Kevin Spacey is currently one of the most successful Hollywood actors, known especially for his role in the American political TV series House of Cards. Apart from his acting career, he is also a film and theater director, television producer and screenwriter. His trademark is impersonating enigmatic and dark, complex characters, which brought him not only public attention but also critical acclaim and, naturally, million of dollars. Kevin Spacey net worth, Academy Awards and Oscar trophies are proof of both his hitting success and great talent. With a fortune valued at $80 million, Spacey leads People with Money’s list of 100 highest paid actors released on June 30, 2015.

Kevin Spacey Net Worth: $80 million

As recorded by Forbes, Kevin Spacey net worth is currently estimated to $80 million, which makes him one of the richest Hollywood celebrities. In 2014, he ranked number 74 in Forbes’ list of 100 highest paid celebrities. Last year they valued his annual income at $16 million. With a new salary negotiated at no less than $500,000 per each episode of House of Cards, his fortune seems to grow bigger and bigger.

Not only that Spacey is one of the top paid American actors, but he is also considered one of the hottest actors alive. He appeared in the Rolling Stones’ “Hot” issue twice, in 1988 and 1995 as “Hot Character”, and is said to be voted again as the sexiest actor of 2018 by Glamour Magazine.

Kevin Spacey: Bio and Career Development

Born on the 26^th of July, 1959, in New Jersey, USA, Spacey has Swedish and English family roots. Both enigmatic and talented, he discovered his passion for acting at an early age. However, the first steps made on a stage were in high school, when he played Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music and found a great pleasure in watching revival movies at the NuArt Theatre with his mates. His celebrity impersonations for an amateur comedy club are also part of his first performances.

Spacey started his acting career on stage in the 1980s as a messenger in New York Shakespeare production of Henry VI. His Broadway debut soon followed by playing in Ibsen’s Ghosts. During those years, he was highly influenced by Jack Lemmon who saw in him a versatile and gifted performer. But his interest eventually turned to film, although he continued to play for theatre. At the beginning of the 1990s he even earned a Tony Award for his portrayal of Uncle Louie in Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers.

His proper career in the movie industry started with a small part in Heartburn (1986) and continued with modest roles until he got to play the villain on the TV series Wiseguy in 1987. After a few quite minor parts, he rocked with his famous performance in The Usual Suspects (1995), when portraying the creepy character Verbal Kint. This role brought him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and attracted another complex part, his role in David Fincher’s film Se7en the same year.

After his successful appearances as an actor, in 1996, Kevin Spacey made his debut as a director with a drama – Albino Alligator. After just one year, he returned to acting and was highly praised by critics for his performance is L.A. Confidential as detective Jack Vincennes.

By the end of the 1990s, Kevin Spacey was more than well-seen among Hollywood actors. Not only that American Beauty (1999) catapulted him at the center of public attention, but he also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His performance in this black satire made him notorious, and also earned him an Oscar for Best Actor.

Kevin Spacey’s career development shows a skilled and extremely versatile performer, able to play complex supporting roles as well as headliners. Also, in 2003 he returns to his first passion, the theatre, being appointed artistic director of the famous Old Vic Theatre in London. For more than a decade he performed on stage and directed plays. Some of these failed to be successful, some were hits, but they are all part of this artist’s complex career.

In 2013 Kevin Spacey returns to the screen, taking a lead role in the political drama House of Cards as Frank Underwood. The Netflix series’ first season was well received with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 2014 he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama, after being nominated for the same award one year before.

Apart from bringing the actor in the limelight again, House of Cards boosted Kevin Spacey net worth with quite a few million of dollars.

As regards his private life, Spacey is known to be quite secretive. He is part of those Hollywood celebrities that play their cards close to their chest. The more successful he becomes, the more discreet he is. ‘Success is like death, he says. The more successful you become, the higher the houses in the hills get and the higher the fences get.’

Kevin Spacey Net Worth Over Time

The actor-director’s earnings grew tremendously after receiving his House of Cards leading role. With a newly negotiated salary of $500,000 for each episode of this political thriller hit, Kevin Spacey net worth is now estimated to $80 million in combined earnings. His salary is predicted to reach $1 million for the next season.

According to imdb.com, the actor’s salary for The Negotiator (1998) was no less than $4,500,000. However, the source of his wealth is not entirely due to his career in the glam industry. Part of his fortune is based on stock investments and highly valuable properties. He is known to own several restaurants and a football team, and apart from all these, he launched his own vodka brand, perfume and fashion line.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kevin Spacey Fowler
Date and Place of Birth	July 26, 1959, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Residence	London, United Kingdom
Kevin Spacey Net Worth	$80 million
Source of Wealth	Film Industry Stock Investments
Known for	The Usual Suspects Se7en L.A. Confidential American Beauty House of Cards
Important Awards	Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorAcademy Award for Best ActorOscar for Best Supporting ActorOscar for Best Actor
Marital Status	Single
Properties and Assets	Property in South OrangeHouse in Boston Restaurant chain in Washington

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