Alexander Armstrong Net Worth

What is Alexander Armstrong's net worth?

Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor, and television personality who has a net worth of $5 million.

Alexander Armstrong (born 1970) is a British comedian, actor, presenter and singer best known for hosting the BBC quiz show "Pointless" since 2009. He first gained prominence as one-half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller in the 1990s. He's established himself as one of Britain's most versatile broadcasters, combining quiz show hosting with acting, voice work, classical singing, and documentary presenting.

Pointless Salary

According to reports (cited by The Telegraph and The Independent), Armstrong earns up to £20,000 per episode of Pointless​. With Pointless airing five days a week on BBC One, this rate translates into a very substantial income. For example, a recent series of 55 episodes would yield around £1.1 million for Armstrong at that per-episode rate​. This makes Pointless by far his biggest BBC gig and a primary source of his earnings. In addition to the regular daytime show, Armstrong has also hosted Pointless Celebrities (the primetime celebrity edition) under the same format.

Early Career & Comedy

Armstrong studied at Cambridge University, where he joined the Footlights and met Ben Miller. After graduating, they formed their comedy partnership, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe before landing their sketch show "Armstrong and Miller" (1997-2001) on Channel 4, later moving to BBC One (2007-2010).

Television Career

"Pointless" transformed Armstrong into a household name. His partnership with Richard Osman created one of BBC's most successful quiz formats. He's hosted numerous other shows, including "Have I Got News For You" (as a regular guest host) and "Alexander Armstrong's Land of the Midnight Sun."

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Voice Work & Acting

He's voiced numerous animated characters, most notably Danger Mouse in the 2015 reboot. His acting credits include "Doctor Who," "Life Begins," and various comedic roles. He's particularly known for his voice work in children's television and advertising.

Music Career

Armstrong pursued his passion for classical music later in his career, releasing several albums including "A Year of Songs" (2015) and "Upon a Different Shore" (2016). He's performed with leading orchestras and achieved success in the classical charts.

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Personal Life

He lives in London with his wife Hannah Bronwen Snow and their four children. His background (educated at Durham School and Cambridge) and upper-class manner have become part of his public persona, often played for comedic effect in his performances.

Impact & Recognition

Armstrong has helped reshape British entertainment by successfully straddling multiple genres – from classical music to comedy, quiz shows to documentaries. His versatility and warm presenting style have made him one of Britain's most reliable and popular broadcasters.

Real Estate

In 2014, he and his family relocated from London to a country estate. Specifically, Armstrong moved from his home in North Kensington, West London to a 26-acre farm in Bledington, Gloucestershire (in the Cotswolds)​. He and his wife Hannah have lived on this large farm with their four children since 2014​. The farm offers a "simple life in the countryside" far from the TV studios, as media profiles have described it​. It's not publicly known how much Armstrong paid for the property, but given the size (26 acres of Cotswolds land) and its desirability, it's reasonable to assume it's worth a few million pounds at least. (For example, Armstrong's former London home – a three-bedroom flat in the Holland Park area – was reportedly put on the market around the time of his move for about £2.65 million, indicating the scale of his real-estate assets at that time.)

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