brother of Ray Romano’s character. Brad’s initial salary was $150,000 per episode, a figure he contested when Ray Romano’s salary increased to $1.8 million per episode. A standoff ensued, with Garrett, along with co-stars Patricia Heaton, Peter Boyle, and Doris Roberts, negotiating for fairer compensation. The dispute was resolved when Garrett’s salary was raised to $250,000 per episode for the final two seasons. This amounted to $9.75 million for his participation in the 39 episodes of those seasons. He earned five Emmy Award nominations and three wins for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance on “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 2002, 2003, and 2005. In 2003, the entire cast of “Everybody Loves Raymond” won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Post-“Raymond” Career
Following “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Brad Garrett explored a spin-off series centered on his character, Robert Barone, but the project was abandoned when the show’s writers pursued other opportunities. After the show concluded in 2005, Garrett played with the idea of creating a spin-off series based on his character, Robert Barone. However, he withdrew from the project after the writers from “Everbody Loves Raymond” decided to pursue other jobs instead. Romano and Garrett also appeared together in “The King of Queens.” During this period, Garrett made a guest appearance on the show “Prince of Bel-Air.” Brad has made frequent appearances on the game show “Match Game.” In 1996, he booked another guest role on the show “Seinfeld.” In 2003, he won widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of Jackie Gleason in the film “Gleason.” He was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie as a result of his performance. In 2005, Garrett booked the role of Murray the Cop in a Broadway performance of “The Odd Couple.” In 2006, he played the role of Oscar Madison when actor Nathan Lane became ill. That year, he booked a role in the film “The Pacifier,” which also starred Vin Diesel. To round out a busy year, Brad booked the lead role in a new sitcom called “‘Til Death.” In 2007, he made a brief appearance on the series “American Idol.” In 2008, Garrett acted as executive producer for the reality show “Dating Brad Garrett,” in which he also starred. That year, he hosted the roast of Cheech & Chong on TBS. In 2011, he started hosting “I Kid with Brad Garrett,” which was a candid show for kids that ran for 12 episodes. In 2012, Brad booked a recurring role in the sitcom “The Crazy Ones.” Brad starred in the Fox sitcom “‘Til Death” from 2008 to 2010.
Garrett’s distinct voice has made him a sought-after voice actor. He has voiced characters in numerous animated films and television series, including “Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series,” “The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper,” “Biker Mice From Mars,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Finding Nemo,” “Ratatouille,” “Asterix and the Vikings,” “Superman: The Animated Series,” “Justice League,” “Planes,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” “Christopher Robin,” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” He is an accomplished voice actor. He has voiced characters in a range of both film and television projects, including “Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series,” “The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper,” “Biker Mice From Mars,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Finding Nemo,” “Ratatouille,” “Asterix and the Vikings,” “Superman: The Animated Series,” “Justice League,” “Planes,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” “Christopher Robin,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” and many others.
Other Ventures and Endorsements
Brad Garrett’s ventures extend beyond acting. In 2005 to 2007, Brad participated in the World Series of Poker. In 2009, he entered the main event at the World Series of Poker and was eliminated on the second day. Brad won the fifth season championship of “Celebrity Poker Showdown”. He also opened his own comedy club at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in 2010. Although the club closed down a year later, he started another identical club at the MGM Grand. In 2016, Garrett appeared in a Christmas commercial for the Apple iPhone 7. Furthermore, he has been featured in several commercials for 7-Up. He also acted as executive producer for the reality show “Dating Brad Garrett,” in which he also starred.
Real Estate Holdings
In 2006, Brad Garrett acquired a mansion in Malibu, California, for $8.8 million. The property spans over 6,500 square feet and features Malibu tiles, a chef’s kitchen, and a home theater. The mansion, constructed in 2005, blends classic Spanish architectural influences. Garrett listed the property for $11 million in 2011, seeking a significant return on his investment.
Personal Life and Relationships
Brad Garrett’s personal life includes his marriage to Jill Diven, whom he proposed to on the set of “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 1998. They wed in 1999 and had two children before divorcing in 2006. In 2015, he became engaged to IsaBeall Quella, and they married on November 11, 2021.
