What is Kevin Nealon’s Net Worth and Salary?

Kevin Nealon, an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer, has a net worth of $12 million. He made his network TV debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1984 and spent nine seasons on “Saturday Night Live.” Nealon has acted in over 90 productions, including Adam Sandler films and TV series such as “Weeds,” “Glenn Martin, DDS,” and “Man with a Plan.” He has also produced comedy specials, web series, and published a book titled “Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me?” Nealon wrote for “Saturday Night Live” from 1986 to 1987.

Early Life and Education

Kevin Nealon was born on November 18, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in a Catholic household with four siblings and his parents, Kathleen and Emmett. The family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut when Kevin was a few months old, then to Germany when he was six years old. He attended St. Joseph High School in Connecticut and later earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Sacred Heart University. Nealon also played on the football team at Fairfield University and started playing guitar at parties when he was 13. He became interested in comedy in high school and began telling personalized jokes by comedians like Rodney Dangerfield at parties, eventually becoming known as the party entertainer.

Kevin Nealon’s Career Highlights

– Moved to San Diego in 1977 and honed his craft while bartending at the Improv comedy club.

– Appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1984 and became a regular on the show as well as “Late Night with David Letterman.”

– Made his acting debut in a 1985 episode of “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”

– Joined “Saturday Night Live” in 1986 and stayed on the show for nine seasons, serving as a “Weekend Update” anchorman from 1991 to 1994 and playing recurring characters such as Mr. Subliminal and Franz of Hans and Franz.

– Appeared in films such as “Roxanne” (1987), “All I Want for Christmas” (1991), and the “SNL” spin-off movie “Coneheads” (1993).

– Guest-starred on three episodes of “The Larry Sanders Show” between 1993 and 1996.

– Starred as Ted Hiller on ABC’s “Hiller and Diller” from 1997 to 1998.

– Appeared in films such as “The Wedding Singer” (1998), “Kill the Man” (1999), and “Little Nicky” (2000).

– Played Doug Wilson on Showtime’s “Weeds” from 2005 to 2012.

– Voiced the title role on the Nick at Nite stop-motion animated series “Glenn Martin, DDS” from 2009 to 2011.

– Appeared in films such as “Just Go with It” (2011), “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star” (2011), and “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (2016).

– Cast as Don Burns on the CBS sitcom “Man with a Plan” from 2016 to 2020.

– Competed on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” in 2021 and won more than $47,000 for the Nashville charitable organization The Store.

– Has done voice acting in numerous projects, including “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist” (1996), “Crank Yankers” (2003; 2019-2020), and “Family Guy” (2020).

– Shares his paintings and sketches on Instagram under the handle @kevinnealonartwork.

Personal Life and Controversies

Kevin Nealon was in a relationship with fellow “Saturday Night Live” cast member Jan Hooks when they were hired in 1986, but their relationship ended after the show’s first season. Nealon married model/stuntwoman Linda Dupree in 1989, but they divorced in 2002. He then wed actress Susan Yeagley in 2005, and they have a son named Gable.

Nealon became a vegan in 1989 and has been a supporter of several animal welfare organizations, including PETA, Farm Sanctuary, and the Washington Wildlife Alliance. He has also been a victim of illegal wiretapping by private investigator Anthony Pellicano, who was convicted of the crime in 2008. Nealon may have also been targeted for wiretapping by investigators working for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus due to his support of animal rights groups.

In 2021, Nealon’s home was robbed while he and his wife were out of town. The thieves stole more than $100,000 worth of jewelry and other belongings, including a necklace that held some of Garry Shandling’s ashes. Nealon joked about the situation on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

Notable Awards and Nominations

In 1987, Nealon and his fellow “Saturday Night Live” writers were nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program. For his work on “Weeds,” Nealon received a nomination for Outstanding Actor – Comedy Series at the 2007 Monte-Carlo TV Festival. The cast of “Weeds” also received Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2007 and 2009.

Kevin and Susan Sell Pacific Palisades Home

In August 2019, Kevin and Susan purchased a 5,444 square foot home in L.A.’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood for $4.35 million. They recently put the home on the market for just under $5 million in June 2021.

Previously, the couple owned another Pacific Palisades home, which they bought for $3.45 million in 2010 and sold for $4.85 million in July 2019.

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