What is Zachery Ty Bryan's Net Worth?
Zachery Ty Bryan is an American actor who has accumulated a net worth of $5 million. He is widely recognized for his role as Brad Taylor on the popular TV series "Home Improvement." Beyond this iconic role, he has also appeared in television shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "Veronica Mars."
Bitcoin Fortune
During his child acting days, Zachery met Brock Pierce. Years later, Brock became a purported billionaire due to his early investments in Bitcoin. At Brock's urging, Zachery also ventured into Bitcoin investments. He later claimed that he earned millions from these investments. In a June 2023 interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Zachery was asked about the size of his Bitcoin fortune, to which he responded:
"I've always been fortunate with my trust fund from Home Improvement, but this definitely moved things into a different [area] for me."
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Home Improvement
Zachery Ty Bryan was born on October 9, 1981. He grew up in Colorado with his parents, Dwight and Jenny Bryan, and his younger sister, Ciri. His journey into acting began with print and TV ads in Denver. Later, he moved to California to pursue an acting career. Interestingly, when he landed the role on "Home Improvement," he was younger than the actor who portrayed his younger brother, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. His other brother was portrayed by Taran Noah Smith, and his parents were played by Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson.
The show became immensely popular, running for eight seasons from 1991 to 1999. Bryan's portrayal of Brad Taylor endeared him to audiences worldwide. His outstanding performance earned him three Young Artist Awards for his work on the show.
Film Career
After the success of "Home Improvement," Bryan transitioned to film. In 1997, he starred alongside Kirsten Dunst in the family comedy "True Heart." He continued to expand his acting repertoire with roles in movies such as "The Rage: Carrie 2" (1999) and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (2006).
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Personal Life and Legal Troubles
Zachery married his high school friend Carly Matros in 2007. The couple has four children together but decided to part ways in early October 2020. Soon after, on October 16, 2020, Zachery was arrested in Eugene, Oregon, for charges that included allegedly strangling another woman, apparently his girlfriend. Interestingly, Zachery and his girlfriend, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, remain together to this day and have three children, including a set of twins.
