Kevin Connolly Net Worth

What Is Kevin Connolly's Net Worth and Salary?

Kevin Connolly is an American actor and director who has a net worth of $15 million. Kevin Connolly best known for his role as Eric Murphy in the HBO series "Entourage" (2004-2011). He began his acting career as a child, appearing in films such as "Rocky V" (1990) and "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1993). Connolly gained further recognition for his roles in movies like "John Q" (2002) and "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009).

In addition to his work on "Entourage," Connolly has appeared in various television shows, including "Friends," "First Years," and "Pitch." He also reprised his role as Eric Murphy in the "Entourage" film (2015).

Connolly has ventured into directing, making his directorial debut with the film "Dear Eleanor" (2016) and later directing the television movie "The Wright Girls" (2017) and the feature film "Gotti" (2018). He has also directed episodes of popular TV series such as "Snatch" and "Entourage."

Kevin Connolly Entourage Salary

How much did Kevin Connolly make per episode of "Entourage"? At his peak, Connolly earned $200,000 per episode. During his eight seasons on "Entourage," Kevin earned a total of $12 million for his lead role on the series. He then earned $2 million to appear in the 2015 "Entourage" movie, bringing his total "Entourage" earnings to $14 million.

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Early Life

Kevin Connolly was born on March 5, 1974, in Patchogue, New York. He was raised in Medford, New York, on Long Island, the son of Eileen Connolly, an Irish immigrant. He has an older brother, Tim, who works as a police detective in Suffolk County, New York. In 1992, Kevin graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School, where he was crowned Homecoming King in 1991 and voted "Most Likely to Be Famous." However, his entertainment career began long before that.

Acting Career

Kevin Connolly began his career in entertainment at the age of six, appearing in commercials, including a memorable Chips Ahoy! campaign with the tagline "Betcha bite a chip." He transitioned to film in 1990 with a small role as Chickie in "Rocky V." Over the next few years, he steadily worked in both film and television, landing a role as Shaun Kelly in the 1992 drama "Alan & Naomi" and co-starring with Tobey Maguire in the short-lived Fox sitcom "Great Scott!" That performance earned him a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Actor Co-starring in a TV Series.

In the mid-1990s, Connolly continued building his resume with guest spots on shows like "ER," "Wings," and "Getting By," and a supporting role in the 1993 feature film adaptation of "The Beverly Hillbillies," playing Dabney Coleman's son. In 1995, he starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in the indie film "Don's Plum."

Later that same year, Connolly landed a breakout role as Ryan Malloy, opposite Nikki Cox, on the WB sitcom "Unhappily Ever After," which ran from 1995 to 1999. His work on the show elevated his visibility, and during its fourth season, he made his directorial debut by helming six episodes.

Connolly's most iconic role came in 2004, when he was cast as Eric "E" Murphy on the HBO comedy series "Entourage." As the loyal best friend and manager of rising movie star Vincent Chase, Connolly portrayed E with a mix of sincerity, insecurity, and dry wit that made him a fan favorite. The show ran for eight seasons and 96 episodes, becoming one of HBO's signature hits of the 2000s. Connolly was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy and also directed two episodes of the series. He later reprised the role in the 2015 Entourage film.

Outside of his television work, Connolly has appeared in several high-profile films including "The Notebook," "Antwone Fisher," "John Q," "Secretariat," and the ensemble romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You." He continued to take on acting roles into the 2010s, including appearances in two episodes of "The Oath" in 2019 and a supporting role in the 2020 film "Chick Fight," where he played Dr. Roy.

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Directing Career

Connolly made his directorial debut while still starring on "Unhappily Ever After," directing six episodes during the show's fourth season. He went on to direct two episodes of "Entourage," gaining further experience behind the camera.

His feature film directorial debut came in 2007 with "Gardener of Eden," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. He followed that with the 2013 ESPN "30 for 30" documentary "Big Shot," which explored the rise and fall of New York Islanders owner John Spano. The film was screened at both the Tribeca and Hamptons International Film Festivals.

In 2016, Connolly directed the biographical crime drama "Gotti," starring John Travolta as mob boss John Gotti. Released in 2018, the film was widely panned by critics and holds a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Connolly received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Director for his work on the film.

Outside of film and television, Connolly also directed the 2008 music video for The Game and Ne-Yo's single "Camera Phone," showcasing his versatility across mediums.

Personal Life

In January 2021, it was announced that Connolly was expecting his first child with actress Zulay Henao. The couple welcomed a daughter, Kennedy Cruz, in June 2021. They became engaged in July 2025.

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