American Comedian Louis CK's Net Worth And Earnings At Present: His Career & Controversies
Louis C.K. is an American-Mexican stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker. Louis is best known for his use of self-deprecating, observational, and shock humor. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked Louis 4th on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time and his stand-up special Shameless at number three on their Divine Comedy: 25 Best Stand-Up Specials and Movies of All Time list.
Famed as one of the best stand-up comedians of all time, Louis has a net worth befitting his stature. With an overwhelming success as a stand-up comedian, Louis has been earning millions. Louis has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
Louis C.K.'s Net Worth in 2018
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker Louis C.K. has an estimated net worth of $25 million, as of 2018. In 2017, Louis was listed No. 34 on the Forbes' list of The Highest-Earning Celebrity, however, he was dropped off the list recently in 2018.
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Back in 2013, Louis was ranked the fifth top earner, falling behind comedians like Jeff Dunham, Russell Peters, Terry Fator, and Jerry Seinfeld. The year he was worth an estimated $16 million.
Louis C.K's Earnings: Breakdown
Louis C.K. began his career, writing for comedians including David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, and Dana Carvey. In 2006, Louis created and starred in the HBO show Lucky Louie, but the show was canceled after one season.
In 2010, his show Louie aired on Fox, earning Louis Emmys in 2012 and in 2014. He also received two Grammys, one for Best Comedy Album for Hilarious in 2012 and another for the tour special, Live at Madison Square Garden in 2016.
In 2011, Louis released his debut comedy album titled Live at the Becan Theatre through his website. Live at the Becan Theatre listed sales at over $1 million in less than two weeks. Around $280,000 out of a million was donated to the charity.
Louis owes a huge part of his wealth to his deal with Netflix, which is worth $52 million. Louis was paid an estimated $30 million and $35 million for his two of the special Netflix deal.
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In between June 2015 and June 2016, Louis made nearly $1 million from only eight shows. In between June 2016 and June 2017, he earned $12 million with only 12 shows.
The income of one of the top earners of 2013 and 2017, Louis has fallen short in terms of income recently after he was accused of sexual misconduct, which he even admitted. He was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in 2017.
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