Harry Laverne Anderson was born on the 14th October 1952, in Newport, Rhode Island USA, and is probably best known for being not only an actor, but also a professional magician, who has appeared in a number of film and TV titles, including “Saturday Night Live” (1981-1985), “Night Court” (1984-1992) playing Judge Harry Stone, and “Cheers” (1982-1993) as Harry “The Hat” Gittes. He is also known for his own show named “Harry Anderson’s Sideshow” (1987). His career has been active since 1978.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Harry Anderson is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Harry’s net worth is over $10 million, which has been accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry not only as an actor, but also as a magician. Other sources of his wealth are coming from selling his book, owning a small shop of magic, and a nightclub.
Harry Anderson Net Worth $10 Million
Harry Anderson spent his childhood in Chicago, where he went with his father to the famous restaurant The Pump Room, and there for the first time saw magic tricks with cards. During his teenage years he saw the performance of legendary magician Harry Blackstone, Sr, and began to practice his magic skills. He attended Buena Park High School, and later North Hollywood High School, from which he matriculated as a class valedictorian in 1970.
Upon that, he became a member of the Dante Magic Club, where he met such magicians as Paul Green and Paul Harris. He also joined the Magic Castle, where he became a friend of iconic magician Dai Vernon. When he was 17 years old, Harry decided to move to San Francisco to pursue his career as a magician.
Prior to becoming a television actor, he was performing magic tricks on the street. However, he moved his focus to the screen, making his debut appearance in the 1982 film “Twilight Theater”, which was followed by a role in the film “The Escape Artist” in the same year. He also appeared regularly in the TV show “Saturday Night Live”, which led to his starring in the role of Harry “The Hat” Gittes in the TV series “Cheers” (1982-1993). Two years later, he was chosen for the role of Judge Harry T. Stone in the TV series “Night Court” (1984-1992). All of these appearances added a lot to Harry’s net worth. In the next decade, he featured in “Stephen King’s It”, and in 1993 in the TV sitcom “Dave’s World” (1993-1997).
Parallel with his acting career, Harry still performed as a magician, appearing in the TV show “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, and in 1987 he appeared in his own show entitled “Harry Anderson’s Sideshow”. Two year later, he published a book together with his friend Turk Pipkin, under the name “Games You Can’t Lose: A Guide For Suckers”. Subsequently, he made an appearance with Criss Angel in the TV special “The Science Of Magic”, contributing further to his net worth.
If to talk about his personal life, Harry Anderson has been married to Elizabeth Morgan since 2000. He has two children from his previous marriage to Leslie Pollack from 1977 to 1999. His current residence is in Asheville, North Carolina.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series
Movies
A Matter of Faith, Harvey, Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme, Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs, The Escape Artist, Hexing a Hurricane, The Science of Magic
TV Shows
Dave's World, Night Court, It, Our Time
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Trademark
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Towering height and slender frame
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Quote
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We treated all of the dead with dignity.
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There's this perception sometimes around here that I'm this Hollywood guy.
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Is now the time to legalize prostitution?
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But I'm very thankful that no one is slamming my head against the wall anymore.
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I am richer than Davy Crockett. I can settle back and do what I want to do. And what I want to do is card tricks and magic.
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I'll give it a shot. But I don't know that a year from now I'm going to be here. Nobody does.
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Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it won't keep the wise from trying.
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I'm not Hollywood. I'm a Quarter Rat. I belong here.
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The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find a worker who can climb a ladder after lunch.
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Fact
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Opened a speakeasy called Oswalds in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. [June 2005]
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He and his wife are moving to Asheville, North Carolina. [August 2006]
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Owns a store in New Orleans called Sideshow. [July 2003]
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He and his wife survived Hurricane Katrina by remaining in New Orleans but have planned to migrate to Asheville, North Carolina.
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Father of Eva Fay Anderson (Eva Anderson) (born 1981) and Dashiell William Anderson (Dashiell Anderson) (born 1985).
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In the summer of 2005, he opened a nightclub in the French Quarter of New Orleans called "Oswald's Speakeasy," where he is often featured as a performer.
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Before television and movies, was a live performer for the Green Show at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
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Graduated as valedictorian of North Hollywood High School, 1970.
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When appearing on Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1982, he performed a "geek trick" by sticking a long needle through the skin of his forearm. He said to some squeamish audience members "It's just a trick!" Then to show that it wasn't "real," he moved the needle back and forth and blood began to pour out of the "wound.".
