Howie Mandel Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Salary? What is Howie Mandel’s net worth

Howie Mandel, a Canadian-born actor, comedian, and TV host, boasts a net worth of $60 million. Hailing from the 1980s television drama “St. Elsewhere,” Mandel gained initial fame. Presently, he serves as one of the judges on “America’s Got Talent” and hosts both American and Canadian editions of “Deal or No Deal,” the game show.

Originally recognized in the 1980s as a stand-up comedian, Mandel mesmerized audiences with his lively and unpredictable performances. His comedy style, blending improvisation and audience interaction, swiftly made him a standout on the comedy club scene.

Mandel’s television breakthrough occurred with the NBC series “St. Elsewhere,” where he portrayed Dr. Wayne Fiscus. This role demonstrated his versatility as an actor, distinct from his stand-up comedy persona. Subsequently, he delved into television and film, notably creating and producing the successful children’s cartoon “Bobby’s World,” where he also lent his voice. The show received both critical acclaim and commercial success throughout its several season run.

However, Mandel has garnered widespread recognition as a game show host in recent years. Hosting “Deal or No Deal,” he became a household name with his charismatic and engaging demeanor. His work on the show earned him praise and highlighted his ability to connect with contestants and viewers alike.

Besides his on-screen ventures, Mandel has been candid about his struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), utilizing his platform to raise awareness about mental health.

Salary

“America’s Got Talent” sees Howie Mandel earning $70,000 per episode. With a season consisting of 24 episodes, his yearly earnings amount to roughly $1.7 million.

Early Life

Birthed on November 29, 1955, in Toronto, Canada, Howard Michael Mandel found his origins. Mandel’s father’s professions included real estate and lighting manufacturing. Throughout his youth, Mandel exhibited a humorous nature, delighting in pranks on his peers and family. His high school expulsion stemmed from an elaborate prank to expand the school premises under the guise of a school official. Post-high school, he ventured into carpet sales before honing his stand-up routine at Toronto’s Yuk Yuk’s comedy club.

Career

Securing a featured act week-long gig in September 1978, Mandel was dubbed as “wild and crazy, borderline psychotic.” A foray to Los Angeles in the late 1970s led to a stand-up set at the renowned Comedy Store’s amateur night, propelling him to a regular performer role. Subsequent appearances on the syndicated comedy game show “Make Me Laugh” in 1979 and 1980 were facilitated by a producer noticing Mandel’s talent. In the summer of 1979, a noteworthy gig opening for David Letterman ensued.

Mandel’s prominence heightened during his six-year tenure on the TV drama “St. Elsewhere” commencing in 1982. Simultaneously pursuing comedy while on “St. Elsewhere,” he also ventured into the film realm, voicing the character GizmoHowie Mandel, known for his work in projects such as “Gremlins” in 1984 and its 1990 sequel, and his appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman” in November 1985 for his stand-up comedy act during the Watusi Tour, is the creator and executive producer of “Bobby’s World” (1990–1998), an Emmy-nominated children’s animated series that aired for eight seasons on Fox and later in syndication.

Throughout the 1990s, Mandel engaged in various projects, including guest-starring roles on television, short-lived series, and televised cable comedy specials. He hosted his talk show, “The Howie Mandel Show,” in 1998, which was canceled after one season.

Well-known for hosting NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” from 2005 to 2019, Mandel detailed his struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in his best-selling memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me,” in 2009.

Starting in 2010, Mandel served as a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” hosted the GSN Game Show Awards, and presented the Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 2011, Mandel became the executive producer and host of “Mobbed,” a show that utilized hidden cameras and flash mobs to explore real-life stories. Following that, he hosted the hidden-camera practical jokes show “Deal with It,” which aired from 2013 to three seasons.

Mandel has appeared in various films, animated features, and television shows. Additionally, he is known for his hidden camera sketches on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He ranked 82 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time in 2004.

In June 2020, Mandel issued his first golden buzzer on “America’s Got Talent” for a spoken word poet named Brandon Leake. Each judge, along with host Terry Crews, has one opportunity to press the golden buzzer and advance an act directly to the live performances. Leake was the first spoken word poet to feature on “AGT.”

In 2022, Mandel began hosting “Canada’s Got Talent” and Netflix’s “Bullsh*t the Game Show.” He competed as Rock Lobster in season nine of “The Masked Singer” in 2023 and appeared as a guest on the game show “Game Changer.”

Personal Life

Howie has been married to his wife Terry since 1980, and they have three children: daughters Jackie and Riley and son Alex.

Having ADHD and mysophobia (an irrational fear of germs), Howie avoids shaking hands with anyone. 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, followed by a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2009.

Real Estate

In 2018, Mandel purchased a $2.6 million ranch-style home in the Hidden Hills community in L.A.’s northwestern suburbs. The property comprises a single-story house with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a separate guest or staff suite with an extra bathroom, spanning just over 2,200 square feet. The property was sold with completed and approved building plans for…The massive new mansion spanning nearly 10,000 square feet is now owned by Mandel and his wife through a family trust, situated on a sprawling over an acre of land. This three-story home is likely part of their investment portfolio, offering six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half bathrooms, a custom kitchen, yoga studio, wine cellar, movie theatre, and an indoor-outdoor lounge with a wet bar. The outdoor area boasts a spacious patio with living and dining spaces, along with a pool, spa, and expansive lawn. Howie listed this property for $10.5 million in June 2020, eventually selling it for $9.5 million in November of the same year to NFL player Jalen Ramsey.

In addition to this mansion, Mandel also possesses another residence in Hidden Hills, a grand custom-built mansion stretching across almost 13,000 square feet on a plot of land he acquired in 1999 for $650,000. As of December 2023, he has put this grand mansion up for rent at $50,000 per month.

Furthermore, he also owns a property in Calabasas, purchased in late 2016 for $1.53 million, as well as three contemporary condominiums in the same Santa Monica complex, acquired in separate transactions between late 2013 and mid-2016 for a total of $4.8 million.

In 2013, Mandel sold his residence on Malibu’s Point Dume for $7 million.