What Is Kevin Connolly's Net Worth and Salary?
Kevin Connolly is a well-known American actor and director with a net worth of $15 million. He is prominently recognized for his role as Eric Murphy on the HBO series "Entourage" (2004-2011). Connolly's acting journey began in his childhood, featuring in films like "Rocky V" (1990) and "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1993). He further gained recognition in movies such as "John Q" (2002) and "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009).
Besides "Entourage," Connolly appeared in shows like "Friends," "First Years," and "Pitch." He reprised his role as Eric Murphy in the "Entourage" movie (2015).
Connolly also pursued directing, debuting with "Dear Eleanor" (2016). He directed the television movie "The Wright Girls" (2017) and the feature film "Gotti" (2018). Connolly directed episodes of "Snatch" and "Entourage."
Early Life
Kevin Connolly was born on March 5, 1974, in Patchogue, New York. Raised in Medford, Long Island, he is the son of Irish immigrant Eileen Connolly. He has an older brother, Tim, who is a police detective. Kevin graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1992, where he was crowned Homecoming King in 1991 and voted "Most Likely to Be Famous." His entertainment career began much earlier, though.
Acting Career
Kevin Connolly's fame soared with his portrayal of Eric Murphy on "Entourage," but his acting interests started early. At six, Connolly began acting in commercials, including the popular "Betcha bite a chip" campaign for Chips Ahoy!
In 1990, he landed a role as Chickie in "Rocky V." Two years later, he starred as Shaun Kelly in "Alan & Naomi" and co-starred with Tobey Maguire in the Fox sitcom "Great Scott!," earning a Young Artist Award nod. Connolly also played the son of Dabney Coleman in "The Beverly Hillbillies." He guest-starred on shows like "ER," "Wings," and "Getting By." In 1995, he starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in "Don's Plum."
From 1995 to 1999, Connolly starred as Ryan Malloy on "Unhappily Ever After," directing six episodes in the fourth season. In 2007, he made his feature film directorial debut with "Gardener of Eden," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In 2004, Connolly landed the breakthrough role of Eric Murphy on "Entourage." Playing "E" from 2004 to 2011, Connolly became a household name and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV Series Musical or Comedy.
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Connolly directed the documentary "Big Shot," which screened at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and the 2013 Hamptons International Film Festival. In 2015, he reprised his role as Eric Murphy in the "Entourage" film adaptation. In 2016, he directed the John Travolta-led film "Gotti," released in 2018 to poor reviews. Connolly was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Director for "Gotti." He appeared in "The Oath" in 2019 and as "Dr. Roy" in "Chick Fight" in 2020.
Connolly has featured in significant films, including "He's Just Not That Into You," "The Notebook," "Antwone Fisher," "John Q," and "Secretariat." He directed a 2008 music video for "Camera Phone" by The Game featuring Ne-Yo.
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Personal Life
In January 2021, it was announced that Connolly was expecting his first child with actress Zulay Henao.
Kevin Connolly Salary
At his peak, Kevin Connolly earned $200,000 per episode of "Entourage." Over eight seasons, he amassed $12 million. For appearing in the 2015 "Entourage" movie, he earned an additional $2 million, making his total earnings from the series $14 million.
