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What Is Kurt Sutter’s Net Worth?
Kurt Sutter, renowned American writer, director, producer, and actor, boasts a net worth of $40 million. This figure represents the combined net worth he shares with his wife of many years, actress Katey Sagal.
Kurt Sutter’s Career and Income
Sutter’s most notable creation is the FX series “Sons of Anarchy” (2008–2014), for which he served as writer and executive producer. He directed eight episodes of the series. He also portrayed “Big” Otto Delaney in 20 episodes, adding to his income from the show. The financial specifics of his contracts with FX for “Sons of Anarchy” remain undisclosed, but his multifaceted role suggests a substantial income stream during the show’s seven-season run.
He expanded the “Sons of Anarchy” universe with the spin-off “Mayans M.C.” (2018–2023), where he again served as writer and executive producer. Sutter also created the historical fiction drama “The Bastard Executioner” (2015), acting as writer, executive producer, and even playing the role of The Dark Mute. Details regarding his earnings from these projects are not publicly available, but his involvement in multiple aspects of production likely resulted in considerable compensation.
Before “Sons of Anarchy,” Sutter was a writer and producer on the FX crime drama “The Shield” (2002–2008). He directed the 2006 episode “Wins and Losses.” His progression from staff writer to executive producer over the show’s run indicates a steady increase in salary and influence. His precise earnings from “The Shield” are not disclosed, but his role as executive producer for the final two seasons would have significantly boosted his income.
In 2015, Sutter wrote and produced the sports drama “Southpaw.” He also appeared in the 2021 film “Chaos Walking.” Details surrounding his compensation for these film projects are not publicly available. He hosted and executive produced the Discovery Channel docuseries “Kurt Sutter’s Outlaw Empires” (2012) and the weekly live vlog “Intercoarse with Kurt Sutter” (2014). The specific financial details of these projects remain undisclosed.
Early Life and Education
Kurt Leon Sutter was born on May 5, 1960, in Rahway, New Jersey. He grew up in Clark, New Jersey, and attended Roselle Catholic High School. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in mass media. Following his graduation, he moved to New York City. He taught at the Gately/Poole Acting Studio. In 1997, Sutter pursued a Master of Fine Arts in performance and directing at Northern Illinois University.
Real Estate Investments
In 2005, Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles for $3.7 million. They attempted to sell the home in 2010 for $4.75 million, and ultimately accepted $3.8 million in December of that year. The buyer was “American Idol” house musician Rickey Minor. The property details beyond its location in the Hollywood Hills and sale price are not publicly available.
In December 2010, the couple acquired a new 1.5-acre property in Moraga Estates, a gated community in Bel Air, for $3.7 million. They purchased the home from “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry. The specific address of this property is not publicly available. Katey and Kurt sold their Bel Air mansion for $7.7 million in April 2022.
In February 2022, Sutter and Sagal invested $5.825 million in a 4,723 square foot home in the Hollywood Hills. Built in 1923, the residence features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. A guesthouse is located on the .46-acre property. The exact address of this property is not publicly disclosed.
Personal Life and Marriage to Katey Sagal
Kurt Sutter married actress Katey Sagal on October 2, 2004, in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home. The specifics of the ceremony beyond its location are not publicly documented. The couple welcomed daughter Esme via a surrogate on January 10, 2007. Katey Sagal played Gemma Teller Morrow on “Sons of Anarchy.” Sutter is stepfather to Sagal’s children from a previous marriage, Sarah Grace White and Jackson White. Jackson is an actor best known for the television series “Mrs. Fletcher” and “Tell Me Lies.”
Sutter is a vegan and an animal rights activist. He is a motorcycle enthusiast. He mentioned doing promotional videos for Harley and taking it in motorcycles. Sutter began riding in his twenties and eventually built a custom motorcycle. Katey Sagal asked him to stop riding after he became a father.
Awards and Nominations
Sutter received three Primetime Emmy nominations for “Sons of Anarchy.” These nominations included Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music (2009) and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for “Day Is Gone” from the episode “A Mother’s Work” (2014) and “Come Join the Murder” from the episode “Papa’s Goods” (2015). In 2009, Kurt won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for Top Television Series for “Sons of Anarchy.”