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Reportedly was once a Three Card Monte dealer on New York City streets.
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Before he became an actor, he taught a course on how to detect frauds and confidence ("con") artists.
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Incorporates pickpocket techniques in his magic act.
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His former wife, Leslie, is a certified witch.
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Magician turned actor
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Matter of Faith
2014
Professor Kaman
30 Rock
2008
TV Series
Harry Anderson
Son of the Beach
2002
TV Series
Bull Cracker
Explore Our World
2000
TV Series
Noddy
1998
TV Series
Jack Fable
The Science of Magic
1997
TV Movie
Host
Dave's World
1993-1997
TV Series
Dave Barry
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1997
TV Series
Dr. Fat Head Mensa
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 6
1997
TV Movie
The John Larroquette Show
1996
TV Series
Dr. Gates
Harvey
1996
TV Movie
Elwood P. Dowd
Night Stand
1996
TV Series
Harry
Hearts Afire
1994
TV Series
Dave Barry
Cheers
1982-1993
TV Series
Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
Night Court
1984-1992
TV Series
Judge Harry T. Stone
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1992
TV Series
Ronny Ray Rasmussen
It
1990
TV Mini-Series
Richie Tozier
Tales from the Crypt
1990
TV Series
Jim Korman
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
TV Movie
Peter Piper
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1988-1989
TV Series
Professor Henry Crawford
Prof. Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
TV Movie
Freddie
Tanner '88
1988
TV Mini-Series
Billy Ridenhour
Vanishing America
1986
Video
Dog Owner
Tales from the Darkside
1985
TV Series
Leon
Scandals
1984
TV Movie
Host
The Escape Artist
1982
Harry Masters
Twilight Theater
1982
TV Movie
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dave's World
TV Series writer - 3 episodes, 1995 - 1997 written by - 2 episodes, 1996 - 1997
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
TV Special
Tales from the Crypt
1992
TV Series screenplay - 1 episode
Night Court
TV Series written by - 4 episodes, 1987 - 1990 story by - 1 episode, 1989
Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker
1986
TV Movie
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
TV Special uncredited
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1992
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Night Court
1984-1990
TV Series performer - 10 episodes
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
TV Movie performer: "Canvas, Sawdust & Dreams"
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Night Court
1989
TV Series magic consultant - 1 episode
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1988
TV Series magical consultant - 1 episode
Tales from the Darkside
1985
TV Series magic advisor - 1 episode
Cheers
1983
TV Series special technical advisor - 1 episode
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Night Court
1987-1990
TV Series 2 episodes
Animation Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1988
TV Series animator - 1 episode
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
TV Movie executive producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Biography
1994
TV Series documentary acknowledgment - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Back to the Grind
2007
TV Series
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2007
TV Series
Himself
TV Land: Myths and Legends
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Real Time with Bill Maher
2006
TV Series
Himself
Today
2006
TV Series
Himself
I Love the 80's 3-D
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Mondo Magic
2004
TV Series
Himself
E! True Hollywood Story
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
Sin City Spectacular
1999
TV Series
Himself
The World's Greatest Magic 5
1998
TV Special
Himself
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5
1997
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
TV Special
Magicians' Favorite Magicians
1996
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 3
1996
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 2
1996
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4
1996
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland
1994
TV Special
Himself - Host
Late Show with David Letterman
1994
TV Series
Himself
Biography
1994
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Chevy Chase Show
1993
TV Series
Himself
Circus of the Stars and Sideshow
1992
TV Special documentary
Himself - Performer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1987-1991
TV Series
Himself / Judge Harry Stone
The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself
Can We Be Serious
1989
TV Movie documentary
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1989
TV Series
Himself
The 10th Annual National CableACE Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself - Host
D.C. Follies
1988
TV Series
Himself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1988
TV Special
Himself
The Magical World of Disney
1988
TV Special
Himself
The Best of Gleason
1988
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1988
TV Series
Himself
Blackout
1988
TV Series
Himself
Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
TV Special
Himself
She's Having a Baby
1988
Himself (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
TV Movie
Himself
Late Night with David Letterman
1982-1987
TV Series
Himself
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself - Nominee / Presenter
The Wil Shriner Show
1987
TV Series
Himself
The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in New Television Series
Super Password
1987
TV Series
Himself
Showtime Comedy Club Network
1987
TV Series
Himself - Host
Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker
1986
TV Movie
Himself
The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Creative Arts Awards
$10 Million
