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Larry King

Larry King was an American television and radio host, whose awards included 2 Peabodys, an Emmy and 10 Cable ACE Awards. In 2022, Larry King's net worth is estimated to be $85 million dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Larry King Net Worth

$85 million

Est. Range $66M - $104M

Medium Confidence

Larry King was an American talk show host who was famous for his interviews. He was born in New York City to parents who had immigrated from Belarus. He studied at Lafayette High School in Brooklyn and became a radio interviewer in the Miami area in the 1950s and 1960s. He gained prominence in 1978 as the host of The Larry King Show, a nationwide call-in radio program. From 1985 to 2010, he hosted Larry King Live on CNN. He also hosted Politicking with Larry King, a weekly political talk show, on the same three channels from 2013 to 2020. He appeared in television series and films, usually playing himself. He remained active until his death in 2021, from complications of sepsis, at the age of 87.

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Richest Celebrities

Celebrities are a mixed bag. From being masters of their craft (like Anthony Hopkins) to being famous just for sake of being famous (Kim Kardashian), celebrities have managed to make the whole world (or a good chunk of it) hang off of their every word. From actors and comedians to models, reality TV stars and Youtubers, these people have one thing in common – they’ve managed to break through all the clutter and propel themselves to stardom.

Most wannabe celebrities earn very little… hopefuls post clips on YouTube that no one watches, most reality TV contestants earn next to nothing, and the average member of the Screen Actors Guild earns less than $1,000 per year from acting jobs. But the celebrities on our list are different. They’ve leveraged their exposure, personal brands, sponsorships and captured the limelight (and associated dollars) anyway they can.

Ultimately, to make the big bucks as a celebrity, you need to be prepared to sell your name, look, face and body… and turn as much as you can into products. Yes, money comes from appearances and roles in big productions, but many celebrities have made their wealth through selling books, biographies, clothing lines and perfume. From their weddings to photos of their first child, everything’s for sale. And, based on the net worth of 10 top celebrities, it seems to be worth it!

Buying Power

Larry King's net worth of 85 million can buy...

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Priced at $8,900
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Priced at $31,499
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Tesla Model S
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Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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