Originally posted on October 22, 2020 @ 4:51 pm
Michael John Myers is a 57-year-old Comedian Actor, Producer, Director, and screenwriter. He is well-known for performing on Saturday Night Live and playing the voice role of Shrek.
His role in Saturday Night Live enabled him to receive a Primetime Emmy Award in 1989. Thanks to his talents and skills, Mike Myers was gifted a star in 2003 on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Moreover, he was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2013, he directed his first documentary, Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. Get to know more about Mike Myers as we discover his net worth.
Net worth and Income Source.
Being an actor, producer, and screenwriter for more than two decades is an achievement. Mike Myer’s net worth is estimated to be $200 million. In the animated movie Shrek, the film made $240 million in the box office.
For voicing Shrek 1, Mike was paid $3 million; for Shrek 2, he received $10 Million and $15 million for the third and fourth installments.
He was paid $3 million upfront for his role in Austin Powers: International Mystery. We now know that he received a fortune from the Austin Powers franchise.
Besides collecting his paychecks from his acting career, Mike also earned his salary from being a screenwriter, director, and producer.
House, Car, Property, Lifestyle.
In 2017, Mike purchased a penthouse worth $8 million in the SoHo neighborhood, New York. After thinking of listing the house for sale at $17 million, Mike Myers decided to take it off the market. He also has a mansion in Beverly Hills, which is valued at $2.4 million.
Mike also owns an estate in Colchester, Vermont, which he bought at $1.7 million. He currently resides in New York City, where he purchased a Tribeca Condo worth $15 million.
According to various rumors, he also has a complex-sized Condo in New York, which is Paparazzi proof. His NYC Condo is 4241 square feet and worth $14.7 million.
Career Highlights.
After finishing high school, Mike Myers was accepted into “The Second City,” a Canadian Touring company. In 1985, after moving to the UK, Mike became one of the co-founders of “The Comedy Store Players” the following year, Myers started starring in a UK Kid’s series, Wide Awake Club.
In 1992, he had his first role in the film Wayne’s World. Besides being an actor in the movie, he also helped in writing the movie. In 1997, he acted, wrote, and produced the movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
Mike Myers continued receiving various roles in films and TV shows. His last appearance was on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where he only appeared in two episodes. Below is a list of some awards that Mike Myers received over the years:
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program-1989.
- MTV Award for Best On-Screen Duo-1992.
- Hollywood Film Award for Documentary of the Year-2014.