What Is Jamie Kennedy’s Net Worth?
Jamie Kennedy, a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, has a net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his sketch comedy, stand-up, and his role in the “Scream” trilogy (1996-2000) as Randy Meeks. Kennedy has appeared in, written, and produced numerous programs, including “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment” (2002-2004) and “Blowin’ Up” (2006-2007). With over 100 acting credits to his name, he has starred in films such as “Romeo + Juliet” (1996), “Bowfinger” (1999), and “Malibu’s Most Wanted” (2003), and television series such as “Ghost Whisperer” (2008-2010) and “Heartbeat” (2016). Kennedy has produced and starred in several stand-up comedy specials, including “Unwashed” (2006), “Uncomfortable” (2010), and “Stoopid Smart” (2020). He also released the rap/comedy album “Blowin’ Up” with Stu Stone in 2006 and published the autobiography “Wannabe: A Hollywood Experiment” in 2003.
Early Life and Career
Jamie Kennedy was born James Harvey Kennedy on May 25, 1970, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a Catholic household with mother Josie, father Bob, four older sisters, and an older brother.
Kennedy attended Monsignor Bonner High School and after graduating in 1988, he began working as an extra in Hollywood.
Jamie Kennedy’s Career Highlights
Despite starting with uncredited roles and struggling to book commercials, Jamie Kennedy found success in acting through his breakout performances in hits such as “Romeo + Juliet” and the “Scream” franchise. He also created and starred in his own show, “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment,” and has appeared in a variety of films and TV shows throughout his career.
Some of Kennedy’s notable film credits include “As Good as It Gets,” “Bowfinger,” “Three Kings,” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” He also lent his voice to animated projects such as “King of the Hill” and “Fanboy & Chum Chum.”
In addition to his acting work, Kennedy has produced documentaries and reality series, including “The Starlet,” “Living with Fran,” and “Blowin’ Up.” He currently hosts a podcast called “Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy.”
Jamie Kennedy’s Relationship and Health Issues
Jamie Kennedy began dating his “Ghost Whisperer” co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt in March 2009, but they ended their relationship a year later. Kennedy opened up about the difficulty of dealing with negative media attention, telling “People” magazine that “people weren’t rooting for a good relationship.”
In 2016, during an appearance on “The Doctors” to promote his show “Heartbeat,” Kennedy revealed that he was diagnosed with congenital heart block at age 10 and had a pacemaker inserted four years later.
Awards and Nominations
In 1998, Jamie Kennedy won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor – Horror for “Scream 2.” He also received an Eyegore Award in 2011 for his work in the “Scream” franchise. Kennedy was named Comedy Star of Tomorrow at the ShowEast Convention in 2004 and “Going to Pot” won the Best Documentary award at ITVFest in 2010. In 2021, he shared a Best Actor Supporting award with several of his “Roe v. Wade” castmates at Menchville Baptist Church’s Christian Film Festival. Kennedy received Teen Choice Award nominations for TV – Choice Personality in 2002 and Choice Movie Actor – Comedy for “Malibu’s Most Wanted” as well as Choice TV Personality and Choice Comedian in 2003. He and his “Romeo + Juliet” co-stars earned a Best Cast Ensemble nomination from the Awards Circuit Community Awards in 1996.
Jamie Kennedy’s Real Estate Transactions
In 1998, Jamie Kennedy bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the Hollywood Hills for $529,000. He sold it for $1.3 million in 2007. The same year, he purchased a 2,342 square foot home in Los Feliz for $2.15 million. In 2012, he put it on the market for $1.9 million. He relisted the three-bedroom home for $1.889 million in 2014.
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