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Peter Wolf Net Worth

Peter Wolf Net Worth 2023: Wiki Biography, Married, Family, Measurements, Height, Salary, Relationships

Peter Wolf net worth is
$8 Million

Peter Wolf Wiki Biography

Born as Peter Blankfield on the 7th March 1946 in The Bronx, New York City USA, Peter is a musician, singer and songwriter, best known to the world as the lead vocalist for the rock band J. Geils Band, with which he has released 11 studio albums.

Have you ever wondered how rich Peter Wolf is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Wolf’s net worth is as high as $8 million, an amount earned through his musical career which started in 1966.

Peter Wolf Net Worth $8 Million

From anearly age, Peter showed interest in the arts, and wanted to become an artist, but in the early ‘60s his life changed. He got a job as a disc jockey on Boston FM radio station WBCN, and then soon he started exploring with blues and rhythm ‘n’ blues sounds, and named himself Woofa Goofa. In the next several years, he was building a name for himself as a solo artist, and at one time lived with director David Lynch, however, Lynch kicked him out from the apartment as Peter wasn’t paying rent.

After a few years as a solo artist, he joined with Doug Slade, Joe Clark, Stephen Jo Bladd, and Paul Shapiro to start the group Hallucinations. They performed with such acts as Velvet Underground, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, however, he attended a J. Geils Blues Band concert, and soon afterwards became a part of the band in 1967. He served as band’s vocalist and front man until 1983, and worked on every album except for the last one “You’re Gettin’ Even While I’m Getting Odd”, released in 1984. Some of the albums on which Peter showed his talents include “Bloodshot” (1973), which achieved gold status in the USA, then “Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle” (1974), “Sanctuary” (1978), which achieved gold status, “Love Stinks” (1980), which became their first platinum album, and “Freeze-Frame” (1981), which achieved triple platinum status in Canada, and platinum in USA, while it also topped the US Billboard 200 chart. The constant success of the band significantly increased Peter’s net worth. The group soon disbanded after his departure, but they have reunited several times for touring since 1999, with Peter in the line-up.

After he left the group, he started his solo career, with the help of the lyricist Will Jennings; he has released eight albums so far to commercial and critical success. Some of the albums include “Lights Out” (1984), “Come As You Are” (1987), “Sleepless” (2002), “Midnight Souvenirs” (2010), and “A Cure for Loneliness” (2016), so continuing to build his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, Peter was married to famous actress Faye Dunaway from 1974 until 1979, since when he has apparently been officially single – there is no information or even rumours of a relationship..


Full NamePeter Wolf
Net Worth$8 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 7, 1946
Place Of BirthThe Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
ProfessionMusician, Disc jockey, Film Score Composer, Singer-songwriter
EducationSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts
NationalityAmerican
SpouseFaye Dunaway (m. 1974–1979)
NicknamesPeter Blankfield , Peter Blankefield , Peter W. Blankfield , the Wolfa Goofa , the Wolfa Goofa with the Green Teeth
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PeterWolfMusic
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/peterwolf_woofa
MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecompeterwolf
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0937900/
Allmusichttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/peter-wolf-mn0000682958
Music GroupsThe J. Geils Band, Jefferson Starship (Since 1984)
MoviesBaby Snakes, A Place to Grow
#Fact
1His grandmother was an actress in Yiddish theater. His father performed on the vaudeville circuit.
2He left the J. Geils Band in 1983 after his bandmates refused to record songs he had composed with outside writers (previously he had co-written only with keyboardist/producer Seth Justman). Those songs later formed the basis for his Top 10 debut solo album, "Lights Out". Meanwhile, the album J.Geils released without him flopped. They disbanded shortly afterwards.
3Roomed with David Lynch in college, but Lynch kicked him out, saying he was "too weird". Ironic, isn't it?
4Lead singer of former J. Geils Band.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
This Is Us2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Life in Pieces2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
Goosebumps2015writer: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
Ricki and the Flash2015writer: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
Eastbound & Down2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Goldbergs2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grown Ups 22013writer: "Give It to Me"
Drift2013/IIwriter: "I Don't Need You No More"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Few Best Men2011writer: "Freeze Frame" - as Wolf
Hall Pass2011performer: "Overnight Lows", "Always Asking For You" / writer: "Overnight Lows", "Always Asking For You"
Glory Daze2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grown Ups2010writer: "Come Back", "Just Can't Wait"
Late Show with David LettermanTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010
Middle Men2009writer: "Freeze Frame"
Fighting2009writer: "Come On Baby"
Hancock2008writer: "Whammer Jammer"
Of All the Things2008Documentary writer: "We Built This City"
My Name Is Earl2007TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Simpsons2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
I Love the 80's 3-D2005TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Ice Harvest2005performer: "Nothing But the Wheel"
Opie Gets Laid2005writer: "Love Stinks"
Rock 'n' Roll Greats: Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas2004Video writer: "Sara", "We Built This City" - uncredited
Sleepover2004writer: "Freeze Frame"
Miracle2004writer: "Must Of Got Lost"
Crossing JordanTV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Lucky Numbers2000writer: "Freeze-Frame"
Boys and Girls2000writer: "Love Stinks"
Love Stinks1999writer: "Love Stinks"
Edtv1999performer: "Turnin' Pages" / writer: "Turnin' Pages"
The Wedding Singer1998writer: "Love Stinks"
Mr. Wrong1996writer: "LOVE STINKS" - as P. Wolf
Fried Green Tomatoes1991performer: "Rooster Blues"
The Sure Thing1985performer: "Lights Out" / writer: "Lights Out"
The Wild Life1984performer: "OO-EE-DIDDLEY-BOP"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Grown Ups 22013The Party Band
Invisible Thread1987TV Movie

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth2006Short

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Boys from Nowhere: The Story of Boston's Garage Punk Uprising2016DocumentaryHimself - Musician
Late Show with David Letterman2010TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2010TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2010TV MovieHimself
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert2009TV SpecialHimself
America's Lost Band2009DocumentaryNarrator
Pure '80s DVD: Video Idols2007VideoHimself (segment "Centerfold")
Soundstage2004TV Series documentaryHimself
John Lee Hooker: That's My Story2001TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Pete Wolf)
Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid1986Video documentaryHimself
Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City1985Video shortHimself (uncredited)
The War to Settle the Score1985TV MovieHimself
Saturday Night Live1984TV SeriesHimself - Musical Guest
Academy of TV Arts and Sciences Salute to Robert Evans1975TV MovieHimself - Speaker

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live2005TV Special documentaryHimself

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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