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What Is Bob Saget Net Worth?
At the time of his death in January 2022, Bob Saget, the multifaceted American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host, had accumulated a net worth of $50 million. This substantial net worth was the result of a diverse and successful career spanning several decades, encompassing stand-up comedy, acting roles in television and film, hosting duties, and other ventures.
Bob Saget’s Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Robert Lane Saget on May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob’s journey began within a Jewish family. His father, Benjamin, was a supermarket executive, while his mother, Rosalyn, known as “Dolly,” worked as a hospital administrator. Bob’s early life included a period in California before the family returned to Philadelphia, where he attended Abington Senior High School. He graduated in 1975 and pursued higher education at Temple University, focusing on film. During his time at Temple University, he created “Through Adam’s Eyes,” a film about a boy who received reconstructive facial surgery, which earned him an award of merit in the Student Academy Awards. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978.
Television and Film Career: “Full House,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” and More
Saget’s career initially took off in stand-up comedy, where he toured extensively. However, his first television appearance was on “The Merv Griffin Show” in 1981. He had a brief stint on “The Morning Program” on CBS in 1987, before landing the role of Danny Tanner on “Full House”. From 1987 to 1995, Bob appeared in all 192 episodes of the hit family show “Full House” . The show’s consistent ranking in the Nielsen Top 30 from its third season onwards, along with its enduring popularity in syndication, significantly contributed to his financial success.
Simultaneously with “Full House,” Saget began hosting “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (“AFV”) in 1989, continuing in this role until 1997. Saget hosted seasons one through eight of the show. His simultaneous work on both shows during the early 1990s amplified his visibility and earnings.
In 1996, Saget directed the ABC television movie “For Hope,” inspired by his sister’s struggle with scleroderma. In 1998, he directed “Dirty Work,” starring Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange. While “Dirty Work” didn’t perform well at the box office, it has gained a cult following.
From October 2001 to May 2002, Saget starred in “Raising Dad,” a short-lived sitcom on The WB, alongside Kat Dennings, Brie Larson, and Jerry Adler.
In 2005, Saget began providing the voice-over narration for the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” and narrated all 208 episodes of the show until its conclusion in 2014. This role provided a steady income stream and further solidified his presence in the television landscape.
Between 2006 and 2008, he hosted the NBC game show “1 vs. 100.” In 2007, Saget released his HBO comedy special “That Ain’t Right,” which was dedicated to his father. Also in 2007, Saget directed and starred in the direct-to-DVD film “Farce of the Penguins.” From 2005 to 2010, Bob played a parody of himself in four episodes of the HBO series “Entourage.” In June 2022, he appeared posthumously on an episode of “Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?” on the E! Network.
Other projects included the 2009 ABC sitcom “Surviving Suburbia,” the 2010 A&E series “Strange Days,” and a guest-starring role in “Grandfathered” (2015; 2016), starring his “Full House” co-star John Stamos.
Other Ventures: Author and Podcaster
Beyond television and film, Saget authored “Dirty Daddy,” released in 2014. The book explored his life, career, comedy, and various experiences, supported by a stand-up tour in Australia called “Bob Saget Live: The Dirty Daddy Tour,” which included shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
In April 2020, he launched his podcast “Bob Saget’s Here For You” with Studio71.
Real Estate Investments
In September 1990, Bob Saget and his then-wife Sherri acquired a home in LA’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood for $2.5 million, equivalent to over $5 million today. In June 2003, Saget purchased a renovated home in Los Angeles for $2.9 million. Following his death, in June 2022, his widow, Kelly Rizzo, listed this property for $7.675 million. The house was sold in an off-market deal in early 2023 for $5.4 million.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Saget was married to Sherri Kramer from May 1982 to November 1997, and they had three daughters. In 2018, he married Kelly Rizzo, and they remained married until his death in January 2022.
He served as a board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, actively raising funds and awareness for the disease that his sister suffered from.
On January 9, 2022, Saget was found dead in his room at a Ritz-Carlton hotel near Williamsburg, Florida. The autopsy report revealed that he had suffered blunt head trauma from an accidental blow to the back of his head, likely from a fall, leading to his death in his sleep.
