Roy Thinnes Net Worth
Roy Thinnes is an American film and television actor best known for his appearance as David Vincent on ABC’s 1967-68 TV series The Invaders as well as appearing as District Attorney Alfred Wentworth in Law & Order’s pilot episode.
He is an esteemed actor with many years of dedication and commitment to his craft, which have allowed him to amass an impressive net worth.
Early Life and Education
Roy Thinnes embodies all the characteristics that define an Arian; these skills help him excel at his craft while captivating audiences with his magnetic presence on screen.
Thinnes originally planned to pursue careers in medicine or football; however, after breaking his ankle during high school he decided to try acting instead. He gained his start by volunteering at his local radio station where he did everything from engineering to DJ shows and newscasts as well as dramatizations.
Thinnes first gained notice for his acting skills while performing on Search for Tomorrow; since then he has made numerous guest appearances on shows like Peter Gunn and Gunsmoke. Thinnes found fame after landing the role of Dr. Brewer on two seasons of General Hospital; this role proved monumentally successful, leading to even more acting gigs for him in subsequent seasons.
Professional Career
Thinnes began his radio station career as an engineer, performing tasks ranging from engineering to DJing shows and news broadcasts. Following this experience he served in the Army as a military policeman before moving to Los Angeles and starting acting.
He became best-known for his portrayal of David Vincent on ABC’s 1967-68 television series The Invaders and as Alfred Wentworth on Law & Order’s pilot episode. Additionally, he made his film debut in Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (also known as Doppelganger) released that same year.
He made guest appearances in Gunsmoke and The X Files as well.
Achievement and Honors
Thinnes has made significant contributions as both writer and director. He has written multiple books as well as appearing in movies; furthermore, his passion lies with music as an accomplished jazz pianist.
He became best-known for his breakout performance as the lonely hero David Vincent on the 1967-8 ABC series, The Invaders, which quickly became a cult classic. Vincent played an ordinary man who discovers an extraterrestrial invasion plotting its arrival and takes up a solo campaign against it.
Christopher Dylan Thinnes and Casey Thinnes are his children from two previous marriages and show his fiery Aries energy in each role he takes on. Over his long and successful career, Christopher continues to dazzle audiences with his talent and timeless charm, continuing to delight audiences regardless of age or his chronological progress.
Personal Life
Thinnes has an interesting personal life outside his acting career as well, having been married three times and raising children from each relationship. Additionally, his wise financial choices have allowed him to maintain a stable net worth over time.
Thinnes made his first screen appearances in 1979 miniseries From Here to Eternity as Captain Dana Holmes and later disaster films Airport 1975 and The Hindenburg where he played an unsympathetic SS captain. Alfred Hitchcock originally cast him in his 1976 film Family Plot as jeweler Arthur Adamson but after William Devane became available instead he fired Thinnes and reshot his scenes, prompting Thinnes to confront Hitchcock in a restaurant and demand an explanation – an explanation never given.
Thinnes was best known for his roles on Falcon Crest as Nick Hogan and in several episodes of Dark Shadows; in One Life to Live he took on two distinct roles from 1984-1985 and 1992-1995: Alex Crown (soon after appearing) and Sloan Carpenter.
Net Worth
Roy Thinnes has consistently earned a healthy living through acting. Additionally, he has wisely invested his funds and amassed assets that have appreciated over time. Outside his acting work alone, Roy also enjoys multiple sources of income such as endorsements and royalty deals.
He has made appearances in several television shows and movies, such as 1967-68 series The Invaders and 1969 film Journey to the Far Side of the Sun. Additionally, he made multiple Law and Order appearances, including both their pilot episode and first season episodes.
He has appeared twice on One Life to Live as two different roles; Alex Crown from 1984-1985 and General Sloan Carpenter (1992-1995).
