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Born on 24th March 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Louie Perry Anderson is a renowned stand-up comedian, actor, author, and television host, most notably recognized for his stint as the host of the TV game show Family Feud.


Louie Anderson has a net worth estimated to be around
$10 Million

Louie Anderson’s Background

Born on 24th March 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Louie Perry Anderson is a renowned stand-up comedian, actor, author, and television host, most notably recognized for his stint as the host of the TV game show “Family Feud”.

Anderson’s net worth stands at over $10 million as of mid-2016, accumulated through his multifaceted career as a stand-up comedian, involvement in film and television, and successful book publications.

Louie Anderson’s Rise to Fame

With his career starting to gain momentum, Anderson’s breakout moment came when he won first place at the Midwest Comedy Competition in 1981, prompting comedian Henny Youngman to hire him as a writer. Subsequently, he made his national television debut as a stand-up comedian on “The Tonight Show” hosted by Johnny Carson in 1984. This marked the beginning of his illustrious career, during which he made guest appearances on popular shows such as “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, among others. His popularity with American audiences soon solidified, leading to a notable increase in his net worth.

Anderson’s appearances in movies such as “Coming to America” and “The Wrong Guys” in 1988 further augmented his career, followed by creating and producing the animated series “Life with Louie” in 1995, which earned him two Emmy Awards and three Humanitas Prizes. These successes significantly contributed to his net worth.

In 1999, Anderson began hosting the revamped version of the TV game show “Family Feud”, later appearing on “The Weakest Link” in 2001. His career continued to flourish as he ventured into stand-up comedy tours, television appearances, and even ventured into reality TV with the show “Splash” in 2013, solidifying his financial standing.

Beyond his comedy and acting pursuits, Anderson is also a successful author with three best-selling books to his name, as well as serving as the promotional spokesperson for Land O’Lakes Sweet Cream Butter since 2014.

Despite professional successes, Anderson’s personal life had its challenges; a brief marriage in 1985 ended in separation and divorce within a month. In the late 90s, he faced a blackmailing incident, preventing controversial news that could damage his career. However, he addressed the situation by involving the authorities, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.



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Full NameLouie Anderson
Net Worth$10 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 24, 1953
Place Of BirthMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height1.7 m
ProfessionStand-up comedian, actor, author, game show host
EducationSt. Paul’s Johnson Senior High School
NationalityAmerican
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LouieAnderson
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/louieanderson
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/louieanderson/?hl=en
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0004706
AwardsEmmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Humanitas Prizes
NominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2016)
Movies“Life with Louie” (1994-1998), “Coming to America”, “The Wrong Guys”,
TV Shows“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, “Comic Relief”, “Family Feud” (1999-2000), “The Louie Show” (1996), “The Louie Show”, “The Weakest Link”, “Louie Anderson: Big Baby Boomer” (2012), “Scrubs”, “Grace Under Fire”, “Touched…
TitleSalary
Family Feud (1999)$1,500,000
#Quote
1I hope I’m not on E! True Hollywood Story (1996) ’til I’m dead.
2[in 2002, commenting on the revised Family Feud (2002) with Richard Karn succeeding him as the host] My prediction is that the show’s off the air within a year.
3[on his immense weight] My first words were “Seconds, please”. Most kids in kindergarten napped on a little rug. I had a braided 9 x 12.
#Fact
1The Palace Station Hotel and Casino opened the Louie Anderson Theater where Louie performs 5 nights per week. [August 2010]
2In a 2002 episode of E! True Hollywood Story (1996), he stated that, after being chosen to host the 1999 revival of Family Feud (1999), he wanted the blessing of original host Richard Dawson. For that reason, the studio invited Dawson to make a guest appearance on the premiere episode and “pass the torch” to Anderson, but Dawson declined the invitation.

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