Craig Philip Bierko was born on 18 August 1964, in Rye Brook, New York State, USA, of part-Jewish and Polish descent. Craig is a singer and actor, known from his appearances in numerous film and television projects. He’s been active in the industry since 1990, which has also included stage work. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Craig Bierko? As of mid-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $3 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. Some of his projects include “Boston Legal”, “The Michael J. Fox Show”, and “Equity”. He’s also worked on Broadway, and as he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Craig Bierko Net Worth $3 million
Craig grew up exposed to theatre, as his father ran a local community theatre. He attended Boston University where he studied broadcast journalism. Later on, he would move to Northwestern University to study theatre arts at the School of Speech. He graduated in 1986.
Bierko then focused on pursuing a career in acting; in 1990, he got his breakthrough when he was cast in the sitcom “Sydney” alongside Matthew Perry, however, the show was short lived as it was cancelled after 13 episodes. Despite that, more opportunities opened up for him which would start the increase of his net worth. Some of the shows he made guest appearances in included “Ally McBeal”, “Wings”, and “Amen”. In 1996, he would make his mark in the film “The Long Kiss Goodnight” in which he played Max Baer. He also appeared in “Cinderella Man’, and “Scary Movie 4” in which he played a spoof of Tom Cruise. He also appeared in stage projects, including in the Broadway production of “The Music Man”. Bierko was also offered the role of Chandler Bing for the series “Friends”, but turned it down. His next major appearance would be in the fourth season of “Sex and the City”, playing the love interest of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character. He also appeared in the third season of “Boston Legal” as attorney Jeffrey Coho. Other projects he has been a part of include the pilot of “Red Dwarf”, and an uncredited role in the film “Kate and Leopold”.
Craig’s next project was the Broadway production of “To Be or Not to Be” however he withdrew from the production in 2008, but then returned to stage in the revival of “Guys and Dolls” the following year; the show went on to run for 113 performances. Two years later, he was cast in the production of “Company” alongside Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Colbert, and Craig then replaced Bertie Carvel in “Matilda the Musical” playing Miss Trunchbull, however, he also had to withdraw early from the role due to injuries. One of his latest projects is the series “UnREAL” in which he plays the eccentric Chet.
For his personal life, it is known that Bierko has had relationships with Janeane Garofalo, actress Charlize Theron, and actress Gretchen Mol; all of those relationships eventually ended and he remains officially single.
Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Movies
Scary Movie 4, The Thirteenth Floor, Cinderella Man, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Three Stooges, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Change-Up, Sour Grapes, Superhero Movie, The Suburbans, For Your Consideration, Hair High, I'm with Lucy, If I Had Wings, 'Til There...
TV Shows
Boston Legal, Unhitched, The Court, Madman of the People, Sydney, Unreal, Pride & Joy
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Attended Blind Brook High School in his hometown of Rye Brook, New York.
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His name is from a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.
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His surname pronounced as "bee-yehr-kaw" (shortly).
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He has Ashkenazi Jewish (mother) and Polish (father) ancestry.
In early 1990s, frequented West Hollywood's celebrity friendly Martin Henry Fitness Studio with good buddy Helen Hunt and took Nelson Aspen's step-aerobics class.
Was originally cast as Chandler in Friends (1994) but turned down the role and was replaced by Matthew Perry.
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Given title Sexiest Broadway Star by People Magazine. [November 2000]
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He studied journalism at Boston University and studied at the School of Speech at Northwestern University in 1986. Other NU alumni include NRA president Charlton Heston.
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He played traveling salesman Professor Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man which opened on April 27, 2000. He was later nominated for a Tony for best performance by a leading actor in a musical that same year.