What Is Diedrich Bader’s Net Worth and Salary?

Actor and comedian Diedrich Bader has a net worth of $6 million. Bader is best known for his roles in “The Drew Carey Show”, “Veep”, and “American Housewife”. He has appeared in more than 220 acting credits, including films such as “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Napoleon Dynamite”.

Bader has also lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including “Ice Age”, “Tangled: Before Ever After”, and “BoJack Horseman”.

Early Life and Career of Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1966. His mother was a sculptor and his father was a diplomat who served as assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs. William was credited with helping uncover lies that escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Diedrich’s great-grandfather was the mayor of Atlantic City from 1920 until 1927. Bader studied drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts after attending Groveton High School and T.C. Williams High School.

Diedrich Bader’s Career Highlights

Diedrich Bader made his television debut in the late ’80s, appearing in various TV movies and guest-starring on popular shows like “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Quantum Leap,” and “Frasier.” In 1993, he starred as Jethro Bodine / Jethrine Bodine in his first feature film, “The Beverly Hillbillies.”

From 1995 to 2004, Bader played Oswald Lee Harvey on the ABC sitcom “The Drew Carey Show,” while also appearing in films like “Office Space,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” and “Napoleon Dynamite.” He later appeared in TV shows like “Monk,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Bones,” and films like “Balls of Fury” and “Meet the Spartans.”

Bader had recurring roles on shows like “Outsourced” and “The Exes” before starring in the ABC sitcom “American Housewife” from 2016 to 2021 and having a recurring role on FX’s “Better Things” from 2016 to 2022. He also voiced Batman on the DC Universe/HBO Max series “Harley Quinn” since 2019.

Diedrich Bader on Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease

Diedrich married actress Dulcy Rogers on May 25, 1997, and they have two children. Bader’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2013 and died three years later. Bader encourages people to use the “Yes, and” principle of improv to connect with those who are living with Alzheimer’s. He shared a beautiful moment he had with his father near the end of his life.

“He turned to me and goes, ‘You need to shave.’ I said, ‘Yeah, I just haven’t gotten around to it.’ He said, ‘I should probably teach you.’ Both of our beards were gray, and he taught me how to shave again. It was really beautiful.” Bader added, “If I hadn’t had ‘Yes, and’ in my head, I would’ve said, ‘You know, I’m 50, I know how to shave.’ I was grateful for that. It was a lovely moment.”

Behind the Voice Actors Awards and Other Nominations

Bader has been nominated for multiple Behind the Voice Actors Awards, including Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short for “JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time” and Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short for “Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy.” He also received nominations for Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short for “Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon,” Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series for “Milo Murphy’s Law,” and Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series for “Justice League Action.” Bader was also nominated for an Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Television Production for “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.” Additionally, the “Veep” cast, of which Bader was a member, earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy in 2016.

Bader’s Townhouse in Hancock Park

In 1996, Bader purchased a townhouse in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles for $535,000. The property boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and measures nearly 2,300 square feet.

In 2017, Bader decided to list the property for rent, asking $4,900 per month.

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