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What Is Jamie Walters’ Net Worth?
As of 2024, Jamie Walters’ net worth is estimated to be $150,000. This figure is primarily accumulated from his diverse career, which includes acting, music, and his current profession as a firefighter and paramedic with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Early Career and Music Earnings
Jamie Walters began his career with an education in film at New York University, supplemented by acting studies at The Actors Space. His initial break came from appearing in three Levi’s 501 Jeans commercials after being discovered by a casting agent while at a bank. These commercials provided early income and exposure, setting the stage for his move to Los Angeles to pursue acting and music. In 1992, Aaron Spelling cast Walters as the lead in the Fox series “The Heights,” where he also performed the theme song, “How Do You Talk to an Angel?”. This single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 14, 1992, and was nominated for an Emmy Award. His self-titled debut album, released on September 20, 1994, achieved platinum certification, selling over one million copies. The album featured the single “Hold On,” which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although specific sales figures for “How Do You Talk to an Angel” are difficult to pinpoint, its chart-topping success and widespread popularity undoubtedly contributed significantly to Walters’ early earnings. His second album, “Ride,” released in 1997, was certified gold, further adding to his music income. However, his 2002 album, “Believed,” did not achieve the same commercial success. Information on specific royalties, performance fees, and licensing agreements related to his music is not publicly available, making a detailed breakdown of his music-related income challenging.
Acting Roles and Television Income
After “The Heights” was canceled, Aaron Spelling created the role of Ray Pruit for Walters on “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1994. He appeared in seasons 5 and 6 of Beverly Hills 90210. While specific salary details for his role on “Beverly Hills, 90210” are not publicly available, reports suggest he signed a million-dollar deal for season 6. This income was substantial but his role was cut short after 13 episodes in season 6. He was a series regular in season 6, episodes 1-13 and 30. His appearance on the VH1 reality show “Confessions of a Teen Idol” in 2009 likely provided some additional income, though the exact amount is not known. His film debut came in 1991 with the movie “Shout”, alongside John Travolta, Heather Graham, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Walters performed the song “Rockin’ the Pad” on the Shout soundtrack album. In 1992, Aaron Spelling cast Walters as the lead on the Fox series The Heights. In 1994, after “The Heights” was cancelled, Spelling created a role especially for Walters on his hit series “Beverly Hills, 90210”.
Transition to Firefighting and Current Income
Jamie Walters transitioned to a career as a firefighter and paramedic with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 2004. As a firefighter/paramedic, his income is stable and consistent. While specific salary details for his current position are not publicly disclosed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a “Contract Specialist (R46)” named Jamie Walters with the Oakland Housing Authority had a total pay of $106,045.90 in 2022, plus $20,589.95 in benefits, for a total of $126,635.85. It is important to note that this is for someone else with the same name, and is just an example. Firefighters in Los Angeles County earn a base salary, and may receive additional pay based on experience, rank and special qualifications.
