What Is Greg Behrendt's Net Worth?
Greg Behrendt is a renowned American stand-up comedian and author with an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. He gained fame for co-writing the 2004 book "He's Just Not That Into You" with Liz Tuccillo. The book was adapted into a popular 2009 movie starring Drew Barrymore. Additionally, Greg worked as a script supervisor on "Sex and the City." Over the years, he has authored four books and hosted several TV talk shows.
Early Life
Gregory Paul Behrendt was born on July 21, 1963, in San Francisco, California. During high school, he was active in rugby and other sports and developed an early interest in dramatic arts. He attended the University of Oregon intending to study business but ultimately graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater in 1991.
Career
Post-graduation, Behrendt moved to San Francisco, joining an improvisational comedy troupe where he met Margaret Cho. During his early career, he performed with the improv troupe Crash and Burn, alongside notable comics like Patton Oswalt and David Cross, the latter being his roommate for several years.
Greg expanded his career nationally by booking spots on "The Tonight Show" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." His first stand-up special, "Greg Behrendt is Uncool," aired on Comedy Central in January 2006. That same year, he appeared on "Celebrity Poker Showdown," donating his winnings to a domestic violence charity.
In September 2006, "The Greg Behrendt Show" premiered but was canceled in early 2007. He also worked on "Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" for ABC, which aired on SoapNet in 2009. Greg continued to perform, including a notable appearance at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2010.
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Behrendt released several comedy specials, including "That Guy From That Thing" (2009), "Original Uncool" (2011), and "Why Are You In Here?" (2018). He co-authored multiple books with his wife, Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt, including "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken" (2006) and "How to Keep Your Marriage from Sucking" (2018).
In the early 2000s, as a script consultant for HBO's "Sex and the City," he offered insights from a male perspective. Greg also co-hosted the comedy podcast "Walking the Room" with Dave Anthony until 2014.
Personal Life
Greg Behrendt is married to Amiira Ruotola, and they have two daughters, Mighty Luna and Bella True. A recovering alcoholic, Greg attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and enjoys playing guitar in his band, The Reigning Monarchs.
In 2015, Greg announced he was battling lymphoma, which went into remission later that year.
Real Estate
In 2005, Greg purchased a home in Studio City, California, for $1.875 million, selling it in 2016 for $1.6 million.
