How much is Eric Andre worth?
| Net Worth: | $2 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional Comedian |
| Date of Birth: | April 4, 1983 (age 39) |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
About Eric Andre
Eric Andre, whose full name is Eric Samuel Andre, is an American actor, comedian, producer, television host, and writer that’s best known for creating and hosting the Adult Swim comedy series The Eric Andre Show. Apart from the comedy show, he has also taken part in many other projects such as Man Seeking Woman, The Lion King, and Disenchantment. Starting in the early 2000s, he also became a musician using the stage name BLARF.
Eric Andre gained fame after his work on the ABC sitcom Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 in early 2012. He was born on April 4, 1983, in Boca Raton, Florida. He’s the youngest of two children to Pierre and Natalie Andre. Both he and his sister Amy have inherited the Jewish ancestry from their mother. His father is an Afro-Haitian immigrant that worked as a psychiatrist and moved to the United States in the 1960s.
Eric spent his childhood in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He attended the Dreyfoos School of Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, from which he graduated in 2001. After that, he moved on to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he played the double bass.
Prior to his graduation in 2005, he began his comedy career and took part in several shows and competitions. Throughout the 2000s, under the stage name BLARF, he was part of a group consisting of other unnamed bandmates. Eventually, the group disbanded and he focused on his solo career.
Creating his own surreal comedy show on Adult Swim is what made the actor and comedian become rich. His first appearance on television came in 2009 on two episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm. That year, he also made his film debut with a cameo role in The Intention of Lying.
He continued to improve his skills and land roles of television films and series such as The Big Bang Theory, Hot in Cleveland, and Level Up.
In 2012, he finally landed his first leading role in the ABC sitcom Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23, that brought him an estimated $350,000.
While trying to make a name for himself in the entertainment business as an actor and television personality, Eric Andre continued to create music. His first studio project was released in December 2014, a self-titled extended play the contains four songs.
Five years, later, under the label Stones Throw Records, he released his debut studio album named Cease and Desist which added to his wealth.
In the last few years Eric Andre has continued to find success with his many skits and comedic work. As of 2023, Eric Andre has built a net worth estimated to be $2 million.
Being able to produce and release music projects, perform live on television and work in films and series is what makes this television star so successful. After ganging some exposure with his work on the ABC sitcom, and impressing Warner Bros Television, he signed a multi-year contract with the network Adult Swim for the production of his own talk show – The Eric Andre Show.
The show began airing in May 2012 and as of now has 5 seasons and more than 50 episodes. It was the show the helped Andre’s name rise to stardom.
Throughout the 2010s, the actor continued to perform in many projects such as the comedy films The Internship, Flock, Rough Night, and Connected as well as the television series 2 Broke Girls, Man Seeking Woman, and Disenchantment.
He also made several appearances on the web series Laugh Track Mashups, Getting Doug with High, and Hot Ones. Most recently, in May 2020, he announced his very first standup social titled Eric Andre: Legalize Everything, which premiered on Netflix and instantly gained millions of viewers.
Summing-Up
When it comes to Eric Andre, he’s one of the quickest rising stars in the comedy world. The actor and comedian became popular in the early 2010s and quickly became a millionaire thanks to his many diverse talents and transformations.
He has earned millions from his work as an actor, (stand-up) comedian, musician, and television personality. As of 2023, Eric Andre’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million dollars. He is also known for being an active director, producer, and writer that has created several documentaries, and television series, and specials, most of which became Netflix hits.
