What is Justin Bartha's Net Worth and Salary?
Justin Bartha, a celebrated actor, is widely recognized for his standout performances in the "National Treasure" and "Hangover" series. With a net worth of $25 million, Bartha has made significant contributions to television with roles in NBC's "The New Normal" and CBS All Access's legal drama "The Good Fight." Beyond the screen, he has appeared in films like "The Rebound," "Holy Rollers," and "Dark Horse," and showcased his talent in theatrical productions such as "Lend Me a Tenor" and "Asuncion."
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on July 21, 1978, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Justin Bartha is the son of Betty, a school teacher, and Stephen, a real estate developer. Bartha was raised in a Reform Jewish family and moved to West Bloomfield, Michigan, at the age of eight. He graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1996 and pursued filmmaking and theatre at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. His early career began behind the camera as a production assistant on the comedy "Analyze This," followed by an uncredited acting role in the film "54."
Film Career
Bartha's early roles included Brian in the comedy "Gigli" alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. His breakout role came in 2004 as Riley Poole, a witty computer expert, in "National Treasure," featuring Nicolas Cage, Sean Bean, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, and Harvey Keitel. The film's success led to the 2007 sequel "National Treasure: Book of Secrets." Bartha also starred in romantic comedies such as "Trust the Man" and "Failure to Launch."
In the blockbuster comedy "The Hangover" (2009), Bartha played Doug Billings, a member of the unforgettable "Wolfpack." He reprised this role in the film's sequels "The Hangover Part II" and "The Hangover Part III." Other prominent film roles include "Jusqu'à toi," "The Rebound," and "Holy Rollers," where he collaborated with Jesse Eisenberg. More recent works include "Dark Horse," "CBGB," "White Girl," "Sticky Notes," "Driven," "Sorry for Your Loss," "Against the Clock," and "Sweet Girl."
Hangover Payday
The success of "The Hangover" series was a game changer for Bartha and his co-stars Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis. Initially, the studio hesitated due to the actors' relatively unknown status, but director Todd Phillips secured the project by negotiating for back-end points. The film grossed $470 million, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated comedy at that time.
For the sequels, Bartha and his co-stars renegotiated lucrative deals. The sequel's success, with a box office return of $600 million, led to earnings of $30 million each for the primary actors, while Phillips earned $70 million. Over three films, Phillips made $150 million, and each of the four main actors earned $40 million.
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Television Career
Bartha's television debut came with the 2004 HBO film "Strip Search." Later, he was part of the main cast of NBC's short-lived sitcom "Teachers." He lent his voice to the History Channel's "WWII in HD" miniseries and gained widespread recognition with his role as David Sawyer in NBC's "The New Normal." Bartha starred alongside Andrew Rannells in the series before it was canceled in 2013. He then featured in Fox's "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life."
From 2017 to 2018, Bartha starred as Colin Morrello in the legal drama "The Good Fight." His other television contributions include roles in "Drunk History" and "Godfather of Harlem."
Stage Career
Bartha made his Broadway debut in 2010 in the revival of Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," featuring Tony Shalhoub and Anthony LaPaglia. He performed in Zach Braff's play "All New People" and reunited with Jesse Eisenberg for the off-Broadway play "Asuncion." Bartha continued to shine on stage with productions of "The Sunshine Boys" and "Permission." He also participated in Jesse Eisenberg's "A Little Part of All of Us," supporting the non-profit Playing on Air. Bartha has also served as a guest director at the Matrix Theatre Company.
Personal Life
In January 2014, Justin Bartha married Pilates instructor Lia Smith in Hawaii. The couple has two daughters, Asa Charlotte and Ruby, born in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
