In this article, we will delve into the details of Lisa Kudrow’s net worth. But first, who exactly is Lisa Kudrow?
Who is Lisa Kudrow?
Lisa Kudrow is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She gained mainstream recognition playing Phoebe Buffay on the NBC sitcom Friends, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award in 1998.
Kudrow’s first major leading roles included Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), Clockwatchers (1997) and Analyze This (1999). She also earned an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in 2015 for her performance on HBO’s The Comeback.
Early Life
Kudrow was born on July 30, 1963, in Encino, California. Her father, Lee, was a physician with a specialty in studying headaches, and her mother, Nedra, was a travel agent. The youngest of three children, she grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. As a teenager, Kudrow excelled at tennis and played on the varsity team at Taft High School in Los Angeles.
After earning a degree in biology from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, Kudrow returned to Los Angeles to work with her father and follow a career in research. Her brother’s childhood friend, comedian Jon Lovitz, encouraged Lisa to perform, and she tried to break into acting while continuing to work for her father as a medical researcher.
Eventually Kudrow became a member of the renowned Los Angeles improv comedy troupe The Groundlings. She honed her comedic skills there and with other improv groups, including Unexpected Company, alongside Conan O’Brien, and the Transformers Comedy Group.
Kudrow’s early foray into television comedies was marked by ups and downs. She unsuccessfully auditioned for Saturday Night Live in 1990, but did land the role of Ursula, the spacey waitress on the sitcom Mad About You in 1992. She then appeared on a few episodes of the Bob Newhart show Bob in 1993. However, after being cast that same year for the role of Roz in Frasier, she was replaced during the filming of the pilot episode by Peri Gilpin.
Career
Lisa Kudrow began her acting career when she first appeared as Kathy Fleisher in three episodes of the Bob Newhart sitcom ‘Bob’. Kudrow got the role of a lifetime in 1994 when she was cast as Phoebe on the worldwide famous sitcom ‘Friends’.
She earned several awards and accolades for her incredible performance and became very popular.
Her role in ‘Friends’ made her a much-recognized face in American television alongside Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry. During the late 1990s, she acted in movies such as ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ and ‘Clockwatchers’.
In 2002, Kudrow played the role of Laura Sobel in the mafia comedy film ‘Analyze That’. The movie also starred Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal who played the roles of mobster Paul Vitti and Ben Sobel.
A few years later Kudrow starred in the 2007 drama film ‘P.S I Love You’ which gained huge recognition. She followed it up with three movies ‘Hotel for Dogs’, ‘Powder Blue’ and ‘Paper Man’.
Kudrow was the executive producer for the American version of the UK series ‘Who Do You Think You Are’. Her own heritage was also traced which led to the knowledge that her grandmother died in the Holocaust.
Lisa Kudrow net worth and salary
As of February 2024, Lisa Kudrow’s net worth is estimated to be $130 Million.
Lisa Kudrow Friends Salary History
For the first season of Friends, each cast member earned $22,500 per episode. That works out to $540,000 for the first season. Their salaries were boosted to $40,000 per episode in the second season. That works out to $960,000 for the second season.
Ahead of the third season when their contracts were up, the cast banded together to negotiate as a group. They ended up with a deal that paid $75,000 per episode of season three ($1.875 million for the season), $85,000 for season 4 ($2.04 million), $100,000 for season 5 ($2.5 million) and $125,000 in season 6 ($3.125 million). Ahead of season 7 the cast negotiated for a massive raise.
They each ended up earning $750,000 per episode in seasons 7 and 8 ($18 million per season). For seasons 9 and 10, each cast member earned $1 million per episode. That works out to $24 million for season 9 and $18 million for season 10. If you total it all up, each cast member of Friends earned around $90 million in base salary alone from the show before backend bonuses and on-going royalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lisa Kudrow worth?
Lisa Kudrow’s net worth is estimated to be $130 Million.
How old is Lisa Kudrow?
Lisa Kudrow was born on July 30, 1963, and is currently 60 years old.
How tall is Lisa Kudrow?
Lisa Kudrow’s height is 1.73 m, which is equal to 5 ft 8 in.
Summary
Lisa Kudrow is an American actress who has a net worth of $130 million. Lisa is best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the decade-long sitcom “Friends.” Her portrayal of Phoebe from 1994 to 2004 earned her critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and cemented her status as a key figure in TV comedy.
Kudrow was also the co-creator, producer, and star of the HBO series “The Comeback,” which received critical acclaim for its satirical take on the television industry and for Kudrow’s performance as a fading TV star.
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