Bryan Callen Net Worth

What is Bryan Callen's Net Worth and Salary?

Bryan Callen is an American actor and comedian with a net worth of $2.5 million. He began his career as an original cast member of the sketch comedy series "Mad TV" and continued to gain recognition through roles in TV series like "Oz," "7th Heaven," and "Death Valley." Notably, he also appeared on "The Goldbergs" and its spinoff "Schooled." Callen's film appearances are numerous, and he co-created and co-hosts the podcast "The Fighter and the Kid" with Brendan Schaub.

Early Life and Education

Bryan Callen was born on January 26, 1967, on a military base in Manila, Philippines, to American parents Michael and Victoria. Due to his father's international banking career, he lived in countries including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Greece. He settled in the U.S. as a teenager, attending Northfield Mount Hermon High School in Massachusetts before earning a BA in history from American University in Washington, DC, in 1985.

Mad TV

In 1995, Callen got his big break as one of the eight original cast members of "Mad TV." He performed alongside David Herman, Orlando Jones, Phil LaMarr, Artie Lange, Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, and Mary Scheer. Callen's notable characters included motivational speaker Al Casdy and death row inmate Jeremy Anderson, and he impressed audiences with celebrity impressions such as Robert De Niro, Steven Seagal, Kevin Bacon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Carrey, and Bill Clinton. He departed the show in 1997 after two seasons.

Further Television Career

Post "Mad TV," Callen appeared on "NewsRadio" and had a recurring role on "Oz." His TV appearances spanned shows like "Frasier," "Law & Order: SVU," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Sex and the City," and "The West Wing." From 2004 to 2006, he played George "Vic" Vickery on "7th Heaven," and had a main role on "Fat Actress." From 2006 to 2009, Callen portrayed Bilson on "How I Met Your Mother," and from 2006 to 2007, he appeared in "Entourage."

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In 2008, Callen joined the reality comedy series "truTV Presents: World's Dumbest…," remaining until 2014. He appeared in "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "CSI: Miami," and "Californication." He also hosted "Bank of Hollywood," had a recurring role on "In Plain Sight," and starred in "Death Valley." In 2014, he began playing gym teacher Rick Mellor on "The Goldbergs" and later reprised this role in "Schooled."

Film Career

Callen's film career initially featured minor roles in "Mail Bonding," "Driven to Drink," and "Live from Baghdad." In 2003, he appeared in "Bad Santa" and "Old School." His comedy film roles expanded with appearances in "Scary Movie 4," "The Hangover," "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard," and "The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It," where he starred as the lead. Additional credits include "Ride Along," "About Last Night," "Walk of Shame," and "My Man is a Loser." In 2019, he was seen in the psychological thriller "Joker," portraying a coworker of Joaquin Phoenix's character.

Podcasting

Callen ventured into podcasting in 2012 with "Ten Minute Podcast" alongside Chris D'Elia and Will Sasso. In 2015, he created "The Fighter and the Kid" with former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub, which led to a national tour in 2016.