What is Warren Beatty's Net Worth?
Warren Beatty is an esteemed American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter with a net worth of $70 million. Known for his remarkable contributions to Hollywood, Beatty's career spans decades with memorable roles and significant achievements.
Early Life
Henry Warren Beaty (not to be confused with the current spelling) was born on March 30, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia. Raised in a Baptist household with his older sister, Shirley MacLaine, who also became a renowned actress, Warren's family moved several times before settling in Arlington, Virginia.
Warren and Shirley shared a deep love for cinema, often frequenting the cinema together during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Besides his passion for film, Warren was an athlete, excelling in high school football, and also worked as a stagehand at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. Although he received football scholarships from several colleges, he chose to pursue liberal arts at Northwestern University. After one year, he left college to study acting in New York City under Stella Adler.
Career
Beatty began his acting journey with television roles on shows like "Studio One," "Kraft Television Theatre," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," and "Playhouse 90." His first major recognition came in 1960 with a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway performance in "Loss of Roses."
In 1961, Beatty made his film debut in "Splendor in the Grass," which garnered critical acclaim and box office success. This marked the beginning of his collaboration with director Elia Kazan, who played a crucial role in Beatty's understanding of filmmaking.
Beatty's subsequent roles in "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone," "A Fall Down," "Lilith," "Promise Her Anything," "Mickey One," and "Kaleidoscope" solidified his place in Hollywood. At 29, Beatty took on a more significant role in filmmaking with "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), overseeing the script and production choices, leading to critical and commercial success.
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In the 1970s, Beatty starred in notable films such as "The Only Game in Town," "McCabe & Mrs. Miller," "Dollars," "The Parallax View," "The Fortune," "Shampoo," and "Heaven Can Wait," the last of which he also co-wrote and co-directed.
The 1980s saw Beatty's exceptional work on "Reds," where he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the movie, earning extensive acclaim. Despite a major setback with the failure of "Ishtar" in 1987, Beatty rebounded in the 1990s with successful films like "Dick Tracy," "Bugsy," "Love Affair," and "Bulworth."
However, "Town and Country" in 2001 was a significant flop, causing Beatty to take a 15-year hiatus from Hollywood. He made his comeback in 2016 with "Rules Don't Apply," a romantic comedy he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in, based on the life of Howard Hughes.
Relationships
Beatty's first high-profile relationship was with actress Joan Collins in 1959, which ended after Beatty's infidelity. Over the years, he gained a reputation as a womanizer, dating numerous celebrities, including singer Carly Simon. In 1992, he married actress Annette Bening, with whom he has four children.
Real Estate
In 2011, Beatty and his wife Annette listed their Beverly Hills property for rent at $27,500 per month, later reducing it to $25,000. Unable to find tenants, they put the mansion on the market in 2012 for $6.955 million. The Mediterranean-style property spans 10,600 square feet on 1.1 acres and includes a three-car garage, pool, and spa. After initially moving in following damage to their previous home in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the couple moved back to their renovated home in Beverly Hills, which sits on a 6.7-acre plot.
