What is Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.'s Net Worth?
Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. is a renowned American film and record producer, as well as a talented singer and voice artist. Boasting a net worth of $50 million, his impressive career is deeply rooted in the family legacy.
Born on October 25, 1949, in Fresno, California, Ross is the son of Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., the ingenious creator of the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise. Following his father's footsteps, Bagdasarian, Jr. played a crucial role in the franchise's success.
During his father's era, Bagdasarian, Jr. contributed significantly to The Alvin Show by editing and coordinating soundtracks, and lending his voice to the iconic Chipmunk characters.
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After Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.'s death in 1972, Bagdasarian, Jr. took over as the principal owner of Chipmunks Productions. Although he admired his father's work, Bagdasarian, Jr. was taken aback to find himself continuing his father's legacy, as he initially never envisioned following the same career path.
Driven by a strong sense of duty to preserve his father's creation, Bagdasarian, Jr. now heads Bagdasarian Productions alongside his wife, Janice Karman, who is also a singer and manager. The couple, married since 1979, has two children: Vanessa (born in 1986) and Michael (born in 1990).
Company Sale
In November 2021, it was revealed that Bagdasarian Productions sought to sell the rights to the Chipmunks franchise. This sale encompasses all song rights, movie rights, royalty streams, and more, with an asking price of $300 million.
