What Was Powers Boothe's Net Worth and Salary?
Powers Boothe, an award-winning American actor, had a net worth of $8 million at the time of his passing in 2017. His illustrious career spanned theater, film, and television. Notably known for his role as saloon owner Cy Tolliver in the series "Deadwood," Boothe was also memorable in the Western film "Tombstone." His television repertoire included standout roles in "24" and "Nashville." In 1980, he clinched an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Jim Jones in "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones," a film portraying the Peoples Temple mass suicide of 1978.
Early Life
Powers Allen Boothe was born on June 1, 1948, in Snyder, Texas. Raised alongside two older brothers, Boothe’s father, a rancher, named him after a friend who died in World War Two. In high school, Powers played football and found his passion for acting in school plays. He became the first in his family to attend college, obtaining a BA from Southwest Texas State University before earning an MA in drama from Southern Methodist University.
Career
Boothe's acting journey began on stage with performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, featuring in plays like "Henry IV" and "Troilus and Cressida." Making his Broadway debut in "Lone Star" in 1979, Boothe transitioned to film with his lauded portrayal of Jim Jones in "Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones," earning an Emmy Award.
He continued to make a mark in television with roles like Philip Marlowe in "Philip Marlowe, Private Eye." Boothe's film credits included "Southern Comfort," "A Breed Apart," "The Emerald Forest," "Rapid Fire," "Red Dawn," and "Extreme Prejudice." In 1990, he portrayed the traitorous John Walker in "Family of Spies" and joined a star-studded cast in the Western "Tombstone," alongside Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Michael Biehn.
Throughout the 90s, Boothe continued to shine in films like "Blue Sky," alongside Oscar-winning Jessica Lange, "Sudden Death," "Nixon," and "U Turn." The new millennium saw him as General Flavius Aetius in "Attila" and in one of his iconic roles, Cy Tolliver in "Deadwood." His voice acting in video games such as "Area 51," "Turok," "Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction," and "Hitman: Absolution" added to his versatile credentials.
Boothe appeared in popular series like "24" and narrated John McCain's presidential campaign ad. His role in "The Avengers" and the series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." were some of his notable late-career highlights before his death in 2017.
Death
Powers Boothe passed away in 2017 at the age of 68 due to pancreatic cancer, although initially reported as natural causes. He was laid to rest in Deadwood Cemetery, Deadwood, Texas, a tribute to one of his most celebrated roles.
Real Estate
At the time of his passing, Boothe resided in his Hidden Hills mansion, valued at approximately $4 million.
