Alan Charles Jardine was born on 3 September 1942, in Lima, Ohio, USA, and is a singer, songwriter, and musician, best known for being a co-founder of the Beach Boys. He is their rhythm guitarist, and also the lead vocalist on singles including “Then I Kissed Her”, and “Help Me, Rhonda”. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Al Jardine? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $40 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry. Aside from the Beach Boys, Al has also done solo work, and has been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a ‘Beach Boy’ in 1988. All of these have ensured the position of his wealth.
Al Jardine Net Worth $40 million
When his family moved to California, Alan attended Hawthorne High School where he met Brian and Carl Wilson. After matriculating, he went to Ferris State University and then moved to El Carmino College. There he was reunited with Brian, and they then had the idea forming a band. He had originally wanted the Beach Boys to be a folk band, but the group eventually decided to go into rock ‘n’ roll. He was well known for his knowledge of various string instruments and originally played the bass for the band before going on a brief hiatus to pursue dentistry. He eventually returned in 1963, becoming the rhythm guitarist of the band.
Jardine was first heard in the song “Christmas Day” which was a part of the 1964 album “The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album”. This was followed by the song “Help Me, Rhonda” which became a number one hit, and soon he would regularly contribute his vocals to many of their tracks. He also started writing songs which were showcased in their “Friends” and “Holland” albums. He wrote the song “Lady Lynda” for his first wife and then became involved with Carl Wilson in production work, some of the songs included “Cotton Fields” and “Peggy Sue”. They also did a cover of The Mamas and the Papas “California Dreamin” which featured surviving members of The Mamas and Papas. The band produced albums and toured steadily if not often over the next decades, significantly improving Al’s and the others net worth.
After Carl Wilson’s death in 1998, Al would stop touring with the Beach Boys and focused on the Endless Summer Band. He also had an issue with another original Beach Boy Mike Love, as Al had formed another band called “Beach Boys Family & Friends”. In 2008, he released a single entitled “Big Sur California” and would then make his solo album debut two years later called “A Postcard from California”, which featured contributions from members of the Beach Boys as well as other artists. In 2011, he finally reunited with the Beach Boys after more than 10 years for a Ronald Reagan tribute concert. A few months later, the band announced that they would be making a new album and would go on The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour, which was relatively short-lived, deciding to stop touring after September 2012. Aside from music, Al has also authored a book entitled “Sloop John B: A Pirate’s Tale” which was based on the folk song “Sloop John B”.
For his personal life, Al was married to Lynda Sperry from 1964-82, and they have two sons. He subsequently married Mary Ann Helmandollar in 1983, and they also have two sons.
The Beach Boys: An American Band, Beach Boys: The Lost Concert, The Beach Boys: Good Timin': Live at Knebworth, Vocal Group Hall of Fame: Vol. 4
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Trademark
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Looks like former "Brady Bunch" actor Christopher Knight.
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His big sweet smile.
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His sun kissed blonde hair.
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His kind brown eyes.
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Fact
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Al and the rest of The Beach Boys guest starred on "Full House" in 1988 and 1992.
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Al Jardine has released two solo albums.
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He is the shortest member of The Beach Boys.
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Living, with his 17 year old twin sons, and their mother, MaryAnn, in Big Sur, California. He works producing artists at the Big Red Barn as well. [June 2006]
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Graduated from Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California in 1960.
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Was extremely athletic in high school. He was a shot putter and also played on the football team.
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Grew up in Hawthorne, California.
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Has four children, all sons. Matthew was born in 1966 and Adam in 1970, from his first marriage to Lynda Sperry. Twins, Andrew and Robert were born in 1986 from his second marriage to Mary Ann.
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Inducted by Elton John into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Beach Boys) on 20 January 1988.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dancing on Ice
2010
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Beach Boys Good Timin'
2003
Video writer: "Lady Lynda"
Tohuwabohu
1995
TV Series arranger - 1 episode
Americathon
1979
writer: "It's A Beautiful Day"
Top of the Pops
1979
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Almost Summer
1978
lyrics: "Almost Summer"
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
TV Series arranger - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
To the Top
2016
post-production
Decker
2016
TV Series
Dr. Richards
Flowers in the Snow-FTP
2015
Home Improvement
1997
TV Series
Al Jardine
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
2016
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Beach Boys: A Day at the San Diego Zoo
2016
Video documentary short
Himself
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds 50th
2016
Video documentary short
Himself
Brian Wilson and Friends: A Soundstage Special Event
2015
Video
Himself
Soundstage
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Chris Montez Story
2014
Documentary
Himself
The Beach Boys: Live at the Hollywood Bowl 3D
2014
Himself (as Alan Jardine)
The Best Hit USA
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Beach Boys: 50th Anniversary - Live in Concert
2012
Video
Himself
Doin' It Again
2012
Documentary
Himself
Imagine
2012
TV Series documentary
Himself
Charlie Rose
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself
Legends
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself - Beach Boy
The Wrecking Crew!
2008
Documentary
Himself
The Kingston Trio Story: Wherever We May Go
2006
Video documentary
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
2005
TV Movie documentary
Beach Boys Good Timin'
2003
Video
Himself
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
1998
Documentary
Himself (Beach Boys' guitar / vocals) (uncredited)
Farm Aid '96
1996
TV Movie documentary
Himself - The Beach Boys
Crook & Chase
1996
TV Series
Himself
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
TV Series documentary
Himself (The Beach Boys)
Baywatch
1995
TV Series
Himself, Beach Boys Member
Beach Boys: Endless Summer
1988
TV Series
Himself - As The Beach Boys
The 15th Annual American Music Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself
Bring on the Summer
1986
TV Special
Himself
The Beach Boys: An American Band
1985
Documentary
Himself
D.C. Beach Party
1984
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Beach Boys member
The Beach Boys Twentieth Anniversary Special
1981
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Beach Boys member
The Beach Boys: Live at Knebworth
1980
Video documentary
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1968-1976
TV Series
Himself - Vocalist / Himself / Himself - Musician
The Beach Boys: It's OK
1976
TV Movie
Himself - Beach Boys member
Starparade
1968
TV Series
Singer
Die Beach Boys in Berlin
1967
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as The Beach Boys)
The Jack Benny Hour
1965
TV Special
Himself (uncredited)
The Monkey's Uncle
1965
Himself (as The Beach Boys)
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964
Documentary
Himself (as The Beach Boys)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1964
TV Series
Himself
Ready, Steady, Go!
1964
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Sixties
2014
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969 - 1982
2012
Video documentary
Himself
Brian Wilson: Songwriting 1961-1969
2010
Video documentary
Himself
Cease to Exist
2007
Documentary
Himself - Beach Boys' Guitarist, Vocalist (as Alan Jardine)
20 to 1
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Biography
2005
TV Series documentary
Beach Boys: California Surfin'
2004
Video
Himself
Art That Shook the World
2002
TV Series documentary
Himself
Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story
1998
TV Movie documentary
Himself
T.J. Hooker
1982
TV Series
Himself
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1967
TV Series
Beach Boys Member
Beat-Club
1966
TV Series
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2001
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Long Form Music Video
Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (1998)
Known for movies
The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) as Himself
The Beach Boys: 50th Anniversary - Live in Concert (2012) as Himself