It’s Always Sunny In Danny Devito’s World With This Net Worth

Despite his short stature, there is no way anyone could overlook Danny DeVito. His acting and comedy chops have earned him roles in many of Hollywood’s biggest TV shows and movies—and landed him multiple Emmy nominations and an Oscar nom.

From his iconic role in Matilda (1996) and his consistently hilarious appearance on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to his memorable guest appearances on Friends and voice work in The Lorax (2012), there’s not much the Haunted Mansion actor can’t do. With all those accolades under his belt, you might wonder how much DeVito is bringing home.

Let’s just say, he's not short on cash—here’s everything we know about Danny DeVito’s net worth and what brought home the bacon.

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How did Danny DeVito become famous?

DeVito started acting on the stage, which actually helped jumpstart his Hollywood career as he reprised his off-Broadway role of Martini in the film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) with Jack Nicholson. Despite the movie’s success, it didn’t catapult DeVito into stardom like he’d hoped. That wouldn't happen for a few more years—when he took on the role of Louie DePalma on Taxi in 1978.

Success came easy from there with notable roles in Terms of Endearment (1983), Twins (1988), Batman Returns (1992) and, of course, Matilda, which he also produced with Rhea Perlman.

Other projects that helped cement his fame include Hercules (1997), Men in Black (1997), The Kominsky Method (2018) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). His production company has been behind  Hollywood hits including Pulp Fiction (1994), Erin Brockovich (2000) and Reno 911! (2003).

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What is Danny DeVito’s net worth?

Danny DeVito has an estimated net worth of $80 million, which is a pretty stellar amount for the 78-year-old actor who shows no signs of slowing down.

How much did Danny DeVito make for Matilda?

It’s reported that Danny DeVito made about $5 million for his role as patriarch Harry Wormwood in Matilda—a decent amount for a movie with a modest $36 million budget. The beloved Ronal Dahl adaptation was a box office flop that didn't earn earn enough to cover production costs.

How much did Danny DeVito make for Haunted Mansion?

DeVito’s salary for Disney’s Haunted Mansion remake hasn’t been reported, but it’s likely a sizable sum considering that DeVito plays one of the main characters in the $157 million movie.

However, the cast is packed with talent so the budget would have to be shared with the likes of Owen Wilson, Jaime Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish.

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How much does Danny DeVito make for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

It’s unknown how much the It’s Always Sunny cast makes per episode, but given the show’s success and the fact that it was running on a $1.5 million budget per episode in 2010, it’s safe to assume DeVito brings home a good chunk of change for his role.

How much does Danny DeVito make per movie?

DeVito’s average salary has never been confirmed, but at this point in his career, it’s safe to assume he’s making a couple million dollars for every movie appearance, especially if he’s directing and producing in addition to acting.

How much does Danny DeVito make from his Jersey Mike’s partnership?

DeVito signed on as Jersey Mike’s first-ever celebrity partner in 2022. Most celebrity endorsement deals can cost a brand a pretty penny, and with two big names, Danny DeVito and Jersey Mike’s, it’s likely that DeVito is raking in at least a couple hundred thousand dollars to appear in commercials.

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