What is Robin Tunney’s Net Worth and Salary?

Robin Tunney, an American actress, has a net worth of $8 million. She is best known for her role as Special Agent Teresa Lisbon on the hit series “The Mentalist,” which she starred in for seven years and appeared in 151 episodes.

Tunney gained recognition in the mid-90s for her performances in cult films such as “Empire Records” and “The Craft.” She has since starred in numerous films, including “Niagara, Niagara,” “End of Days,” “Open Window,” “Hollywoodland,” and “Looking Glass.”

Furthermore, Tunney has had leading roles on several television series, including “Prison Break,” “The Mentalist,” and “The Fix.”

Early Life and Education

Robin Tunney was born on June 19, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to Cathy, a bartender, and Patrick, a car salesman. Her cousin is Chicago alderman Tom Tunney. She was raised in suburban Orland Park and attended Saint Ignatius College Prep and the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Tunney is of Irish Catholic descent.

Robin Tunney’s Acting Career

Robin Tunney made her film debut in 1992 in the comedy “Encino Man” and had a bigger role a few years later in the coming-of-age film “Empire Records.” She gained commercial success in the 1996 supernatural horror film “The Craft,” which gained a cult following over the years. Tunney won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her role in “Niagara, Niagara” in 1997. She went on to star in various films such as “Vertical Limit,” “Supernova,” “The Zodiac,” “Hollywoodland,” and “Horse Girl.”

Tunney’s other credits include “Investigating Sex,” “The Secret Lives of Dentists,” “Cherish,” “The In-Laws,” “Paparazzi,” “Runaway,” “Open Window,” “August,” “The Burning Plain,” “Passenger Side,” “See Girl Run,” “My All American,” “Looking Glass,” and “Monster Party.”

Robin Tunney’s Television Career

Robin Tunney made her debut on the small screen in 1992 with the made-for-TV movie “Perry Mason: The Case of Reckless Romeo.” She also appeared in “JFK: Reckless Youth” and had a main role on the CBS sitcom “Cutters.” Tunney appeared in an episode of “Law & Order” in 1994 and returned to television in 2003 for an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” She played the main role of Veronica Donovan on “Prison Break” for two seasons, and in 2008, she began playing FBI special agent Teresa Lisbon on “The Mentalist,” which she remained on for all seven seasons. Tunney also appeared on “Love” and “Insatiable” before starring as Maya Travis on “The Fix,” which was canceled after one season in 2019.

Robin Tunney’s Poker Career

Aside from acting, Robin Tunney is known for her involvement in the world of poker. She competed on the Bravo game show “Celebrity Poker Showdown” in 2006 and won her table, ultimately coming in second to Jason Alexander and earning $200,000 for her charity, the Children’s Health Fund. Tunney also competed in the World Series of Poker in 2006.

Personal Life

Robin Tunney married film producer and director Bob Gosse in 1997, but they divorced in 2006. She was engaged to film director Andrew Dominik from 2009 to 2010. On Christmas Day in 2012, Tunney became engaged to interior designer Nicky Marmet. They have two children together, a son named Oscar and a daughter named Colette.

Robin Tunney’s Real Estate Investments

Robin Tunney bought a home in Los Feliz neighborhood of LA in May 2003 for $780,000. She listed this home for sale in July 2015 for $1.4 million. In the same month, she purchased a home in Beverly Hills for $3.6 million, which is now valued at $5-6 million.

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