
Howie Mandel is a Canadian comedian, television personality, actor, and producer who has an estimated net worth of US$60 million as of July 2023. The name Howie Mandel needs no introduction in the entertainment industry. His career spans decades and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all even this present time.
Who is Howie Mandel?
Born Howard Michael Mandel on November 29, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 67 years currently. He was raised in Willowdale area of Toronto, Ontario by his lighting manufacturer and real estate agent father. He is Jewish and of Romanian and Polish ancestry.
Howie attended Willi am Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate institute where he was expelled for impersonating a school official and hiring a construction company to build an addition to the school.
In September 1978, Mandel booked a week-long gig as a featured act. He was billed as “wild and crazy, borderline psychotic.” In the late 1970s, he took a trip to Los Angeles and was able to do a standup set at the Comedy Store’s amateur night that landed him a job as a regular performer at the world-famous comedy store.
A producer for the syndicated comedy game show “Make Me Laugh” saw one of Mandel’s sets and booked him for several appearances on the show in 1979 and 1980. During the summer of 1979, he booked a gig to open for David Letterman.
Mandel’s fame was aided by his six-year run on the television drama “St. Elsewhere” starting in 1982. While appearing on “St. Elsewhere,” he continued to work as a comedian. He also did work in film, including voicing Gizmo in 1984’s “Gremlins” as well as its 1990 sequel.
He booked a gig on “Late Night with David Letterman” in November 1985. He performed his stand-up comedy act in several cities (the Watusi Tour).
He is the creator and executive producer of”Bobby’s World” (1990–1998), an Emmy-nominated children’s animated series which ran for eight seasons on Fox and was later syndicated.
Throughout the 1990s, Mandel worked on a variety of projects including guest-starring roles on television, short-lived series, and televised cable comedy specials. In 1998, he hosted his own syndicated talk show, “The Howie Mandel Show,” which was canceled after one season.
He is well known for being the host of the NBC game show “Deal or No Deal” from 2005 to 2010.
In 2009, he detailed his struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disease and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in his best-selling memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me.”
Starting in 2010 Mandel became a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” He has hosted the GSN Game Show Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2011, Mandel became the executive producer and host of “Mobbed,” which used hidden cameras and flash mobs to explore different true-life stories. “Mobbed ran for one season.”
He then hosted the hidden-camera practical jokes show “Deal with It,” which premiered in 2013 and ran for three seasons.
Howie married his wife Terry in 1980. Together they have three children: daughters Jackie and Riley, and son Alex.
How many houses and cars does Howie Mandel have?
Howie Mandel owns a number of houses and properties including a US$10 million Hidden Hills mansion. He also has a fair share of luxurious cars which includes a Range Rover.
How much does Howie Mandel make per year?
Annually, Mandel makes US$1.5 million from America’s Got Talent alone. He receives US$70,000 for every episode for the reality show.
What investments does Howie Mandel have?
Mandel has made investments in real estate by allocating some of his wealth toward purchasing primary residences and investment properties.
How many Endorsement deals does Howie Mandel have?
The comedian has endorsement deals with Xfinity and buy.com.
How many Philanthropy works has Howie Mandel supported?
Howie Mandel started his charitable foundation called Breakout the Masks, which helps provide personal protective equipment to healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, he’s been involved in Bell’s Let’s Talk Day initiatives to help people struggling with mental health issues. Others are A Place Called Home, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Race to Erase MS, and many others.
How many businesses does Howie Mandel own?
Aside working actively in the comedy space for so long a time, he’s made strides in other business ventures as well. Mandel founded his own production company called Alevy Productions. His production house has produced several television shows including Howie Do It and Deal With It.
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