Net Worth: $80 Million
What Is Danny DeVito’s Net Worth?
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comDanny DeVito’s net worth is estimated to be $80 million. The American actor, producer, and director, has starred in numerous hit movies and TV shows. He is also a heavyweight producer, a voice actor, and an entrepreneur.
DeVito rose to fame in the hit TV series “Taxi” before moving on to various Hollywood roles before landing back on TV for the long-lived and beloved series “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” He’s been nominated for and won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his work.
Let’s dive into the actor’s work to understand how Danny DeVito’s net worth has grown to an estimated $80 million.
Danny DeVito’s Net Worth Increased From A String Of Hit Movies
Featureflash / depositphotos.comDanny DeVito’s movie salaries have not typically been revealed to the public. His big roles occurred in the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s. However, he did star or co-star in a string of massive hits, generating over $1 billion in revenue. Parade estimates that his list of blockbuster films earned the actor at least $2 million per role.
Here are some of Danny Devito’s biggest films during the height of his movie career.
| Movie | Release Year | Global Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) | 1975 | $49.9 million (domestic only) |
| Terms of Endearment (1983) | 1983 | $298.6 million |
| Romancing the Stone (1984) | 1984 | $86.6 million |
| Throw Momma from the Train (1987) | 1987 | $89.7 million |
| Twins (1988) | 1988 | $216.2 million |
| Batman Returns (1992) | 1992 | $266.1 million |
| Get Shorty (1995) | 1995 | $77.8 million |
| L.A. Confidential (1997) | 1997 | $258.2 million |
How Much Did Danny DeVito Earn From Matilda?
One movie not on the list above is “Matilda.” Danny DeVito reportedly earned an estimated $5 million as patriarch Harry Wormwood. The beloved Roald Dahl adaptation flopped at the box office and failed to make back its modest $36 million budget.
How Much Has Danny DeVito Earned From It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia?
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comDanny DeVito appeared in 163 episodes of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia from 2006 through 2003. When the show first debuted, it failed to gain a big audience, and executives believed an actor of DeVito’s caliber was needed to draw in an audience.
After DeVito joined the cast during the season two premiere, the show’s budget ballooned to over $800,000 from its initial $400,000 per episode cost. While much cheaper than other cable TV shows, that huge increase likely means DeVito earned a huge paycheck per episode.
If DeVito had earned $100,000 per episode for his entire time on the show, his net worth would have increased by more than $16 million. It’s likely that as the show’s budget increased to around $1.5 million per episode, DeVito, along with his castmates, likely received an even bigger salary. DeVito also directed many of the show’s early episodes, a role that likely increased his take-home pay.
DeVito Has Owned Several Production Companies
s_bukley / depositphotos.comDanny DeVito operated TV and movie production companies.
Jersey Films was started by DeVito and partner Michael Shamberg and was later joined by a third partner, Stacey Sher. The company is known for producing such films as Pulp Fiction (1994), Garden State (2004), and Freedom Writers (2007).
DeVito also owned Jersey Television, which produced the popular Comedy Central series Reno 911!
Given the success of the films and TV shows his companies have produced, DeVito has likely earned millions in additional revenue from his production work.
Danny DeVito Makes Money From Brand Endorsements
s_bukley / depositphotos.comDanny DeVito was announced as the brand ambassador for Jersey Mike’s in 2022. The team at Parade estimates that DeVito was likely paid a few hundred thousand dollars for each appearance. According to iSpot, DeVito has been featured in nine commercials for the company so far. That likely means DeVito has earned millions of dollars from just his Jersey Mike’s endorsement.
Other big commercial partners have included M&M, Quickbooks, and Nespresso. That last endorsement is a favorite of another actor, with George Clooney’s net worth increasing by millions thanks to a long-time partnership with the coffee company.
DeVito has appeared in 14 TV commercials, and with the strength of his stardom, that likely means a hefty increase in his net worth.
Danny DeVito may have earned fame in the “Taxi” series, but his star has transcended that role. As a respected actor, director, producer, and voice actor, DeVito continues to thrill fans more than 40 years after he became a household name.
