What is Fred Armisen's Net Worth and Salary?
Fred Armisen is an American comedian, actor, musician, writer, and producer who currently holds a net worth of $8 million. He is widely recognized for his extensive work on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' from 2002 to 2013, and the IFC series 'Portlandia' from 2011 to 2018. Besides co-creating and starring in 'Portlandia,' Fred also co-created IFC's 'Documentary Now!' and HBO's 'Los Espookys,' serving as a writer and executive producer for both shows.
Fred's impressive portfolio includes over 160 acting credits. Some notable films include 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' (2004), 'The Rocker' (2008), and 'Staten Island Summer' (2015). In television, he appeared in popular series such as 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' (2013-2018), 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' (2016-2020), 'Forever' (2018), and 'Moonbase 8' (2020-present). Moreover, his voice has brought characters to life in 'The Smurfs' (2011), 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' (2017), and 'Big Mouth' (2017-present).
Fred's contributions to television and comedy extend beyond acting. He founded the comedy website ThunderAnt.com with 'Portlandia' co-creator Carrie Brownstein. Since 2014, he has served as the bandleader for The 8G Band, 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'.
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Early Life
Fred Armisen was born as Fereydun Robert Armisen on December 4, 1966, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Shortly after, his family moved to New York, and later lived in Brazil. His mother, Hildegardt Mirabal Level, is of Venezuelan descent and worked as a schoolteacher, while his father, Fereydun Herbert Armisen, of German descent, was an IBM employee. Fred was raised in Valley Stream, New York, and attended Manhattan's School of Visual Arts, leaving to pursue a career as a rock drummer.
Career
Fred's career began as a drummer in bands such as Trenchmouth and included collaborations with artists like Wandering Lucy and Matthew Sweet. He transitioned to acting with the 1998 short film 'Guide to Music and South by Southwest,' marking his initial step into filmmaking. By 2002, he joined the cast of 'Saturday Night Live,' where he remained for 11 years, making a mark with impersonations of Barack Obama and Prince. Even after leaving the show, he continued to appear as a guest and hosted in 2016.
Throughout his career, Fred has made guest appearances on numerous TV shows including '30 Rock,' 'Parks and Recreation,' and 'Broad City.' He starred in the critically acclaimed 'Portlandia,' and later created and starred in 'Documentary Now!' His recent work includes roles in 'Moonbase 8,' 'Big Mouth,' and 'Los Espookys.'
Personal Life
Fred married singer-songwriter Sally Timms in 1998 and they divorced in 2004. He then married actress Elisabeth Moss in 2009, but their marriage ended in 2011. Since 2014, he has been dating actress Natasha Lyonne. Natasha directed Fred in the short film 'Cabiria, Charity, Chastity' and has appeared on 'Documentary Now!' and 'Portlandia.'
Awards and Nominations
Fred Armisen's work has earned him 14 Primetime Emmy nominations, including nods for 'Portlandia' and 'Documentary Now!' He was also nominated for a Grammy Award and won a Peabody Award in 2011. His contributions have been recognized by the Writers Guild of America, earning multiple nominations and wins for his television writing.
Real Estate
Fred's real estate ventures include several properties in Los Angeles. In 2014, he bought a home in Silver Lake for $763,000, selling it for $987,000 two years later. He then purchased a more substantial house in Los Feliz for $2.03 million, listing it for $3.495 million in 2022. Recently, he acquired a 1920s English Tudor style home in Los Feliz for $4.3 million.
