Tom Arnold has a net worth of $20 million and it is all thanks to his profession as an American actor and comedian. Tom Arnold made a name in the industry first as a standup comedian before expanding to become more popular and successful in his career.
Arnold then began enjoying more limelight for playing Arnie Thomas on the “Roseanne” ABC sitcom. Moreover, he also earned more reputation for appearing on sitcoms such as “The Tom Show” and “The Jackie Thomas Show.” You will also find him on movies such as “Happy Endings,” “The Final Season,” “True Lies,” etc. Read on to learn more about Tom Arnold.
Tom Arnold’s Early Life
Arnold is the son of Jack and Linda. He was born in Ottumwa, Lowa, on March 6, 1959. Arnold is one of the eight children in the family. His mother left the family when Arnold was young and the children were left to be raised by their father.
Arnold attended Ottumwa High School before later enrolling at Indian Hills Community College. He then attended the University of Lowa from 1981 to 1983 to study writing and business administration.
He then started working on is career in entertainment from the early 80s.
Overview of Tom Arnold’s Career
Arnold got enlisted by Roseanne Barr in 1989 as a writer for her sitcom “Roseanne.” He joined when the sitcom was headed for its second season and he played Arnie Thomas. He then became a recurring cast for seasons two through four with his last guest appearance in season five.
He then started the sitcom “The Jackie Thomas Show” in 1992 with Roseanne Arnold who was his then-wife. The sitcom starred Arnold and it lasted for 18 episodes. He then worked on the “Tom” sitcom with Roseanne and he played the titular role for the 11 episodes that the program lasted.
Tom Arnold had his film debut in 1991 when he appeared in “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare,” a horror sequel. He then appeared in other films including “Body Bags,” “Backfield in Motion,” “Hero,” and “Undercover Blues.”
He also played as the sidekick of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action comedy “True Lies.” Arnold also has 90s film credits such as “Big Bully,” “Nine Months,” “Carpool,” “McHale’s Navy,” and “The Stupids.”
Talking about the early 2000s, Arnold was in films such as “Cradle 2 the Grave,” “Just Sue Me,” “Soul Plane,” “National Lampoon’s Barely Legal,” among others. He also produced and starred in “The Kid & I.”
Tom Arnold’s Net Worth and Real Estate
Arnold has created a net worth of $20 million through his profession. Using this wealth, he has invested in real estate. For instance, he bought a Beverly Hills home in 1998 that he later sold in 2006 for $7.4 million.
He then purchased another house from Randy Jackson. The house is located in the LA suburb of Tarzana and he paid $1.95 million for it. He also acquired a mansion in Beverly Hills for $1.7 million. These examples highlight what Arnold has achieved using his wealth.
