What is John Cusack's Net Worth and Salary?
John Cusack is an American actor and writer with a net worth of $50 million. Since starting his career in the mid-80s, he has starred in a series of successful films such as "Better Off Dead," "Sixteen Candles," "Say Anything," "The Grifters," "Grosse Pointe Blank," "Serendipity," and "High Fidelity."
Early Life
John Paul Cusack was born on June 28, 1966, in Evanston, Illinois. His father, Richard J. Cusack, was an actor, producer, and documentary filmmaker, and his mother, Ann Paula "Nancy" Cusack, was a mathematics teacher and political activist. John has four siblings: Ann, Joan, Bill, and Susie Cusack. Ann and Joan are also actors. During his time at Evanston Township High School, John met his friend Jeremy Piven, who later became known for his role in "Entourage." After high school, John attended New York University for a year before dropping out.
1980s Film Career
John Cusack began landing roles in the early 1980s. He appeared in films like "Class" (1983), "Sixteen Candles" (1984), and "Grandview, U.S.A." (1984). Notably, his sister Joan Cusack also appeared in these films. His performance in "The Sure Thing" (1985), directed by Rob Reiner, is seen as his breakout role. Other notable 80s films include "Better Off Dead" (1985), "Stand by Me" (1986), and "Say Anything..." (1989), directed by Cameron Crowe.
1990s
In the 1990s, John established his production company, New Crime Productions. One of his early projects was "Grosse Pointe Blank" (1997), where he starred and co-wrote the screenplay. His friend Jeremy Piven and his sisters Joan and Ann also featured in the film. Other significant films from the 90s include "The Grifters" (1990), "Bullets over Broadway" (1994), and "Con Air" (1997) with Nicholas Cage and John Malkovich.
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2000s to the Present
John Cusack started the new millennium with "High Fidelity" (2000). The romantic comedy-drama was well-received by critics and audiences, earning him a Golden Globe nomination. He also starred in "War, Inc." (2008), produced and co-wrote "Hot Tub Time Machine" (2010), and played Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven" (2012). More recently, he appeared in "Maps to the Stars" (2014) and several video-on-demand films, such as "The Factory" (2012) and "Cell" (2016).
Throughout his career, Cusack has starred in over seventy films covering diverse genres. He has garnered nominations for a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and other awards. Despite never securing an Academy Award nomination, he is often regarded as one of Hollywood's most underrated actors.
Personal Life
John Cusack has never married. When asked in 2009 why he chose to remain a bachelor, he responded, "society doesn't tell me what to do." In 2008, a stalker was arrested outside his home in Malibu. Cusack is also known for his association with Chicago and his support for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. In 2012, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Real Estate
In late 1999, Cusack bought an oceanfront home in Malibu for $2.1 million and sold it for $10.3 million in 2016. In May 2005, he purchased a nearly 5,000-square-foot condo in Chicago for $2.9 million.
