What is Chris Bauer's Net Worth?
Chris Bauer is an accomplished American actor with a net worth of $2.5 million. He is best known for his prominent television roles in series like "The Wire," "Third Watch," "True Blood," "Survivor's Remorse," "The Deuce," and "For All Mankind." Additionally, Bauer has appeared on Broadway in productions like "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Early Life
Chris Bauer was born on October 28, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. He has German and Irish descent roots. He attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California, where he played football and led his team to a state championship in 1984. Post high school, he enrolled at the University of San Diego and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, eventually graduating from the Yale School of Drama.
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Career
Bauer's television career began in 1989 with roles in "Midnight Caller" and "A Fine Romance." By 1992, he had appeared in "Law & Order," followed by "The Untouchables" in 1994 and "New York Undercover" in 1996.
His breakthrough came in 1999 when he landed the role of Fred Yokas on "Third Watch," appearing in 53 episodes until 2004. During this time, he also appeared in "Dead Last," "The Fugitive," and "The Wire" as Frank Sobotka. Subsequently, from 2005 onwards, Bauer made appearances in "Criminal Minds," "Tilt," "Conviction," "The Lost Room," "Masters of Horror," "The Black Donnellys," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Numb3rs."
In 2008, Bauer took on a significant role as Andy Bellefleur in the popular vampire series "True Blood," appearing in 81 episodes until 2014. The show won a Satellite Award for Best Cast in 2009 and earned a nomination at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Concurrently, he appeared in several other series such as "New Amsterdam," "Life on Mars," "The Good Wife," "Fringe," "Unforgettable," "Hawaii Five-0," "Prime Suspect," "The Office," "Elementary," "Parks and Recreation," "The Divide," and "Full Circle."
From 2014 to 2017, Bauer played Jimmy Flaherty in "Survivor's Remorse" for 17 episodes. In 2017, he began portraying Bobby Dwyer in "The Deuce," continuing until 2019. He later took on the role of Wild Bill Hancock in "Heels" in 2021, where he remained until 2023. Additionally, he appeared in "Sprung" and was part of the 2023 miniseries "Fellow Travelers."
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Bauer's film career started in 1997 with roles in "The Myth of Fingerprints," "Snow White: A Tale of Terror," "Colin Fitz," "The Devil's Advocate," "One Night Stand," and "Face/Off." He continued to work in films such as "A Cool, Dry Place," "Sweet and Lowdown," "Flawless," "Cradle Will Rock," and "The Hunley" through the late 1990s. In the 2000s, he featured in "Animal Factory," "High Fidelity," "Bug," "Angels Crest," "Keane," "Hell's Island," "Broken Flowers," and "The Notorious Bettie Page." He starred in "Bernard and Doris" and "Flags of Our Fathers" in 2006, "Neal Cassady" as Ken Kesey in 2007, and "The Guitar" in 2008. His notable appearances include "The Conspirator" in 2010, "Tomorrowland" and the documentary "Wrestling Isn't Wrestling" in 2015, "Sully," "Money Monster," and "Temps" in 2016, "3 Days with Dad" in 2019, and "The Little Things" in 2021.
Personal Life
Chris Bauer married Laura Cunningham Bauer in 1997, and together they have two children. Laura is a costume designer by profession. Bauer is actively involved in charitable activities, supporting organizations like the Children's Defense Fund and the Trevor Project. He is also an avid supporter of the New York Giants and frequently attends their games.
