What is Barry Bostwick's Net Worth and Salary?
Barry Bostwick is an American actor with a net worth of $8 million. Bostwick began his professional career as a circus performer before transitioning to Broadway, where he starred in musicals such as "Grease" and "The Robber Bridegroom," for which he won a Tony Award. He gained considerable fame from the film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and numerous television roles, including "Hawaii Five-O," "Spin City," and "Glee."
Early Life
Born on February 24, 1945, in San Mateo, California, Barry Bostwick grew up with his older brother Henry, under the care of Elizabeth and Henry Bostwick. After high school, Barry attended the United States International University in San Diego and graduated in 1967 with a major in acting. He then completed New York University's Graduate Acting Program in 1968, gaining experience through various stage performances at the Hillbarn Theatre.
Early Career
Post-graduation, Barry joined the band First National Nothing, releasing one album in 1970. Concurrently, he was a part of The Klowns, a band formed by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1972, he starred as Danny Zuko in the stage production of "Grease," earning a Tony Award nomination. He also secured roles in "Salvation" and the English-dubbed version of "Fantastic Planet."
Rocky Horror
Barry's breakout role came in 1975 when he starred alongside Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." In 1977, he won a Tony Award for his role in the stage musical "The Robber Bridegroom."
1980s
The 1980s marked a shift towards on-screen roles for Barry. He starred in the TV series adaptation of "Foul Play" in 1981 and "Megaforce" in 1982. He featured in several TV productions, including "A Woman of Substance," "George Washington," and "I'll Take Manhattan." He received a Golden Globe Award for his role in "War and Remembrance" in 1989.
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1990s to the Present
In the 1990s, Barry's career continued to flourish. He voiced Joseph in "The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible" and starred in "Eight Hundred Leagues Down the Amazon" and "Weekend at Bernie's II." His most notable TV role came in 1996, as Mayor Randall Winston in "Spin City," which he played until 2002. He also had recurring roles in "Scrubs," "Law & Order: SVU," and "Phineas and Ferb." In recent years, Barry appeared in "The New Normal," "Scandal," and "The Haunting Of," among others. He also starred in films such as "FDR: American Badass!" and "Incredibles 2."
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Personal Life
Barry Bostwick married Stacey Nelkin in 1987, and they divorced the same year. He married Sherri Jensen in 1993, and they have two children, Brian and Chelsea. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997, Barry made a full recovery after treatment. In 2004, he received the Gilda Radner Courage Award for his battle with cancer.
Real Estate
Barry sold his Beverly Hills home in 1997 for $1.6 million. In 2021, YouTuber Emma Chamberlain purchased the same house for $4.3 million. In 2004, he and Sherri sold their home in Tuxedo Park, New York, for $4 million. Currently, they reside in Malibu, California.
