What is Iain Armitage's Net Worth and Salary?
Iain Armitage is an American actor and theater critic with a net worth of $6 million. He is widely recognized for his roles as the titular character on CBS's "Young Sheldon" and Ziggy Chapman on HBO's "Big Little Lies." Armitage has also been featured in films such as "The Glass Castle" and "I'm Not Here" and has voiced characters in animated films like "Scoob!" and "PAW Patrol: The Movie."
Young Sheldon Salary
In the first season of "Young Sheldon," Iain Armitage earned $30,000 per episode, totaling approximately $660,000 for the 22-episode season. His salary increased to $31,200 per episode in season two, amounting to around $686,000. According to his contract, his salary for season three was set to be $32,500 per episode.
Early Life
Iain Armitage was born on July 15, 2008, in Georgia. He is the son of theater producer Lee Armitage and Scottish actor and singer Euan Morton. His grandfather, Richard Lee Armitage, served as the United States Deputy Secretary of State.
Career Beginnings
Armitage gained early attention through his YouTube channel "Iain Loves Theatre," where he reviewed stage plays and musicals. His reviews caught the eye of industry professionals, leading to opportunities as a correspondent at the Tony Awards in 2016 and 2017 for Perez Hilton.
Start of Television Career
Armitage made his television debut in a 2014 episode of the hidden-camera reality show "Impractical Jokers." He later served as a guest judge on "Little Big Shots" in 2016. His first acting role came in 2017 with HBO's "Big Little Lies," created by David E. Kelley. The series featured stars like Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Zoë Kravitz, with Meryl Streep joining in season two. Armitage portrayed Ziggy Chapman, the son of Shailene Woodley's character Jane, and became a main cast member in the second season. He also made an appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2017.
Young Sheldon
Armitage's breakout role came as young Sheldon Cooper in CBS's "Young Sheldon," a prequel to "The Big Bang Theory." Narrated by Jim Parsons, the show explores the early life of Sheldon Cooper. The cast includes Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan, and Raegan Revord. The series debuted in 2017 and has been a substantial success, earning Armitage a Young Artist Award and several nominations.
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Further Television Appearances
In 2018, Armitage appeared as young Sheldon Cooper in an episode of "The Big Bang Theory." He also served as a video clue giver on "Jeopardy!" In 2020, he was a guest panelist on "Nickelodeon's Unfiltered" and appeared on "Group Chat."
Film Career
Armitage made his film debut in 2017, appearing in "The Glass Castle," "Our Souls at Night," and "I'm Not Here." "The Glass Castle," based on Jeannette Walls' memoir, starred Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, and Woody Harrelson. In "Our Souls at Night," he played Jamie Moore alongside Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. In "I'm Not Here," he portrayed the young version of J.K. Simmons' character.
In 2020, Armitage voiced young Shaggy in the animated film "Scoob!," featuring the voices of Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs, and Zac Efron. In 2021, he voiced Chase in "PAW Patrol: The Movie."
