What Was Tim Conway's Net Worth and Salary?
Tim Conway, an acclaimed American actor and comedian, boasted a net worth of $15 million at the time of his passing in 2019. Rising to prominence during the mid-1960s, Conway's career in Hollywood spanned until 2012, featuring over 100 film and television appearances.
Conway's early career saw him working at KYW-TV and WJW-TV, where he honed his sketch comedy skills. His talent led to co-hosting "Ghoulardi," a popular Friday night horror film show. Noticed by comedic actress Rose Marie, Conway relocated to New York and joined "The Steve Allen Show." He gained widespread recognition as Ensign Charles Parker in "McHale's Navy." Following this success, he starred in "The Tim Conway Show" and several comedic films with Don Knotts. Conway solidified his legacy on "The Carol Burnett Show," earning five Emmy Awards during its run.
Early Life
Tim Conway was born Thomas Daniel Conway on December 15, 1933, in Willoughby, Ohio. To avoid confusion with British actor Tom Conway, he opted for the name Tim. His parents, Sophia Murgoiu and Daniel Conway, played significant roles in his life. His father, an Irish-born son of Scottish parents, immigrated to the U.S. in 1927 and worked as a groomer for polo ponies.
Conway attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, majoring in television and radio while working as a disc jockey and joining the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.
Career
Post-military service, Conway returned to Ohio, where he began a TV career, first at an NBC affiliate and then at WJW-TV, a CBS affiliate. Here, he showcased his writing and sketch comedy talents. In 1961, Conway secured a role on "The Steve Allen Show," leading to further success with "McHale's Navy" and other TV series throughout the 1960s.
In 1970, Conway co-starred with Joe Flynn in "The Tim Conway Show," followed by his own comedy hour, "The Tim Conway Comedy House." His major breakthrough came in 1975 when he became a regular on "The Carol Burnett Show," earning four Emmy Awards and remaining until its end in 1978. This success led to another variety show, "The Tim Conway Show," on CBS from 1980 to 1981.
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In addition to TV, Conway shone in Disney films during the 1970s, including "The World's Greatest Athlete," "The Apple Dumpling Gang," "Gus," and "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again." He also starred in "The Prize Fighter" (1979) and "The Private Eyes" (1980).
Conway explored voice acting starting in the 1970s, voicing himself in "The New Scooby-Doo Movies" and later portraying Mermaid Man in "SpongeBob SquarePants" alongside Ernest Borgnine. He also collaborated with Don Knotts on "Hermie and Friends."
His later roles included "Air Bud: Golden Retriever" (1998) and "Dear God" (1996). Conway teamed up with Harvey Korman for "Together Again," a comedic DVD series.
Throughout his career, Conway received numerous accolades, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, TV Land Awards, Writers Guild of America Award nominations, and American Comedy Award nominations. In 1989, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2002.
Personal Life
In 1961, Conway married Mary Anne Dalton, with whom he had six children until their 1978 divorce. In 1984, he married Charlene Fusco, becoming the stepfather to her daughter, Jacqueline. Conway enjoyed thoroughbred horse racing, occasionally owning racehorses, and co-founded the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund.
Diagnosed with dementia in 2018 due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, Conway's health prompted a legal dispute between his wife Charlene and daughter Kelly over his conservatorship. A judge ruled in favor of Charlene. On May 14, 2019, Tim Conway passed away at 85 in Los Angeles due to complications from his brain condition. Celebrities, including Patton Oswalt, Ben Stiller, and Carol Burnett, paid tribute to his legacy.
