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American Actor and Producer
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As of 2024, Kevin Spacey has a net worth of $120 million. According to Forbes, he was one of the richest actors in the world, before he lost half his wealth towards various settlements and millions of legal fee.
Spacey earned a salary of $1.5 million per episode for his role in The House of Cards, equalling Charlie Sheen’s record for Two and a Half Men.
Settlements
When actor Anthony Rapp was 14 years old, he alleged that Kevin Spacey made sexual advances to him. Rapp sued Spacey in 2020 under Child Victims Act. As it’s a serious offence, Kevin Spacey’s lawyers paid $17 million to Rapp and settled the matter outside the court.
15 other cases were filed against Spacey, including 3 people from the sets of House of Cards.Spacey settled all these cases by paying a total of $65 million in penalty to the victims.
Kevin Spacey’s Salary
| The Usual Suspects | $2 Million |
| Se7ven | $2.5 Million |
| American Beauty | $7 Million |
| Superman Returns | $9.3 Million |
| Margin Call | $1 Million |
| House of Cards | $1.5 Million per episode |
Jet Logs from the Epstein Island shows that Kevin Spacey has made a total of 18 visits to the place, highest by any other celebrity, such as Clint Eastwood.
Spacey is said to have an extraordinary memory. He can recite entire script of all his movies including the lines of other actors, in perfect sequence.
Kevin Spacey Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Net Worth | $120 Million |
| Salary | $1.5 million per episode |
| Annual Income | $18 Million |
| Film Salary | $10 million |
| Cash in Bank | $25 Million |
Who is Kevin Spacey?
Kevin Spacey Fowler was born on July 26, 1959, in South Orange, New Jersey, USA. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City for acting training, honing his craft in theater.
Breakthrough
His breakthrough film role came in 1995 when he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his enigmatic performance in “The Usual Suspects.”
Spacey achieved further acclaim, winning a second Academy Award, this time for Best Actor, for his role in the dark drama “American Beauty” in 1999. He became known for his versatility in film genres, taking on a wide range of characters, from the sinister to the comedic.
Other Roles
Kevin Spacey served as the artistic director of the Old Vic Theatre Company in London from 2004 to 2015, where he furthered his commitment to the stage. His tenure at the Old Vic was marked by successful productions and a dedication to supporting emerging talents in the theater.
Legal Troubles
In 2017, Spacey faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which significantly impacted his career and public image. These allegations led to Spacey’s withdrawal from the public eye, making him a central figure.
Our Final Take
Once considered the most sought after and richest hollywood actors, Kevin Spacey’s net worth took a serious hit and dropped by more than 60% since the legal cases.
Despite the setback, Spacey still owns tens of millions of wealth in Investments, which should give him enough revenue to lead a comfortable life.