What Is Eddie Griffin's Net Worth and Salary?
Eddie Griffin is an American comedian and actor who has a net worth of $4 million. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time, Eddie Griffin has become famous for discussing topics like African-American culture, politics, and sexuality in his routines. Outside of his stand-up career, Eddie has appeared in a wide range of film and television projects, including the well-known sitcom "Malcolm & Eddie" and the film "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo."
Ferrari Enzo Crash
While participating in a 2007 charity race to promote the movie "Redline," Griffin crashed a Ferrari Enzo at a race track. It has been reported that he accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake while going through a practice lap. Today a Ferrari Enzo would likely sell for $3-4 million.
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Early Life
Edward Griffin was born on July 15, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri. Raised by a single mother in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses, Eddie moved to Compton at the age of 16 to live with his cousins. While in Compton, he became a father and joined the U.S. Navy. After being discharged for marijuana use, he spent six months in prison for assault. After his release, he took a number of odd jobs to support himself, such as painting houses and dancing.
Griffin first became involved in comedy in 1989 during an open mic event. His first gig was a resounding success, and he simply told funny family stories. Over the next period, Griffin secured a number of gigs around L.A. and steadily built his reputation.
Film & Television
Eddie Griffin started his acting career with roles in films like "Brain Donors" and "Coneheads" during the early '90s. Another role came with "The Meteor Man" before a number of other minor roles. In 1998, he served as the comic relief in the science fiction film "Armageddon." The next year, he landed one of his most memorable roles in the film "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo."
During this period, Eddie also became famous for appearing in the sitcom "Malcolm & Eddie." This series ran from 1996 to 2000, and it won several awards. After the end of this series, Griffin continued his acting career with numerous additional film roles. In the early 2000s, he appeared in films like "Double Take," "The New Guy," and "Undercover Brother." In 2002, he also landed a voice acting role in the film "Pinocchio."
In 2003, Griffin followed up with the film "Scary Movie 3" before appearing in "Chappelle's Show." After a few more movie roles, Eddie reprised the role of Tiberius Jefferson "T.J." Hicks in "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo." Another notable film role came with the box office flop "Norbit," and towards the end of the 2010s, he booked roles in movies like "All About the Money," "A Star Is Born," and "The Comeback Trail." During the 2010s, Eddie also continued his voice acting career with roles in TV series such as "The Boondocks" and "Woke."
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Relationships
At the age of 16, Griffin married Carla, his first wife. They divorced in 1997. Eddie was married to his second wife, Rochelle, from 2002 to 2009. He wed Nia Rivers in 2011, and their marriage lasted six months. In 2017, Griffin married his fourth wife, Ko Lee.
