John Michael Higgins Net Worth
John Michael Higgins is an American actor known for his extraordinary acting talents and humorous one-liners. He has made an impressionful presence felt across movies and TV series alike.
He is also talented in music, having composed vocal arrangements for multiple projects. Thanks to his exceptional acting talent and admirable work ethic, he has amassed an impressive net worth.
Early Life and Education
Higgins was born and educated at Walter Johnson High School in Boston. At Amherst College he majored in theater, where he led an a capella group called Zumbyes. Later he made appearances both on-stage (Edgar Albee’s Tiny Alice) and Off-Broadway (Paul Rudnick’s Jeffrey).
He’s also a staple on television, appearing in series such as Ally McBeal, Brother’s Keeper, Seinfeld and Boston Legal; making guest appearances on Arrested Development as well as hosting his own comedy series called Great News for three years on NBC from 2017-2018 before voice-acting vain businessman Iknik Blackstone Varrick from Legend of Korra – as a regular on each one!
Higgins married Margaret Welsh in 2003 and together they have two children. Additionally, Higgins hosts America Says on Game Show Network which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2023.
Professional Career
John Michael Higgins has established himself in the entertainment industry with an impressive list of achievements. Thanks to his talent and charismatic persona, John Michael Higgins has amassed an ardent fan base that keeps audiences entertained both on-screen and off-screen.
He has appeared in popular films like Pitch Perfect and The Break-Up, and made an impressionful presence on television shows such as Ally McBeal, Brother’s Keeper, Boston Legal and Seinfeld where he played Elaine’s boyfriend Kurt while also voice acting attorney Wayne Jarvis five episodes of Arrested Development.
Since 2018, he has hosted America Says on Game Show Network and recently unveiled the new version of Split Second on that channel. Additionally, he has won various awards such as the BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award and received a Daytime Emmy nomination.
Achievement and Honors
John Michael Higgins has earned numerous awards and nominations over his long career. He has appeared in countless popular productions such as Fun with Dick and Jane, Pitch Perfect (and its sequels), The Break-Up and Almost Christmas as an actor or vocal arranger – even writing vocal arrangements for some of these movies himself!
He has also appeared in Happy Divorced and Great News television series and provided voice acting for characters including Judge Mentok in Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law; 2401 Penitent Tangent from Halo 2; and Mini-Max from Big Hero 6.
Higgins’ success as an actor has enabled him to amass considerable wealth. This was accomplished through wise stock investments, large property holdings, and lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics.
Personal Life
John Michael Higgins has been working in entertainment since 1988. He continues to contribute his talent across film, TV and animated projects such as Christopher Guest’s mockumentaries Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and Mascots as well as popular shows Ally McBeal, The Break-Up and Kath & Kim.
Higgins made his acting debut as Wayne Jarvis on Arrested Development and provided voices for several TV shows including Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law and Halo 2. Additionally, Higgins has performed on stage as a performer.
Higgins and Margaret Welsh have two children together: Maisie and Walter. The couple currently reside in Los Angeles.
Net Worth
Higgins’ success as both a theater instructor and Broadway productions actor has enabled him to amass an estimated net worth of around $5 Million, with major sources of income coming from television shows, movies and hosting game shows as well as voice-over work.
Higgins’ talent has earned him many accolades and awards, including the BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award and Daytime Emmy Award. He has appeared in films and television shows like Fun with Dick and Jane, Pitch Perfect (including its sequels), The Break-Up, Seinfeld as Elaine’s gay ex-partner Kurt as well as making directorial and theatrical stage debuts such as David Hare’s Stuff Happens American premiere and A. R. Gurney’s Big Bill both at Mark Taper Forum Los Angeles and Lincoln Center Theatre New York respectively.
