What Is Michael Cera's Net Worth and Salary?
Michael Cera is a Canadian actor with a net worth of $20 million. He first gained widespread recognition for his role as George Michael Bluth on "Arrested Development." Cera then starred in several successful feature films such as "Superbad," "Juno," "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," "The Lego Batman Movie," and "Barbie." He also played memorable roles in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and the Hulu series "Life & Beth," co-starring Amy Schumer.
Early Life
Michael Austin Cera was born on June 7, 1988, in Ontario, Canada. His parents, Linda and Luigi, both worked for Xerox. He has two sisters, Jordan and Molly. After contracting chickenpox and repeatedly watching "Ghostbusters" during his illness, Cera developed an interest in acting. He attended public school until ninth grade, after which he pursued acting full-time and completed his high school education via correspondence.
Acting Career
Cera's career began with minor roles, including an unpaid extra in a Tim Hortons commercial and a speaking part in a Pillsbury commercial. He gained significant attention in 1999 with his role in the Canadian TV series "I Was a Sixth Grade Alien." He then appeared in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" (2002) and voiced characters in animated shows like "The Bernstein Bears" and "Braceface."
His major breakthrough came with the role of George Michael Bluth in the TV series "Arrested Development." In 2005, he won Best Actor at the San Gio Festival for "Darling Darling." Cera continued to build his career with guest roles in "Veronica Mars" and "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!." He also created and starred in "Clark and Michael" with Clark Duke.
In 2007, Cera starred in "Superbad" alongside Jonah Hill and "Juno," both of which earned critical acclaim. Cera continued with leading roles in films like "Paper Heart," "Year One" with Jack Black, and "Scott Pilgrim vs the World." He also played unique cameo roles in "Entertainment" and David Lynch's "Twin Peaks: The Return."
In television, Cera's voice is featured extensively, such as the PA system in "Children's Hospital" and "The Simpsons." He also appeared in "Comedy Bang! Bang!," "Drunk History," "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp," and "Weird City."
Cera made his Broadway debut in 2014 with Kenneth Lonergan's "This is Our Youth" and returned to Broadway in 2018 with "Lobby Hero," earning a Tony nomination. He reprised his role as George Michael Bluth in the revived "Arrested Development" on Netflix and appeared in the 2018 film "Gloria Bell" with Julianne Moore. In 2023, he played Allan in the blockbuster film "Barbie," which grossed $1.446 billion.
Getty
Music Career
Michael Cera has also ventured into music. In 2010, he performed backup vocals and mandolin on the Weezer song "Hang On." He played bass for the band Mister Heavenly and was part of the indie rock group The Long Goodbye. His musical talent was showcased in films like "Scott Pilgrim vs the World" and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist." In 2014, Cera released his debut album, "True That," on Bandcamp.
Michael Cera Quotes On Money
"I don't spend very much money. Basically, I spend money on food and DVDs."
"I don't think anyone cares whether you're working or not. I have the luxury now of not having to support anyone and not really needing a whole lot of money."
Real Estate
Michael Cera prefers a modest lifestyle, avoiding the typical movie star mansion. In 2019, he bought an impressive four-bedroom townhouse in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood for $2.4 million. The home, built in 1899, retains original features like marble mantles and a mahogany staircase. It also includes a garden apartment on the ground level.
