Danny McBride is a famous American personality, thanks to various ventures in the entertainment sector. McBride is an actor, comedian, director, and producer, a career he has pursued for many years, contributing positively towards his net worth.
The famous personality boasts a net worth of $25 million, as revealed by numerous trusted sources. Danny’s net worth is a result of many years as an actor, producer, comedian, screenwriter, and director.
McBride’s first acting role was in The Foot Fist Way, a low-budget Indie film, that exposed the actor to Hollywood’s top comedians like Judd Apatow and Will Ferrell. As a result, he landed many roles in successful films, enabling him to establish his career and create wealth.
Early Life
Daniel Richard McBride was born on December 29, 1976, in Statesboro, Georgia. Daniel has always talked of his brother, who she attributes to his interest in telling stories. Her mother performed sermons in church using puppets, and she inspired him growing up.
The actor and comedian attended Courtland High School and later joined the University of North Carolina School of Arts.
Career
McBride’s acting career started in 2003 in All the Real Girls directed by David Gordon Green. In 2006, the actor had another role in The Foot Fist Way, which he co-wrote with collaborators like Ben Best and Jody Hill.
It was during the role in The Foot Fist Way, that McBride was discovered by top comedians in Hollywood. The role led to an appearance in Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 2008. He also wrote and starred in Eastbound & Down. The show ran for 29 episodes in four seasons and it enabled McBride to establish his acting presence. The actor has also starred in HBO’s Vice Principals which ran from 2016 to 2017.
Personal Life
McBride is a proud father and husband. He met his wife Gia Ruiz in early 2002 during a Super Bowl party when the actor was about to relocate to North Carolina. The duo began dating and Gia chose to travel with him. The duo married in 2010, and they have two kids.
How Much is Danny McBride’s Salary?
Danny is an individual who has not talked about his salary. Considering that his jobs revolve around working on projects, there is no constant amount of money that the actor charges for starring in roles.
But, in Eastbound & Down, the actor earned a salary of $100,000 per episode. This is one of the actor’s best roles and it contributed positively towards his wealth, considering that he featured in 29 episodes.
Real Estate Investments
Danny is known to own a few properties. In 2008, the actor purchased a penthouse apartment in Hollywood for $1.4 million. In 2020, the actor listed the property for $1.85 and later lowered the price to $1.79 in October 2023.
McBride is also known to have sold a property in Hollywood Hills for $3.5 million. The actor had bought the property in 2013 for $2.3 million. McBride also paid $4 million for a creek-front home near Charlestown, South Carolina.
