What Is Jody Hill's Net Worth?
Jody Hill is an American screenwriter and director who has a net worth of $10 million. Jody Hill first gained recognition after writing, directing, and starring in the 2006 independent film "The Foot Fist Way" with fellow comedian Danny McBride. The film was based on his experiences as a Taekwondo instructor and black belt. Jody gained even wider recognition as the writer and director of the successful independent film "Observe and Report." The film, which starred Seth Rogen, was released in 2009. That same year, he co-created and began producing and starring in the series, "Eastbound and Down." Jody and Danny McBride would go on to create "Vice Principals" and "The Righteous Gemstones."
Early Life
Jody Hill was born on October 15, 1976, in Concord, North Carolina. He attended high school there and then enrolled at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He went to school with future collaborators Ben Best and Danny McBride.
Career
In 2006, Hill made his first film, "The Foot Fist Way." The film was seen by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, and the two bought the distributing rights to the film. Jody was later invited to the set of "Knocked Up." There, he met his future collaborator, Seth Rogan. Hill was asked to make a cameo appearance with his writing partner, Ben Best, in Rogan's next film. The film was called "Superbad" and Hill played the role of Tut Long John Silver. Hill later cast Rogan as the leading man in his film "Observe and Report." Hill had specifically written the role with Rogan in mind. The film opened in the fourth spot at the box office.
In 2009, Jody worked with the musical group The Avett Brothers and directed the music video for their song "Slight Figure of Speech." The next year, he directed the parody music video "Swagger Wagon" as part of Saatchi & Saatchi's campaign for the Sienna SE minivan from Toyota. The same year, he also co-created the HBO show "Eastbound & Down" with Danny McBride. He acted as the executive producer and directed 16 episodes of the show. The show starred McBride as a fallen-from-grace former baseball player somewhat reminiscent of John Rocker and Katy Mixon as his love interest. McBride and Hill met while in college. The show concluded its fourth season in 2013.
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Hill worked again with McBride on his next film, "L.A.P.I." For this film, Jody did not direct but rather worked as a writer. It was also the first film produced by Rough House Pictures, the production company created by Hill, McBride, and David Gordon Green. In 2014, Hill and McBride again collaborated by creating the comedy series "Vice Principals" for HBO. The show starred McBride and premiered in July 2016. It was renewed for a second season, which concluded in November 2017.
Jody then began working on a new show, "The Righteous Gemstones." The series was created by McBride, who also stars on the show. Hill works as an executive producer on the show and has directed a number of episodes. Additionally, he has played the character of Levi. The series follows a famous and dysfunctional family of televangelists and premiered on HBO in August 2019. The show has received positive reviews, and in 2023, it was renewed for its fourth season.
Personal Life
Hill was in a long-term relationship with actress Collette Wolfe, who appeared in his films "The Foot Fist Way" and "Observe and Report." The couple married in Cabo San Lucas in 2012, but they later divorced. Jody enjoys taekwondo and has a third degree black belt in the sport.
