What is Will Arnett’s Net Worth and Salary
Will Arnett, a Canadian actor, voice over artist, and producer, has a net worth of $35 million. He is best known for playing Gob Bluth on the hit TV show “Arrested Development” which aired from 2003 to 2019. Arnett has appeared in several popular films, including “Blades of Glory,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “The Lego Movie.”
In the Lego universe, Arnett lends his voice to Batman. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide. Arnett has also been involved in high-profile endorsement deals, including campaigns for GMC and Netflix.
Early Life and Education
Will Arnett was born in Toronto, Canada in 1970. He attended Lakefield College School in Lakefield, Ontario, but was asked to leave after one semester. He dropped out of Concordia University in Montreal and moved to New York in 1990 to attend the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. As a teenager, Arnett was encouraged by his mother to pursue an acting career. He auditioned for commercials around acting and developed a love for acting.
Will Arnett’s Early Career Struggles
Arnett’s first onscreen role was in Felicity Huffman’s independent movie “Erie”. He acted in several shows that were either canceled after a few episodes or not picked up by networks. He experienced a difficult year in 2000 and battled alcoholism, but was helped out of it by a friend. His character in “Still Standing” was written off after the first episode. After his fourth failed pilot, Arnett swore off all pilots until he was convinced to audition for “Arrested Development.”
Will Arnett’s Career Highlights
Will Arnett gained popularity for his role as George Oscar “Gob” Bluth II in the Fox comedy series Arrested Development in 2003. He was nominated for his first Emmy in 2006 for his outstanding performance as Gob. He played Max the Magician on “Sesame Street” and starred in his first leading role in “Let’s Go to Prison” in 2006. He also appeared in “Blades of Glory” with his then-wife Amy Poehler.
Arnett guest-starred on TV shows “King of the Hill” and “30 Rock” and earned supporting roles in several films, including “Spring Breakdown,” “Hot Rod,” and “Semi Pro.” He signed on for one episode of “Parks and Recreation” in 2010 and starred in “Running Wilde,” which was canceled in 2011. He also starred in “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret” and appeared in “The Office” season 7 and co-starred in the NBC TV comedy “Up All Night.”
Arnett’s distinctive voice has earned him several spots for CBS promos, trailers, and ads. He has also voiced several characters in animated films and TV shows, including “The Lego Movie” and “BoJack Horseman.” He hosts a podcast called “Smartless” with Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman since 2020.
Will Arnett’s Personal Life
Arnett divorced his first wife, Penelope Ann Miller, after a year of marriage. He began dating actress Amy Poehler in 2000. They married in 2003 and starred on several projects together, including “Parks and Recreation”, “Arrested Development” and “Blades of Glory”. Arnett and Poehler have two children together.
They announced their separation in 2012 and their divorce was finalized in 2016. In June 2020, it was announced that Arnett’s girlfriend, Alessandra Brawn, had given birth to his third son.
Will Arnett’s Beverly Hills Real Estate Ventures
In 2013, Will Arnett purchased a home in Beverly Hills for $2.85 million. He chose to demolish the home and build a modern structure that boasted 4,000 square-feet and 4 bedrooms. The house was listed for sale in June 2020 for $11 million, but was taken down a few months later, as Arnett decided to live in the home himself. However, in early 2021, the house was sold for just under $8 million.
In August 2021, Arnett made another real estate purchase in Beverly Hills, buying a home for $16.4 million.
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