Joe Pesci Net Worth

How much is Joe Pesci worth?

Net Worth:$20 Million
Profession:Professional Actor
Date of Birth:February 9, 1943 (age 80)
Country:United States of America
Height:
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

About Joe Pesci

Joseph Frank Pesci is an American actor and musician who is known for his collaborations with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, where he plays portraying tough, volatile characters in a variety of genres. Joe Pesci was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1943. He is perhaps one of America’s most talented movie actors. It is, however, worth pointing out Joe Pesci has many other talents. Not only is he a much appreciated thespian, he also has an amazing singing voice. Joe Pesci has also made many television appearances including Saturday Night Live.

American actor and musician Joe Pesci has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars, as of 2023. Pesci earned most of his net worth working with Martin Scorsese and acting alongside Robert De Niro in films like Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Irishman.

Most of us probably know Joe Pesci from the movie Goodfellas where he played the brutal gangster called Tommy De Vito. His portrayal earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Spine chilling is one way of describing his acting style in Goodfellas.

In most of his movies, he plays rather violent and explosive characters. However, he has also shown himself to be a gifted comedy actor. In the movie, My Cousin Vinny, he showcased the softer side of his character.

Pesci has made three studio album. His latest album Pesci … Still Singing was released in 2019. It showed he had matured, and even though he is now in his 70s, has a beautiful voice. The two other albums were called Little Joe Sure Can Sing! (1968) and Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You (1998).

Pesci earned the bulk of his net worth in collaborations with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese in the films Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Irishman. His ability to pick roles suitable for his small stature has certainly contributed towards his wealth. He is the kind of actor that you will not mistake when you see him. Looking at his career, it easy to spot that he must have recognized the genre of the bad-ass New York Italian gangster suited him. On camera, he comes across as tough, but he can just as easily turn on the charm.

Analyzing his career more closely, you can see Joe has only taken on the parts to which he could make a difference. Unlike other actors, he does not appear to have made any movies “ just for the sake of it”. Many actors make movies to increase their wealth without furthering their careers.

Pesci’s Total Net Worth

“There was a time I couldn’t get a job,” Joe Pesci has said. Then in the 90s, he earned more than $20 million. His career started way back in 1961 with an uncredited appearance which is now quoted as Dancer at the Peppermint Club in the movie, Hey, Let’s Twist!. Fifteen years later Pesci returned to the screen, this time with a starring role in The Death Collector (1976). It wasn’t long after that he appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull which was also the first time Pesci worked with Robert De Niro.

While his early appearances didn’t pay much, he did rise fast in the movie business. In the first decade of Pesci’s professional move career 1980-1990, he appeared in over a dozen movies and he also appeared in 8 episodes of Half Nelson. His earnings for that decade are estimated at close to $2.8 million, including appearing as Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon 2. A role that he would later reprise two more time and earn a reported $3 million for, Lethal Weapon 4.

Between 1990 and 2000, Joe Pesci appeared in 20 films and on TV. His earnings had increased and, as mentioned, we know that Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) paid $3 million. Jimmy Hollywood (1994) paid $3.5 million. Casino (1995) will have paid the same. In fact from all of his appearances, Joe Pesci earned about $20 million that decade.

Since then, he has only appeared in a total of 5 films since the year 2000. The Good Shepherd, Love Ranch, A Warrior’s Tail, Home Alone Again, and The Irishman. It hasn’t been many but it has added up, in fact, it is estimated that Pesci earned $12.5 million from those five appearances alone.

When factoring in his early appearances, his music albums, as well as the appearances as himself that he has made over the years, a total of 56 appearances. Joe Pesci’s total career earnings are estimated at $35.5 million dollars. In some of those years Pesci’s earnings have been very high, too. He averaged $2 million dollars per year in the 1990-2000 decade. His taxes on earnings will have been substantial. In fact it is estimated that he has paid no less than 45% tax on his earnings. Even with the various ways that are used to optimize tax for high-earning, high net worth individuals.

His total post-tax earnings are $19.52 million, having paid a substantial $15.98 million dollars in taxes.

Joe Pesci was married to Claudia Haro between the years of 1988–1992. His career was picking up serious velocity at that time and earnings had been high from appearing in Home Alone, Lethal Weapon 3 and more. Pesci may have paid $3 million to Haro as part of a divorce settlement.

Pesci has a balanced demeanor and has not found himself in any legal trouble, or had any history of alcohol or substance abuse. It is likely that he may have spent some money during the mid-90s, perhaps also lost some money in various ways but also realized far more through investment gains. The American stock market has almost tripled in the time when Pesci’s earnings were peaking near the end of the 20th century. He has also likely paid less during his career on management and agent fees. All things considered, and overall, it is estimated that Joe Pesci has a net worth of about $20 million dollars.

Summing-Up

Back in 1999 Joe told the world he had made his last movie. Since than he has been tempted back several times including making a cameo appearance in the De Niro’s film The Good Shepherd. Finally he appeared for a full length movie in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, alongside Robert De Niro. Yes, he is selective and does not take on just any role. From humble beginning as a barber, he is an actor and talented entertainer who has come a long way. One way or the other, Joe Pesci will probably return to the screen. The question is – will he play a good or a bad guy? You never know what challenge Joe will take on next.

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