What was Chadwick Boseman's Net Worth and Salary?
Chadwick Boseman was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter with a net worth of $4 million at the time of his death in August 2020.
Boseman's career, though tragically brief, was marked by impactful performances in numerous high-profile films. He gained recognition for convincingly portraying real-life historical figures and became a prominent face in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Early Life
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was born on November 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina. Raised in a Christian, working-class family, he developed an interest in the performing arts at a young age, singing in a church choir. Inspired by the tragic shooting of a close friend, he wrote and staged a play in high school.
After graduating in 1995, Boseman attended Howard University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing in 2000. He also attended the British American Drama Academy in London, affiliated with Oxford University. Understanding the importance of acting for directing, he honed his craft at the Digital Film Academy in New York City. Early in his career, Boseman lived in Brooklyn and worked as a drama instructor in Harlem. In pursuit of a full-time acting career, he moved to Los Angeles by 2008.
Career
Before moving to Los Angeles, Boseman appeared in television series like "Third Watch," "Law & Order," "CSI: NY," and "ER." He also had a play performed in Chicago. After arriving in LA, he secured a recurring role in "Lincoln Heights" and debuted in the film "The Express: The Ernie Davis Story." In 2010, he landed a recurring role in "Persons Unknown." His breakthrough came in 2013 with his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in the film "42." That year, he also appeared in the independent film "The Kill Hole."
In 2014, Boseman starred in the sports drama "Draft Day" alongside Kevin Costner and ended the year by portraying James Brown in "Get on Up." He continued to rise to prominence, playing the Egyptian god Thoth in "Gods of Egypt" in 2016. His most notable role of the year was T'Challa (Black Panther) in "Captain America: Civil War," marking the superhero’s first appearance in the Marvel films.
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Boseman solidified his international stardom in 2018 with "Black Panther," which grossed nearly $1.35 billion. He reprised the role in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," the latter becoming the highest-grossing film ever with $2.8 billion. In 2019, he starred in "21 Bridges" and joined the cast of Spike Lee’s "Da 5 Bloods."
Death
Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43, six years after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
Personal Life
Boseman was married to Taylor Simone Ledward at the time of his death. The couple had been together since 2015 and married shortly before his passing.
Estate
Chadwick Boseman died without a will. His widow, Taylor, petitioned a Los Angeles court to handle his estate, which was valued at $3,881,758.31. His estate received nearly $200,000 in residuals posthumously. The court approved distributing the remaining value, approximately $2.3 million, equally between Taylor and Boseman’s parents.
