What is Blake Anderson's Net Worth and Salary?
Blake Anderson is an American comedian, writer, actor, fashion designer, and producer with a net worth of $5 million. He co-founded the sketch comedy troupe Mail Order Comedy in 2006 and gained prominence as a co-creator and star of the Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics" alongside Anders Holm, Adam DeVine, and Kyle Newacheck. "Workaholics" aired 86 episodes over seven seasons from 2011 to 2017. Additionally, Anderson has appeared in shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "Woke," and movies such as "Dope," "Game Over, Man!," and "Spy Intervention."
Early Life
Blake Anderson was born on March 2, 1984, in Sacramento County, California. He attended Clayton Valley High School in Concord. Later, he moved to Los Angeles to perform with improv comedy troupes such as the Upright Citizens Brigade and the Groundlings. Anderson furthered his education at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he met his future collaborator Adam DeVine.
Career Beginnings
In 2006, Anderson co-founded the sketch comedy troupe Mail Order Comedy with Adam DeVine, Kyle Newacheck, and Anders Holm. The group gained recognition through its popular YouTube videos.
Start of Television Career
Anderson made his television debut on the action-comedy show "Crossbows & Mustaches" (2006-2008). He co-created "The Dude's House" and appeared in three episodes. Anderson also featured in series such as "5th Year," "Traffic Light," "Entourage," and "House."
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Workaholics
In 2011, Anderson had his breakthrough with the Comedy Central sitcom "Workaholics," which he co-created, wrote, and executive produced. He also starred in the show with Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Jillian Bell, Maribeth Monroe, Kyle Newacheck, and Erik Griffin. "Workaholics" ran for seven seasons through 2017 and focuses on a trio of college dropouts working as telemarketers in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Further Television Career
During and after "Workaholics," Anderson appeared in numerous shows. He guest-starred in episodes of "Community," "Arrested Development," "Parks and Recreation," and "The Big Bang Theory." Anderson also showcased his talent in sketch comedy series such as "Loiter Squad," "The Eric Andre Show," "Comedy Bang! Bang!," and "Drunk History." Additionally, he lent his voice to animated series, including "Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero," "The Simpsons," "Voltron: Legendary Defender," "Uncle Grandpa," and "The Jellies!" Anderson also voiced a character in the 2016 animated special "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade."
Post-"Workaholics," Anderson appeared in shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Mixed-ish." In 2020, he took on the main role in Hulu's series "Woke," portraying Gunther, the roommate of a black cartoonist played by Lamorne Morris. The cast also includes Rose McIver, Sasheer Zamata, and T. Murph.
Film Career
Anderson debuted on film in the 2010 direct-to-DVD teen comedy "Ratko: The Dictator's Son." His big-screen debut came in 2011 with "The Legend of Awesomest Maximus," starring Will Sasso. He voiced Dagda in the animated movie "Epic" and appeared in comedies "Neighbors," "Dope," and "Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse." In 2018, Anderson reunited with his "Workaholics" co-stars for the Netflix film "Game Over, Man!" He also voiced Pigeon 3 in "Show Dogs" and played Redneck Reginald in "The Package." In 2020, he starred in "Spy Intervention" and appeared in the drama "North Hollywood." He further added to his filmography with "The Out-Laws" on Netflix, starring Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, and Ellen Barkin.
Personal Life
In 2012, Anderson married fashion designer Rachael Finley. They launched a fashion line called Teenage in 2013 and had a daughter named Mars before divorcing in 2017.
Anderson is passionate about the East Bay-area hip hop scene and is a fan of rapper Lil B. He also supports the Oakland Athletics and the Golden State Warriors.
