What is Corbin Bernsen's Net Worth?
Corbin Bernsen is an American actor and director with a net worth of $16 million, a combined fortune with his wife of over 30 years, actress Amanda Pays. He is renowned for his television roles on "L.A. Law," "Psych," and "The Resident," and for films like "Frozen Assets," "The Dentist," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," and the "Major League" series. Bernsen has also ventured into directing, with credits including "Donna on Demand," "Dead Air," and "Christian Mingle."
Early Life and Education
Corbin Bernsen was born on September 7, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. He is the eldest son of Hollywood producer Harry Bernsen Jr. and actress Jeanne Cooper, famous for her role on "The Young and the Restless." Bernsen graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1972, then earned his BA from UCLA in 1977 and an MFA in playwriting from UCLA in 1979.
Television Career
Bernsen debuted on television in 1979 with an episode of "Flying High." He appeared on "The Waltons" in 1980 and had a recurring role on "Ryan's Hope." His career-defining role came in 1986 as lawyer Arnie Becker on NBC's "L.A. Law," spanning eight seasons and earning him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. During the show's run, he guest-starred on several series, including "Matlock," "Dear John," "Out of This World," "Seinfeld," and "The Larry Sanders Show." He also appeared in TV films such as "Breaking Point" and "Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story." In 1995, he starred in the sitcom "A Whole New Ballgame" and later in "The Cape" from 1996 to 1997, continuing with television films like "Tidal Wave: No Escape," "Riddler's Moon," and "Two of Hearts."
From 1999 to 2004, Bernsen had a recurring role on "JAG" and made guest appearances on shows such as "Battery Park," "Son of the Beach," and "The West Wing." He participated in "Celebrity Mole" seasons three and four, and from 2004, he had roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital," and "Cuts." From 2006 to 2014, he starred as Henry Spencer in "Psych" and its subsequent TV films. He hosted "How Much is Enough?" in 2008 and appeared in shows like "Castle," "Criminal Minds," and "Switched at Birth." Notably, he has had recurring roles on "Magnum P.I.," "The Resident," and Netflix's "The Punisher."
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Film Career
Bernsen's first film credit was the 1974 blaxploitation film "Three the Hard Way." He appeared in the action film "Eat My Dust!" in 1976 and returned to cinema in 1987 with "Hello Again." In 1989, he played his iconic role as Roger Dorn in "Major League," reprising in its sequels. That year, he also featured in "Bert Rigby, You're a Fool" and "Disorganized Crime." The early 90s saw him in "Shattered," "Frozen Assets," and "Ghost Brigade." Later, he starred in "The Dentist" and its sequel, "An American Affair," "Menno's Mind," and "The Fairy King of Ar."
In the 2000s, he primarily appeared in direct-to-video films like "Apocalypse IV: Judgment," "Raptor," and "Raging Sharks." His notable return came with Shane Black's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." Bernsen made his directorial debut with "Carpool Guy," followed by "Donna on Demand" and "Dead Air" in 2009. He delved into faith-based films, directing and starring in "Rust," "25 Hill," "3 Day Test," and "Christian Mingle," and featured in "Faith, Hope & Love" and "Sunrise in Heaven." Recently, he had a supporting role in "The Hating Game" in 2021.
Personal Life
Bernsen married Brenda Cooper in 1983, divorcing in 1987. He then married actress Amanda Pays in 1988, and they have four sons: Oliver, Angus, Henry, and Finley.
Real Estate Flipping
Corbin and Amanda have successfully flipped over 20 homes in the Los Angeles area since the 1990s. In 2015, they bought a Sherman Oaks property for $1.275 million, selling it a year later for $1.55 million. They sold their Valley Village residence for $2.55 million and another nearby home to Katherine McPhee for $1.4 million. In 1995, they sold a 7,000 sq ft home to Steve Martin for $3.175 million, which remains his primary residence. When not flipping homes in LA, they own a farm in France.
