What is Clancy Brown's Net Worth?
Clancy Brown is an acclaimed actor with a net worth of $5 million. Since the 1980s, he has been a remarkable presence in both films and television. His notable film credits include "Bad Boys," "Highlander," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "Starship Troopers." On television, he has appeared in "Carnivàle," "Billions," and "Dexter: New Blood." Additionally, Brown has a distinguished voice acting career, notably as Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe and Mr. Krabs in the "SpongeBob SquarePants" franchise.
Early Life and Education
Born on January 5, 1959, in Urbana, Ohio, Clancy Brown III grew up in a family deeply involved in the arts and media. His mother, Joyce, was a composer, conductor, and concert pianist. His father, Clarence Jr., was a newspaper publisher at the family-owned Brown Publishing Company. Tragically, his older sister Beth passed away in 1964. Brown attended St. Albans School in Washington, DC, before moving on to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
Live-action Film Career
Clancy Brown made his film debut in the 1983 crime drama "Bad Boys," portraying 'Viking' Lofgren. Following this, he took on the role of 'Rawhide' in the 1984 science-fiction film "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension." Brown continued to make his mark with performances in "Thunder Alley" and "The Bride" in 1985. One of his most memorable roles came in 1986, when he played the villainous Kurgan in "Highlander." Over the rest of the decade, Brown appeared in "Extreme Prejudice," "Shoot to Kill," "Moonwalker," and "Season of Fear." The 1990s saw him add to his repertoire with films like "Blue Steel," "Waiting for the Light," "Ambition," "Past Midnight," and "Pet Sematary Two." In 1994, he took on the role of the tyrannical Captain Byron Hadley in the acclaimed prison drama "The Shawshank Redemption." Brown's later roles included "Dead Man Walking," "Female Perversions," "Starship Troopers," "Flubber," and "The Hurricane."
In the 2000s, Brown expanded his filmography with credits in "Chump Change," "The Laramie Project," "The Guardian," "Pathfinder," "The Burrowers," and "The Informant!" In the 2010s, he appeared in a variety of genres, from horror with "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to sci-fi in "Cowboys & Aliens" and "John Dies at the End." His 2013 was particularly prolific, with appearances in "Sparks," "Water & Power," "Nothing Left to Fear," "Homefront," and "The Trials of Cate McCall." The following years saw him in "Just Before I Go," "When the Game Stands Tall," and "99 Homes." Brown's versatility continued with roles in "Hail, Caesar!," "Stronger," "Chappaquiddick," "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," and "The Mortuary Collection." More recently, his credits include "Promising Young Woman," "Last Looks," "John Wick: Chapter 4," and "Dumb Money."
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Live-action Television Career
Clancy Brown made his television debut in 1983 with an episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard." In 1987, he appeared in three made-for-TV movies, including HBO's "The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains." Through the 1990s, he was featured in several TV films like "Cast a Deadly Spell," "Last Light," and "Vendetta." He starred as John Danziger in the short-lived NBC series "Earth 2" and as Dr. Ellis West in "ER."
Entering the new millennium, Brown featured in "The Practice," "Yesterday's Children," "Boss of Bosses," and "Snow White: The Fairest of Them All." In 2002, he had a primary role in Bravo's "Breaking News." From 2003 to 2005, he was Brother Justin Crowe in HBO's "Carnivàle." Guest roles followed in "Lost," "The Riches," and "Law & Order."
In 2010, Brown starred in ABC's legal drama "The Deep End" and appeared in "Leverage" and "Medium." From 2013 to 2016, he played Sheriff August Corbin in Fox's "Sleepy Hollow." Brown also made guest appearances in "The Flash," "Chicago P.D.," and "Daredevil." In 2018, he began recurring roles as Mr. Crosby in "The Goldbergs" and as Waylon 'Jock' Jeffcoat in "Billions." Most recently, he played Kurt Caldwell in "Dexter: New Blood" and appeared in "The Crown," "The Mandalorian," "Ahsoka," and "Gen V."
Voice Acting
Clancy Brown has established an impressive career as a voice actor in films, television series, and video games. Known for voicing numerous antagonistic characters, he has portrayed Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe, along with Mr. Freeze, Bane, and Trident. Brown has also voiced notable Marvel villains such as Rhino, Mr. Sinister, Taskmaster, and Surtur. In video games, he has given life to characters like Baron Praxis in "Jak II," Doctor Neo Cortex in the "Crash Bandicoot" series, Hades in "God of War III," and Lt. Anderson in "Detroit: Become Human."
Beyond DC and Marvel, Brown has lent his voice to series such as "Gargoyles," "Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm," "The Mighty Ducks," "The New Adventures of Zorro," "Jackie Chan Adventures," "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce," and "Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia." Since 1999, one of his longest-running and most beloved roles has been that of Mr. Krabs in the "SpongeBob SquarePants" franchise.
Personal Life & Real Estate
In 1993, Clancy Brown married Jeanne Johnson. Together, they have two children named Rose and James.
In 2002, Clancy and Jeanne bought a home in Studio City, California, for $1.2 million. Today, this property is estimated to be worth between $3.5 and $4 million.
