What is Steve Coogan's Net Worth?
Steve Coogan is an English actor, comedian, writer, impressionist, and producer with a net worth of $25 million. Known for his versatility, Coogan has appeared in various projects, starting his career as a voice actor in the 80s and later transitioning to on-screen roles.
In the early phases of his career, Coogan gained fame for creating Alan Partridge, a fictional media personality loved by audiences. He has portrayed this character in multiple films and TV series. Beyond Alan Partridge, Steve has starred in mainstream Hollywood films, including Tropic Thunder, The Other Guys, and the Night at the Museum series. His dramatic roles in movies like Marie Antoinette, The Look of Love, Stan & Ollie, and Philomena have also earned him critical acclaim, with nominations for Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
Early Life
Steven John Coogan was born on October 14, 1965, in Middleton, Manchester, England. Raised in a Roman Catholic household with five siblings, he was encouraged from a young age to take his education seriously. With Irish roots from both parents, Coogan later described his childhood as very happy.
From a young age, Steve exhibited a talent for impersonations and decided to pursue drama school despite unfavorable advice from his teachers. After multiple rejections from drama schools in London, he was finally admitted to the Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama, where he met future collaborator John Tomson.
Career
Steve Coogan began as a stand-up comedian in Ipswich, gaining recognition for his impressions. He voice-acted for commercials and the comedy puppet TV series Spitting Image. Coogan created Alan Partridge while working on On the Hour and later hosted Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, followed by the sitcom I'm Alan Partridge.
Steve's versatility saw him in various television roles, including a psychiatrist in Curb Your Enthusiasm. In the Western film industry, he is probably best known for his role in the Night at the Museum series and as Damien Cockburn in Tropic Thunder. He also appeared in films like The Other Guys and Marie Antoinette.
Coogan's critically acclaimed film Philomena showcased his talent as a writer, producer, and actor, starring alongside Judi Dench. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and Coogan received several nominations, including a Golden Globe. Since 2008, he has returned to his stand-up comedy roots.
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Relationships
In 2002, Coogan married Caroline Hickman, but they divorced three years later. After a stint in rehab, he dated model China Chow for three years. He later dated glamour model Loretta "Elle" Basey, with whom he broke up in 2014. Coogan has one child from a previous relationship with solicitor Anna Cole.
Legal Issues
In 2016, Steve Coogan was fined £670 for speeding in Brighton, leading to a one-month license suspension. In 2019, he was caught speeding again but avoided a six-month ban by arguing it would interfere with filming commitments for a TV series. However, he still faced a fine of £750. Coogan is passionate about Ferraris.
Real Estate
In 2011, Coogan purchased a 16th-century Tudor mansion outside Brighton for £2.45 million. The historical property features a billiard room, cinema room, walled gardens, and its own Wikipedia page, and sits on about two-thirds of an acre. He briefly listed the home in 2015 and again in 2017 for £3.25 million, finally selling it in 2018.
In 2018, he bought a home in West London's "Television Centre," which was being converted into luxurious apartments. These apartments ranged from £725,000 to £7.75 million. Steve also owns a £4 million home in Sussex, where controversy arose in 2020 when he furloughed his gardener and housekeeper due to the Covid-19 pandemic, using a government scheme that covers up to 80% of furloughed employees' wages.
