Howie Mandel Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Howie Mandel’s net worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $60 million, Howie Mandel is a Canadian-born actor, comedian, and television host. His rise to fame began with the 1980s television drama, “St. Elsewhere.” In recent years, he has gained fame as one of the judges on “America’s Got Talent” and as the host of both the American and Canadian versions of “Deal or No Deal.”

In the 1980s, he gained recognition as a stand-up comedian known for his lively and often unpredictable routines. His distinctive comedic style, which blended improvisation with audience interaction, quickly made him a sought-after performer on the comedy club circuit.

Mandel’s entry into television was marked by his role as Dr. Wayne Fiscus in the NBC drama “St. Elsewhere.” This role showcased his versatility as an actor, differing from his stand-up background. Following this, he continued to engage in both television and film, lending his voice to the beloved children’s cartoon “Bobby’s World,” which he not only created but also produced. The series was met with both critical and commercial success, running for multiple seasons.

Recently, however, he has been best known for hosting game shows. His charming and engaging presence on “Deal or No Deal” propelled him into household name status, garnering him significant acclaim while demonstrating his ability to connect with contestants and viewers alike.

Beyond his entertainment career, Mandel has been candid about his experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), leveraging his platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

AGT Salary

Howie Mandel’s compensation for his role on “America’s Got Talent” amounts to $70,000 per episode. Over a typical season of 24 episodes, this totals approximately $1.7 million annually.

Early Life

Born on November 29, 1955, in Toronto, Canada, Howard Michael Mandel grew up with a father who was a real estate agent and lighting manufacturer. As a child, he was known as the class clown, notorious for playing pranks on friends and family. His mischievous streak got him expelled from high school when he impersonated a school official to hire a construction company to add a building to his school. After high school, he ventured into carpet sales but began honing his stand-up comedy routine at Yuk Yuk’s, a comedy club in Toronto.

Career

Mandel’s career took off in September 1978 when he secured a week-long booking as a featured performer, labeled “wild and crazy, borderline psychotic.” During the late 1970s, a trip to Los Angeles allowed him to perform at the Comedy Store’s amateur night, subsequently earning him a regular spot at the esteemed venue. A producer from the syndicated comedy game show “Make Me Laugh” reached out to him…

After seeing one of Mandel’s performances, he was booked for various appearances on the show during 1979 and 1980. In the summer of 1979, a gig was arranged for him to open for David Letterman.

His career took off when he starred in the television drama “St. Elsewhere,” which began in 1982 and lasted for six years. While partaking in “St. Elsewhere,” Mandel continued his work as a comedian. His film work includes voicing Gizmo in “Gremlins” (1984) and its sequel in 1990. In November 1985, he landed a gig on “Late Night with David Letterman” and toured various cities with his stand-up act, known as the Watusi Tour. He also created and served as executive producer for “Bobby’s World” (1990–1998), an Emmy-nominated animated children’s series that aired for eight seasons on Fox before being syndicated.

During the 1990s, Mandel was involved in various projects, including guest appearances on television, participating in brief series, and featuring in cable comedy specials. In 1998, he launched his own syndicated talk show, “The Howie Mandel Show,” which unfortunately lasted only one season before cancellation.

Mandel is widely recognized for hosting the NBC game show “Deal or No Deal” from 2005 until 2019.

In 2009, he shared his experiences with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in his best-selling memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me.”

From 2010 onwards, Mandel took on the role of a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” He has also hosted the GSN Game Show Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 2011, he produced and hosted “Mobbed,” which utilized hidden cameras and flash mobs to tell various true stories; the show lasted for one season. He subsequently hosted “Deal with It,” a hidden-camera prank show that debuted in 2013 and ran for three seasons.

Over the years, Mandel has made numerous appearances in films, animated features, and television shows.

He is also famous for his hidden camera segments on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” In 2004, Comedy Central ranked him as number 82 on their list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.

In June 2020, he pressed his first-ever golden buzzer on “America’s Got Talent” for a spoken word artist named Brandon Leake. This golden buzzer allows judges and the host, Terry Crews, to send an act directly to the live performances, and Leake notably became the first spoken word poet to grace the “AGT” stage.

He began hosting “Canada’s Got Talent” and Netflix’s “Bullsh*t the Game Show” in 2022. The following year, in 2023, Howie participated in season nine of “The Masked Singer” as Rock Lobster and guest-starred on the game show “Game Changer.”

Personal Life

Terry and Howie tied the knot in 1980. They are parents to three children: daughters Jackie and Riley, and son Alex.

Mandel suffers from ADHD and mysophobia, which is an intense fear of germs, leading him to avoid shaking hands with others.

He is a distant relative of Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman.

On September 4, 2008, Mandel was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was later awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2009.

Real Estate

In 2018, a ranch-style home within the gates of the celebrity-laden Hidden Hills community in L.A.’s northwestern suburbs was acquired by Howie Mandel for $2.6 million. This single-story residence features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, along with a separate suite for guests or staff, all spread across just over 2,200 square feet. The home was sold with already completed and approved plans for a significantly larger residence nearing 10,000 square feet. Owned by Mandel and his wife through a family trust, the newly constructed three-story mansion sits on over an acre of land, likely serving as an investment property. This six-bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom estate boasts a custom kitchen, a yoga studio, a wine cellar, a movie theatre, and an indoor-outdoor lounge complete with a wet bar. The expansive yard features a large patio designed for living and dining, complemented by a pool, spa, and a sprawling lawn. In June 2020, Howie listed this mansion for $10.5 million, and by November 2020, it was sold for $9.5 million to NFL player Jalen Ramsey.

Mandel also possesses another property in Hidden Hills, an impressive custom-built mansion spanning nearly 13,000 square feet on land purchased for $650,000 back in 1999. As of December 2023, this residence was available for rent at $50,000 per month.

In addition, he holds another property in nearby Calabasas, acquired in late 2016 for $1.53 million. Furthermore, he owns three modern condos within the same complex located in Santa Monica, acquired through three separate transactions between late 2013 and mid-2016, collectively amounting to $4.8 million.

In 2013, he sold his property located on Point Dume in Malibu for $7 million.