Clifton Collins Jr. Net Worth

What is Clifton Collins Jr.'s Net Worth?

Clifton Collins Jr. is an acclaimed American actor with a net worth of $2 million. Known for his versatile performances, Collins has starred in a wide array of films such as "Traffic," "Capote," "The Perfect Game," "Pacific Rim," and "Jockey." His television appearances are equally commendable, featuring in "Crisis Center," "Thief," "The Event," "Ballers," and "Westworld." He also lent his voice to the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" as Cesar Vialpando.

Early Life

Born on June 16, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, Collins is of Mexican descent on his mother's side and German descent on his father's side. His maternal grandfather was the notable actor Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez. This rich cultural background influenced his career and acting style.

Film Career

Clifton Collins Jr. began his film journey with a debut in the 1991 drama "Grand Canyon." Early credits include roles in "Fortress," "Menace II Society," "Poetic Justice," and "Sgt. Bilko." His breakthrough came in 1997 with the role of gangster César Sánchez in "One Eight Seven." In 2000, he starred in three significant films: "Price of Glory," "Tigerland," and Steven Soderbergh's Oscar-winning "Traffic."

His illustrious career continued with "The Last Castle" in 2001, "Capote" in 2005 alongside the Oscar-winning Philip Seymour Hoffman, and a prolific 2009 featuring roles in "The Perfect Game," J. J. Abrams's "Star Trek," and Mike Judge's "Extract." Collins's vast repertoire also includes "Pacific Rim," "Triple 9," "Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood," and "Jockey," for which he won the Special Jury Prize for Acting at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. His recent endeavors include "Breaking News in Yuba County," "After Yang," and "Red, White & Royal Blue."

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Television Career

Collins's television debut was in 1990 with guest roles on "Freddy's Nightmares" and "The Flash." Notable early appearances include "ER," "NYPD Blue," and "Diagnosis: Murder." His first major TV role came in 1997 with NBC's "Crisis Center." His performance in the FX miniseries "Thief" earned him an Emmy nomination. He gained further recognition with roles in "The Event," "Westworld," and "Ballers."

From 2010 to 2011, Collins played Thomas on NBC's "The Event." His diverse range is evident from his roles in "Red Widow," "Cleaners," "The Blacklist," and his portrayal of outlaw Lawrence Gonzales in HBO's "Westworld." His other significant appearances include Hulu's "Veronica Mars" and CBS's "The Stand," based on the Stephen King novel.