What Is Daniel Baldwin’s Net Worth?
Daniel Baldwin, an American actor, producer, and director, has an estimated net worth of $600,000. He comes from a family of actors, being the second-oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, each of whom has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
Daniel Baldwin’s Early Career and “Homicide: Life on the Street”
Baldwin initiated his acting career in 1988 with the television film “Too Good to Be True.” Subsequently, he secured roles in films such as “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man,” and “Hero.” Notably, he also appeared in the short-lived sitcom “Sydney” in 1990, starring Valerie Bertinelli. A significant turning point in his career came in 1993 when he was cast in the series “Homicide: Life on the Street.” On the show, he played Detective Beau Felton, and remained a cast member for three seasons until 1995. Contract negotiations reportedly fell through, leading to his departure and his character being written off. The series continued for four more seasons, comprising 90 additional episodes.
Daniel Baldwin’s Film and Television Work in the Late 1990s and 2000s
After leaving “Homicide: Life on the Street,” Baldwin appeared in multiple television films, including “Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman,” “Family of Cops,” and “Twisted Desire.” He also secured roles in feature films such as “Mulholland Falls” and “Trees Lounge.” In addition, he was cast as Menelaus in the BBC One show “Kings and Pharaohs.” In the 2000s, Daniel Baldwin primarily focused on television series and television movies. Notably, he appeared in “The Sopranos” and reprised his role as Beau Felton in “Homicide: The Movie” in 2000. Other roles included appearances in “Anonymous Rex,” “Our Father,” and “Sidekick.”
Reality Television Appearances and Film Awards
Daniel Baldwin has been a part of several reality television shows. In 2005, he participated in VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club,” a show that involved celebrities competing to lose weight. He also made a brief appearance on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” in 2008. Also in 2008, Baldwin started appearing on truTV’s “The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest…” as a commentator and later joined the cast of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!” in 2009. In 2010, Baldwin participated in the breast cancer docu-drama “1 a Minute,” which featured breast cancer survivors like Olivia Newton-John, Melissa Etheridge, and Baldwin’s brother William. In 2014, Baldwin participated in “Celebrity Wife Swap” with his wife. The following year, he entered the “Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA” house, though he was the first to be evicted. In 2014, Baldwin received recognition for his acting and directing. He won “Best Supporting Actor” at the Madrid International Film Festival for his role in the film “Helen Alone.” He also wrote, directed, and starred in the 2014 film, “The Wisdom to Know the Difference,” which received awards at film festivals like the Burbank International Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, and the San Antonio Film Festival.
Personal Life and Marriages
Daniel Baldwin has been married several times. He married his first wife, Cheryl, in 1984, and they had a daughter, Kahlea Baldwin, the same year. They divorced in 1989. Baldwin married his second wife, Elizabeth, and they had a daughter, Alexandra, in 1994. After their divorce, Baldwin began a relationship with Isabella Hofmann, his co-star from “Homicide: Life on the Street.” They had a son, Atticus, in 1997. Baldwin then married Joanne Smith, a former model, and they had two daughters, Avis Ann, in January 2008, and Finley Rae, in 2009. The couple filed for divorce, reconciled in 2011, but filed for divorce again in 2012. Following their divorce, Baldwin became engaged to Robin Hempel in 2014.
Struggles with Addiction and Legal Issues
Daniel Baldwin has faced challenges related to drug and alcohol use. In 1998, he was arrested for cocaine possession after being found running naked through the halls of the New York City Plaza Hotel and was sentenced to three months in drug rehab. In 2006, he was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in Santa Monica, California. Also in 2006, he was arrested after crashing his car into two parked cars while speeding. In November 2006, he was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle, but the charges were dropped. In 2007, he participated in “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and revealed a cocaine addiction since 1989. Baldwin left the show after the fourth episode due to inappropriate text messages to another patient.
“Grey Gardens” and Additional Film Roles
In 2008, Daniel Baldwin was cast as Julius Krug in the HBO film “Grey Gardens,” which was based on the 1975 documentary of the same name. The film garnered various awards. He also appeared in the film “I’ll Be There With You.”