Barry Bostwick Net Worth

Early Life

Bostwick was born on February 24, 1945, in San Mateo, California, to parents Elizabeth and Henry Bostwick. His mother was primarily a housewife, while his father worked as a city planner and actor. He grew up with his older brother Henry. After finishing high school, Bostwick attended San Diego’s United States International University and majored in acting. He graduated in 1967 and then enrolled in New York University’s Graduate Acting Program, which he completed in 1968. While in school, he landed roles in several stage performances at the Hillbarn Theatre.

Early Career

After completing his studies, Bostwick joined the band First National Nothing. They released one album in 1970 called “If You Sit Real Still and Hold My Hand, You Will Hear Absolutely Nothing.” The group was made up of musicians, actors, designers, and singers who had originally met in California before moving to New York. Bostwick was also simultaneously a member of the group The Klowns, a pop band that was put together and promoted by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. As a member of the band, Bostwick would wear stylized clown makeup and costumes. The group released an album together, which produced a minor hit single called “Lady Love.” In 1971, Bostwick landed a role in the musical “Salvation.” The same year, he also appeared in the rock opera “Soon,” though it closed after only three performances. In 1972, he landed the main character role of bad boy Danny Zuko in the stage production of “Grease.” For his performance, he earned a Tony Award nomination. Soon afterward, he landed a voice role in the English-dubbed version of “Fantastic Planet” in 1973.

Rocky Horror

In 1975, he starred alongside Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” portraying the character of Brad Majors. In 1977, he starred in the on-stage musical “The Robber Bridegroom.” For his performance in that production, he won a Tony Award.

1980s

He began booking more on-screen roles in the 1980s. In 1981, he starred in the television series adaptation of the 1978 movie “Foul Play.” The next year, in 1982, he starred in “Megaforce.” He appeared in a number of television productions in the following years, including “A Woman of Substance,” “George Washington,” and “I’ll Take Manhattan.” From 1986 to 1987, he starred as the character Rick Armstrong in the short-lived ABC sitcom, “Dads.” He also appeared in “War and Remembrance” in 1989 and won a Golden Globe Award in the Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film category.

1990s to the Present

In 2010, Bostwick was cast as Captain Ahab in the film “Moby Dick.” In 2012, he appeared in the films “FDR: American Badass!” and “Some Guy Who Kills People.” Throughout the 2010s, he appeared in many television series like “The New Normal,” “Scandal,” “The Haunting Of,” “Psych,” “Enlisted,” “New Girl,” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” From 2016 until 2018, he appeared in the show “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” in the recurring role of George McCarthy. In 2018, he voiced a character in the “Incredibles 2.” The following year, he appeared in “Grand-Daddy Day Care” and “Undercover Brother 2,” followed by “American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules” in 2020. In 2020, Bostwick also executive produced and starred in the short film “Molly Robber” as character Ron Baker. The short won an Audience Award at the 2020 Austin Film Festival and was an official selection at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. In 2022, he appeared as himself in the documentary film “In Search of Tomorrow.” The film looks at the development of science fiction films since the 1980s and interviews actors who appeared in such films over the years.

Personal Life

In 1987, Bostwick married Stacey Nelkin. They remained married until their divorce in 1987. He then married his second wife, Sherri Jensen, in 1993. Together, they have had two children named Brian and Chelsea. In 1997, Bostwick was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He subsequently had his prostate removed later that year and was able to make a full recovery. In 2004, he was the recipient of the Gilda Radner Courage Award from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Real Estate

In 1997, Barry sold a home in Beverly Hills, California, for $1.6 million. In 2021, YouTuber Emma Chamberlain bought this house for $4.3 million. In 2004, Barry and his second wife, Sherri Jensen, sold a home in Tuxedo Park, New York, for $4 million. Today, Barry and Sherri live in Malibu, California.