Jeff Dunham’s Net Worth!

Name:                              Jeffrey Douglas Dunham

Nick Name:                      Jeff Dunham

Date of Birth:                    April 18, 1962

Age:                                   60

Height:                              183 cm

Profession:                       Ventriloquist, Comedian, and actor.

Nationality:                        American

Net Worth:                        $140 million

Dunham is a Ventriloquist and an actor who appeared in many television series. He is an actor known for his recurring characters like Walter and Peanut. His estimated net Worth is about $140 million. 

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Early Life!

Dunham was born in Dallas, Texas. He was adopted at three months old by real estate appraiser Howard Dunham and his wife Joyce, a homemaker. In 1970, he began ventriloquism at eight. For Christmas, his parents gave him a Mortimer Snerd dummy and accompanied the how-to album. He wanted to be the best Ventriloquist, and he started practicing in front of a mirror, studying the routines of Edgar Bergen. As a child, he enjoyed being alone. Dunham graduated from Richardson High School. He got enrolled at Baylor University, where he studied communications. 

Career!

As a teenager, Dunham began his career performing for audiences. 

In middle school, Dunham performed for banquets attended by local celebrities such as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach where he developed his style of lampooning using puppets. 

In 1980, after graduating from high school, he achieved a career goal of obtaining a bright appearance on The Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson, within ten years. 

Dunham attends Baylor University, hoping to graduate with a degree in the field of communication. He spends his weekends doing more than 100 private shows a year, entertaining customers such as General Electric, whose CEO Jack Welch mocked during his routine. 

In 1985, he caught a break and asked to join the Broadway how Sugar babies are with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller replacing an outgoing variety act. 

In 1986, after graduating from Baylor University, Dunham continued his act in comedy clubs in the Southwest with new exciting characters. 

By the end of 1988, his career had gone so far as it could go in Texas. He moved to Los Angeles, California. 

In 2003, he made his first solo appearance on the Comedy Central TV network, on the show 'Comedy Central Presents' in a half-hour piece. 

Dunham decided to produce his comedy DVD, and with his finances, he produced his comedy DVD 'Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself. 

In 2006, Comedy Central aired his comedy, and it turned out to be a huge success, attracting more than two million viewers. 

His next success was 'Spark of Insanity, which was released the next year. It attracted more than 140 million hits on YouTube. 

In 2008, he released 'A Very Special Christmas Special', a huge success. 

In 2009, he signed a deal with Comedy Central after working on his TV series 'The Jeff Dunham Show.

He worked on many comedy specials where 

Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos’ in September 2011

Minding the Monsters’ premiered in October 2012

‘All Over the Map’ in November 2014 

‘Unhinged in Hollywood’ in September 2015

In 2010, the entire series was released on a DVD, 'The Jeff Dunham Show DVD'. 

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Awards!

Jeff Dunham won the 'Ventriloquist of the Year Award twice. He was nominated once for 'Comedian of the Year by the TNN Music City News Country Awards.

In 1998, Dunham voted for Funniest Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy awards. 

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Personal Life!

In 1994, Dunham married Paige Brown. They adopted her one-and-half-year-old daughter, Bree. The couple had two daughters; Ashlyn, born in 1995, and Kenna, born in 1997. The couple divorced for personal and professional reasons. 

Dunham married Audrey Murdick in 2012, a nutritionist and a physical trainer. Three years after their marriage, Audrey gave birth to James Jeffrey and Jack Steven twins. 

Social Media Handle!

Instagram:                  @jeffdunham

Facebook:                  Jeff Dunham

Twitter:                       @jeffdunham

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Net Worth!

Dunham ranked as the third highest-paid comedian in the United States. He is worth a whopping $140 million. He had his highest payment of $15 million to $30 million every year. 

FAQ'S

Q: What are his professions?

A: He is an actor, Screenwriter, Film producer, Ventriloquist, Comedian, Voice Actor, and television producer. 

Q: Is he the highest-paid comedian?

A: Yes, Jeff Dunham is one of the highest-paid comedians in the world. 

Q: Did he write any books?

A: He has written two books named Dear Walter in 2003 and his autobiography named ‘All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed and Me’ in 2010. 

Q: Who is his first wife?

A: Paige Brown was the first wife of Dunham. 

Q: How does he spend his weekend during his junior year?

A: He was flying around th