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What Is Barry Williams’ Net Worth?
Barry Williams, the American actor best known for his role as Greg Brady in “The Brady Bunch,” has accumulated a net worth of $6 million. This financial standing reflects his long and varied career, spanning television, theater, and other ventures.
Barry Williams’ Career and Earnings
Williams’ career began early with guest-starring roles in television shows like “Dragnet,” “The Invaders,” and “Mission: Impossible.” These early roles provided foundational experience and income. In 1969, he landed his iconic role as Greg Brady in “The Brady Bunch,” a series that ran until 1974. While the show itself didn’t initially achieve top ratings during its original run, its enduring popularity in syndication has continued to provide income through residuals, although the specific amount for each cast member isn’t publicly disclosed. The show aired a total of 117 episodes over five seasons.
Following “The Brady Bunch,” Williams transitioned into musical theater, touring with productions like “Grease,” “The Sound of Music,” and “West Side Story.” These tours would have provided a consistent income stream, with earnings varying based on the production’s success and the size of his role. His Broadway appearance in “Romance/Romance” in 1988, where he took over the lead male role from Scott Bakula, would have added to his income, though the exact salary figures are not public information. Further television roles in shows such as “Three’s Company,” “Highway to Heaven,” and “General Hospital,” where he played Hannibal, an English con man in 1984, contributed to his earnings. Though specific guest-starring rates vary considerably based on the show’s budget and Williams’ negotiation power, even smaller roles could provide several thousand dollars per episode.
Barry Williams’ involvement in various “Brady Bunch” spin-offs, reunion specials, and television films also bolstered his income. For example, he appeared in “A Very Brady Christmas” in 1988 and “The Bradys,” a short-lived television series. The financial details of these projects are not widely publicized, but these roles would have provided supplemental income.
In 1992, Williams released his autobiography, “Growing Up Brady: I Was A Teenage Greg,” co-written with Chris Keski. The book became a New York Times bestseller, and the royalties from book sales would have contributed to his income. In 2000, the book was adapted into a television movie, “Growing Up Brady,” starring Adam Brody. Although Barry Williams did not directly star in the film, he would have likely received some compensation for the rights to adapt his book. In 2000, he released a parody of Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” called “The Real Greg Brady.” While the song received some radio play, the financial gains from this venture would likely have been modest.
From 2001 to 2002, Williams played Manager Dean “The Machine” Strickland in the sitcom “Hollywood 7,” appearing in 13 episodes. His earnings for this role would have been contractual, though the specifics are not publicly available. In 2003, he appeared as himself in the film “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.” In 2004, he joined the cast of the Brady Bunch for “The Brady Bunch 35th Anniversary Reunion Special.”
In later years, Williams developed a cabaret act and toured with his musical group, Barry Williams and the Traveliers, performing in places like Branson, Missouri. These performances would have generated income, but the figures are not publicly disclosed. He also hosted a satellite radio trivia show called “The Real Greg Brady’s Totally ’70s Pop Quiz” on Sirius Satellite Radio, providing another stream of income. In 2019, he joined the television series “A Very Brady Renovation” on HGTV, which featured the other cast members of “The Brady Bunch.” In 2021, he appeared in the Lifetime Christmas movie “Blending Christmas” alongside former Brady Bunch co-stars. The earnings from these television appearances would vary depending on the specific contract and the show’s budget.
At the peak of “The Brady Bunch,” each child actor received a salary of $1,100 per week. This amount, adjusted for inflation, would be significantly higher today. However, the cast members do not benefit significantly from the show’s ongoing syndication success. Barry has made his home in Branson, Missouri, where he performs in a local theater. He also hosts a show on Sirius/XM’s 70s on 7 channel.
Barry Williams’ Real Estate
In 1974, Barry Williams’ mother built a 2,800-square-foot beachfront home in Malibu. This property was a significant asset for Williams and his family. For decades, they periodically listed it for rent for as much as $25,000 per month. In 2016, Barry listed the home for sale at $7.15 million. He finally sold it in November 2019 for $5.82 million. This sale significantly contributed to his net worth.
Barry Williams’ Personal Life
Barry Williams has been married three times. He was married to his first wife, Diane Martin, from 1990 until their divorce in 1992. His second marriage to Ella Mary Matt lasted from 1999 until 2005. While married, they had a son named Eric together. Following his divorce, Williams began dating Elizabeth Williams in 2006, and they had a daughter together in 2012 before splitting up in 2013. He married his third wife, Tina Mahina, in 2017. The two had been in a relationship for several years prior to getting married.
