Jordan Peele's Net Worth
Jordan Peele's Net Worth
Updated on November 10, 2022 14:38 PM by Michael Davis
About Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele is an American comedian, lyricist, screenwriter, and film producer with a whopping net worth of $ 50 million.
Jordan became popular through Comedy Central's Sketch "Key and Peele" it aired 53 episodes and had over five seasons from 2012-2015.
Post which Jordan shifted his career as a director. His directing grew when his 2017 movie "Get Out" made $255 at the box office.
The Early life of Jordan Peele
Jordan was born on February 21, 1979, in NY. He lived in the West End of New York. Jordan graduated from Calhoun School. He went to Sarah Lawrence College; however, he dropped out.
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The Career beginning
Jordan started as an Improv at Boom Chicago and Second City in Chicago. In his 20's, he also hosted Comedy Weekend on MTV.
Jordan was also the cast of a successful show MADtv in 2003. On the show, Jordan worked with Keegan-Michael Key.
Jordan created many popular characters on the show and gained popularity for portraying famous characters like James Brown, Ja Rule, and Barach Obama.
He was nominated for Emmys for his song Sad Fitty Cent
Jordan co-starred in "The Station" and had various recurring roles in "Children's Hospital."
Later in 2013, Jordan and Keegan-Michael Key started their show, "Key and Peele", with 53 episodes and five seasons. The show ended in 2015 and won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
In 2016 Jordan and Keegan acted and co-produced "Keanu" While Jordan's directional debut happened with his movie "Get Out" in 2017. Jordan wrote the script and produced the movie with a budget of $4.5Million. The movie was a huge success, and Jordan became the first black director to earn more than $100Million in his first debut at the box office. The movie made $255million worldwide. Get Out was nominated for three categories, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, at the 2018 Academy Awards. Jordan also won Oscar for "Get Out" in the category of Best Original Screenplay.
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"BlacKkKlansman", another movie producer by Jordan, was nominated for Academy Awards. His 2019 "Us" was made under $ 20 million but earned a whopping $255 million at the box office.
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The Great Universal Deal
Jordan signed a deal with Universal Pictures on October 1, 2019, which kept his production company at the studio for five years.
The deal is quite strong and can be a nine-figure deal on paper with $300-$400 million. Not like other deals, Jordan's money is not paid directly. It depends on various factors like the milestones such as large base or large bonus capacity.
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Personal life of Jordan Peele
Jordan dated his colleague Chelsea Peretti in 2013. They got engaged in 2015, married in 2016, and welcomed their child in 2017.
Assets owned by Jordan
Jordan and Chelsea purchased a house for $2.275 million in LA.
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Awards and Achievement
Academy Awards, USA
Oscar [Nominee] (2019)-Best Motion Picture of the Year
BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Oscar Winner 2018-Best Original Screenplay
Get Out (2017)-Oscar [Nominee] (2018)
Best Motion Picture of the Year- Get Out (2017)
Oscar [Nominee] (2018)-Best Achievement in Directing
Get Out (2017)
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy [Nominee]- Outstanding Drama Series-Lovecraft Country (2020)
Primetime Emmy [Winner] (2016)
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series-Key and Peele
Primetime Emmy [Nominee] (2016)
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series-Key and Peele
Jordan has also been nominated and won other awards like BAFTA, AACTA International Awards, Altlanta Film Critics, and others.
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Social Media handle
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FAQ's
Q: What is the Net worth of Jordan Peele?
A: Jordan Peele's Net Worth is approx $ 50 million.
Q: How many children does Jordan Peele have?
A: Jordan Peele has one son named Beaumont Peele.
Q: Which Movies did Jordan Peele appear in?
A: Jordan Peele appeared in US, Wendell & Wild, Candyman, and Keanu.
Q: What is the name of Jordan Peele's wife?
A: Chelsea Peretti is the wife of Jordan Peele.
Q: What is the weight of Jordan Peele?
A: Jordan Peele weighs around 75kgs.