What is Devon Murray's net worth?
Devon Murray is an Irish actor who has a net worth of $100 thousand.
Devon Murray's acting career began in his childhood in Ireland, where he secured his first film role at age 10 in the drama "This Is My Father" (1998). He followed this with a supporting role in the acclaimed adaptation of "Angela's Ashes" (1999) and appeared in the television film "Yesterday's Children" (2000).
His breakthrough came when he was cast as Seamus Finnigan in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001). Murray went on to appear in all eight Harry Potter films over the next decade, making him one of the few actors to feature in every installment of the series. His portrayal of Seamus became known for providing comic relief through his character's tendency to accidentally cause explosions while attempting spells, particularly in the earlier films. As the series progressed, his character developed into a more serious role, becoming a member of Dumbledore's Army and participating in the Battle of Hogwarts in the final films.
Bonnie Wright and Devon Murray (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
The Harry Potter series represents the majority of Murray's professional acting work. Unlike some of his co-stars who continued to pursue acting careers after the series concluded in 2011, Murray largely stepped away from the entertainment industry. He has maintained connections to the Harry Potter franchise through occasional appearances at fan conventions and events.
Following his acting career, Murray has focused on other interests, particularly equestrianism. He has worked with horses and participated in competitive riding, though this has been more of a personal pursuit than a professional career.
Murray's post-Potter period has been marked by some public financial challenges. In 2016, he lost a highly publicized legal case against his former agent over unpaid commission fees, which resulted in him being ordered to pay substantial damages. He has been notably open about discussing these financial difficulties and the challenges of managing wealth acquired as a child actor.
Financial Problems
In 2016, Devon was sued by his former agent, who claimed he was owed roughly $300,000 in unpaid fees. The agent claimed that according to a representation agreement signed in 1998, he was owed 12.5% of all the income generated by Devon through his acting career. That eventually totaled around $1 million, the vast majority coming from his work in the "Harry Potter" franchise. As part of the lawsuit, Devon's mother claimed that all of his former fortune was gone, and he was left to subsist on roughly $1,000 per month in residual income from the film's royalties.
