What Is Will Arnett's Net Worth and Salary?
Will Arnett, a prominent Canadian actor, voice-over artist, and producer, boasts an impressive net worth of $45 million. He first rose to fame playing Gob Bluth on the highly acclaimed TV series "Arrested Development," which aired from 2003 to 2006 on Fox and from 2013 to 2019 on Netflix. His career further blossomed with roles in notable films such as "Blades of Glory," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and "The Lego Batman Movie," where he lent his voice to Batman. Additionally, Arnett hosts the Fox competition series "LEGO Masters." His movies have grossed more than $3.5 billion globally. Beyond acting, Will has made significant contributions as a co-creator and executive producer of television series like "Running Wilde" and "Flaked," and he voiced the lead character in the animated Netflix series "BoJack Horseman."
Will Arnett has also ventured into high-profile endorsement deals, including campaigns for GMC and Netflix. Interestingly, he co-hosts the "SmartLess" podcast with Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, which has become one of his most lucrative ventures.
SmartLess
Will Arnett co-hosts the popular podcast "SmartLess" alongside Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes. The podcast gained substantial attention, leading to a significant deal in 2021 when Amazon purchased the exclusive distribution rights for an estimated $60 to $80 million. In January 2024, Sirius XM Holdings secured a $100 million deal to host the podcast for three years.
Early Life
Born on May 4, 1970, in Toronto, Canada, Will Arnett is the son of Edith and Emerson James Arnett. After graduating from high school, he briefly attended Lakefield College School in Ontario before being asked to leave. He then dropped out of Concordia University in Montreal and moved to New York in 1990 to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Encouraged by his mother, Arnett ventured into acting during his teenage years, auditioning for commercials and falling in love with the craft.
Early Career
Will Arnett's early career was marked by numerous film auditions and short-lived TV shows. He debuted in an independent movie called "Erie," created by Felicity Huffman. Arnett faced several setbacks with pilots that did not get picked up, including a CBS pilot in 1996 with Kevin Pollak and Lucy Webb, and a role in "The Mike O'Malley Show," which was canceled after two episodes. The early 2000s were especially challenging, culminating in a battle with alcoholism in 2000. A friend's intervention marked a turning point, and by 2003, he secured a role in "Still Standing," though his character was cut after one episode. Just when he decided to give up on pilots, he landed the role of Gob Bluth in "Arrested Development."
Success
Arnett's portrayal of George Oscar "Gob" Bluth II in "Arrested Development" brought widespread recognition and his first Emmy nomination in 2006. Despite its cancellation after three seasons due to low ratings, the show remains critically acclaimed and has a significant cult following. Arnett's character Gob, known for his love of "The Final Countdown" by Europe, earned him guest appearances, including a stint as Max the Magician on "Sesame Street."
In 2006, Arnett starred in his first leading role in "Let's Go to Prison," directed by Bob Odenkirk. The film, with a $4 million budget, made a profit at the box office and from rentals. He then starred in "Blades of Glory" alongside his then-wife Amy Poehler, a film that was #1 at the box office for its first two weeks, grossing $118 million.
He also played recurring roles on "30 Rock" as Devon Banks, earning four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Arnett appeared in films like "Spring Breakdown," "Hot Rod," and "The Brothers Solomon," where he collaborated again with Odenkirk. He worked with Will Ferrell in "Semi-Pro" and guest-starred in "Parks and Recreation" as a love interest for Amy Poehler's character.
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In 2011, Arnett starred in "Running Wilde," which was canceled after one season. He appeared in "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret" with David Cross and guest-starred in "The Office" and "Up All Night" with Christina Applegate and Maya Rudolph. He continued to appear in various roles in "Mansome," "The Millers," "Flaked," and "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Known for his distinctive deep voice, Arnett has voiced characters in CBS promos, trailers, and ads. His voice acting credits include "The Lego Movie" series and "BoJack Horseman." He has also voiced characters in video games like "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" and "Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard." In 2020, Arnett launched the "SmartLess" podcast alongside Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman.
Personal Life
Will Arnett's personal life includes a brief marriage to Penelope Ann Miller. In 2000, he began dating actress Amy Poehler, and they married in 2003. The couple starred in several projects together and have two children. They separated in 2012, with their divorce finalized in 2016. As of June 2020, Arnett's girlfriend, Alessandra Brawn, gave birth to his third son.
Real Estate
In 2013, Will Arnett purchased a home in Beverly Hills for $2.85 million, which he later demolished to build a new 4,000-square-foot property. He listed the home for sale in June 2020 for $11 million, but ultimately decided to reside there, selling it for just under $8 million in early 2021. In August 2021, Arnett acquired another Beverly Hills home for $16.4 million.
