What is Stockard Channing's Net Worth?
Stockard Channing is a renowned American actress with an estimated net worth of $15 million. She rose to fame in the 1970s with her roles in "The Fortune" and "Grease." Over the years, Channing has built a prolific career in film, television, and theater, featuring in projects such as "Six Degrees of Separation," "The West Wing," and "The Good Wife." Her stage career has also been noteworthy, earning her a Tony Award for the 1985 Broadway revival of "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg."
Throughout her career, Channing has garnered several Emmys and a Tony Award. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the 1994 film "Six Degrees of Separation."
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born as Susan Williams Antonia Stockard on February 13, 1944, in New York City, Stockard Channing grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment. Her mother was Mary and her father was Lester, with her sister Lesly going on to become the mayor of Palm Beach, Florida. Attending the Chapin School in New York and later the Madeira School in Virginia, she excelled academically, eventually graduating summa cum laude from Harvard University's Radcliffe College in 1965, where she studied literature and history. Channing's acting training took place at HB Studio in New York.
Channing's early acting career began in Boston with the experimental Theatre Company. In 1969, she performed in a production of Elaine May's play "Adaptation/Next." She then appeared in a revival of "Arsenic and Old Lace" and made her Broadway debut in 1971 with the rock musical "Two Gentlemen of Verona."
Film Career, Part 1
Channing's early film roles included uncredited parts in "The Hospital" and "Up the Sandbox." She gained significant attention starring opposite Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson in Mike Nichols' 1975 black comedy "The Fortune," earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Acting Debut. She further established her presence in the 1970s with roles in "Sweet Revenge," "The Big Bus," and "The Cheap Detective." Her breakthrough came in 1978 with the role of Betty Rizzo in the hit musical film "Grease."
Channing's work in the 1980s included "Safari 3000," "Without a Trace," "Heartburn," and "The Men's Club." In the early 1990s, she starred in "Meet the Applegates" and "Married to It." One of her most acclaimed roles came in the 1993 film "Six Degrees of Separation," for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Significant films from the 1990s include "Smoke," "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar," "The First Wives Club," and "Practical Magic."
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Film Career, Part 2
The 2000s saw Channing continue her successful film career. She appeared in "Other Voices," "Isn't She Great," and "Where the Heart Is" at the decade's onset. Her other credits during this period include "The Business of Strangers," "Life or Something Like It," "Bright Young Things," "Le Divorce," "Anything Else," "Must Love Dogs," and "3 Needles." She also featured in "Sparkle," "Multiple Sarcasms," and the romcom "Pulling Strings."
Television Career
Channing's television career began with an appearance on "Sesame Street." She then took leading roles in films like "The Girl Most Likely To..." and series such as "Love, American Style." Her performances in shows like "Echoes in the Darkness," "Perfect Witness," and "An Unexpected Family" earned her several Emmy nominations.
In 1999, Channing began her role as First Lady Abbey Bartlet on the popular series "The West Wing," winning an Emmy in 2002. She also received acclaim for roles in "The Truth About Jane" and "The Matthew Shepard Story," earning her a second Emmy Award. Additional TV credits include "The Piano Man's Daughter," "Jack," "Out of Practice," "The Good Wife," and "The Guest Book."
Stage Career
After her Broadway debut in "Two Gentlemen of Verona," Channing took on roles in "No Hard Feelings" and "They're Playing Our Song." Her portrayal in "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" earned her a Tony Award in 1985. Channing's Broadway achievements continued with nominations for "The House of Blue Leaves," "Six Degrees of Separation," "Four Baboons Adoring the Sun," and "The Lion in Winter." She last appeared on Broadway in "Pal Joey" and "Other Desert Cities" and earned more Tony nominations for these performances. More recently, she has taken part in "It's Only a Play" and "Apologia."
Personal Life
Stockard Channing has been married four times. Her first marriage in 1963 was to Walter Channing Jr., which ended in 1967. She later married Paul Schmidt in 1970, divorcing him in 1976. Her third marriage was to David Debin from 1976 to 1980, and her final marriage was to David Rawle from 1980 to 1988. Following her marriages, Channing was in a long-term relationship with cinematographer Daniel Gillham until his death in 2014. She has no children.
Real Estate
In the early 2000s, Channing purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills for $900,000, listing it for $2.5 million in 2020. In 2007, she bought a condo in Palm Beach, Florida, for $700,000. Additionally, she owns an apartment on Park Avenue in New York City and a 16-acre property on Georgetown Island in Portland, Maine.
