Michael Cudlitz Net Worth

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Michael Cudlitz net worth is
$2 Million

Michael Cudlitz Wiki Biography

Michael Cudlitz was born on the 29th December 1964, in Long Island, New York City USA, and is a film, television and voice actor, perhaps best known for his two military roles as Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman in the miniseries “Band of Brothers” (2001) and Sergeant Abraham Ford in “The Walking Dead” (2014-2016). His career started in 1989, when he appeared in the short film “Crystal Ball”.

Have you ever wondered how rich Michael Cudlitz is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Cudlitz’s net worth is as high as $2 million, an amount earned through his successful career in acting.

Michael Cudlitz Net Worth $2 Million

Though Michael Cudlitz was born in Long Island, his family soon moved to Lakewood Township, New Jersey where he was raised. Having expressed an interest in acting from a young age, he went on to study at the California Institute of the Arts after his gmatriculation from Lakewood High School. He supported himself during that time by doing construction and carpentry work on Hollywood sets, and even after his big break in acting, he continued to work as construction coordinator on the set of “Beverly Hills, 90210” from 1990 to 1993. He graduated from college in 1990, and around this time he took his first steps as an actor. He guest-starred in several popular TV shows, such as “21 Jump Street” (1991) with Johnny Depp, “Growing Pains” (1991-1992) with Kirk Cameron, and he even appeared in eleven episodes of “Beverly Hills, 90210” (1992-1993), this time in front of the cameras. His net worth was finally moving, upwards.

During the 1990s, he mostly became known as an episodic television actor, appearing in several more hit series, such as “ER” (1996), “NYPD Blue” (1998), and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (1999). However, he simultaneously pursued a career in film, securing parts in the biographical film about Bruce Lee entitled “Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story” (1993), followed by the 1996 comedy “D3: The Mighty Ducks”, and comedy drama “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1999).

The turn of the century brought Cudlitz international fame and critical acclaim, with the starring role in the award-winning WWII drama “Band of Brothers” (2001) as Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman in nine episodes of the miniseries, appearing alongside Damien Lewis, Ron Livingston, and Donnie Wahlberg. Afterwards, he continued to successfully guest-star in numerous popular TV shows, with an occasional appearance in a TV movie, or on the big screen. Some of his credits include “The Practice” (2002), “Nip/Tuck” (2004), and “Bones” (2007). He also had recurring roles in the action series “24” (2002-2003) and in “Prison Break” (2005). His career took off again when he joined the cast of the crime drama “Southland” (2009-2013), which increased his net worth significantly, and was praised by critics, particularly Cudlitz’s portrayal of a police officer who was hiding his homosexuality.

Soon after the cancelation of “Southland”, he landed another big role, this time in the post-apocalyptic horror drama “The Walking Dead” (2014-2016). His character, Sgt. Abraham Ford, was first recurring during the fourth season of the show, but he soon became a fan favorite, and joined the main cast for seasons five and six. Most recently, Cudlitz appeared in the HBO comedy drama “Ballers” (2015) and TV movie “The Trustee”, scheduled to be released in 2017. Apart from his work on film and television, he did voice acting in five installations of the “Call of Duty” video game franchise (2005-2011).

Regarding his personal life, Michael is married to Rachel Cudlitz, with whom he has twin sons.

Cudlitz is a big proponent of healthy lifestyle, and particularly exercise, though he is open about how difficult it was for him when he first took up gym. He also enjoys the carpeting and construction work he did prior to his acting career


Full NameMichael Cudlitz
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthDecember 29, 1964
Place Of BirthLong Island, New York, USA
Height6' 2" (1.88 m)
ProfessionActor
EducationCalifornia Institute of Arts
NationalityAmerican
SpouseRachel Cudlitz
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Michael-Cudlitz-112344302137960
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/cudlitz
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cudlitz/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191044/
AwardsCritics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
MoviesThe Walking Dead, Southland, Band of Brothers, Surrogates, D3: The Mighty Ducks, Grosse Pointe Blank, The Negotiator, Dark Tourist, A River Runs Through It, Running Scared, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Live from Baghdad, Forces of Nature, A Question of Faith, Rogue River, Follow The Bitch
TV ShowsSouthland, Standoff, Band of Brothers, The Walking Dead
#Quote
1We all know from growing up with TV that John Wells shows are usually very large ensembles with amazingly written characters. He tends to redefine the way stories are told in a specific genre, whether it's 'China Beach,' 'The West Wing,' or 'E.R.'
2When it really comes down to it, the job you do is more important and is more representative of who you are than your sexuality or anything else that you have going on in your life.
3You've got to get your mind connected to the workout. Pay attention to what your body's doing. It's about connecting mind and the body. Visualize the muscles moving.
4You've gotta take care of the body you've got. You've got to be fit. You've got to be active. You've got to be healthy. We don't need to be pictures in a magazine.
5A lot of times, actors give so much power to the producers and the producing companies because, quite frankly, they have it. But we don't take the limited power that we have, which the power you initially have is to say 'no.' But 'no' in a positive way.
6I much prefer the company of the crew, the sort of 'blue-collar working person.' I much more have that sensibility than what the public perceives as what a typical actor would have.
7I paid my way through school doing set construction for film and television. I'm a member of Local 44. I was a construction coordinator on 'Beverly Hills 90210' for 4 1/2 years and ran their whole construction program. I did two other pilots as a coordinator for Aaron Spelling.
8I've always worked out. I've always gone to the gym. But it was always a chore, and it was always, like, 'Man, I've gotta go do this because if I don't I'll get all dumpy and out of shape and then no one will hire me for good roles.'
9Sometimes you walk out of an audition and you kind of know you nailed it and you're probably going to book it, but you very rarely are told in the room by the people who are hiring you.
10As an actor, you try to put a little bit of yourself in everything you do.
11Everybody works in a different way, and I've worked with actors that have no training whatsoever who are phenomenal.
12I learned construction and carpentry from my father at a young age, so I felt very comfortable and I felt very satisfied when I worked in that field.
13Most people don't like challenges at work. Actors love challenges at work.
14My favorite part about going to the gym used to be leaving.
#Fact
1Names Band of brothers (2001) and Southland (2009) his greatest working experiences.
2Reunited with fellow Band of Brothers star Damien Lewis in a couple of episodes of TV show Life (2007), playing the character Mark Rawls.
3Graduated from the California Institute of the Arts.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Walking Dead2014-2016TV SeriesSgt. Abraham Ford
House of Lies2016TV SeriesKohl Brother
Ballers2015TV SeriesDan Balsamo
Cesar Chavez2014Sherriff Smith
Pawn Shop Chronicles2013Ben
Southland2009-2013TV SeriesOfficer John Cooper
Dark Tourist2012Jim
Rogue River2012Sherrif Boyd
Silent Witness2011TV MovieSam Robb
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 32011Video Game voice
Inside Out2011/IDetective Calgrove
Satin2011Kip Tanner
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 22009Video GameAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
Stolen2009Jonas
Surrogates2009Colonel Brendon
Red Faction Guerrilla2009Video Game voice
Saving Grace2009TV SeriesDonald Gilmore
Crossing Over2009San Pedro ICE Processing Agent
Eleventh Hour2009TV SeriesBen Finney
Knight Rider2009TV SeriesLead Gunman
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2001-2009TV SeriesJosh Barston / Officer William Spencer
Danny Fricke2008TV MoviePraeger
Tenure2008Tim
Life2007-2008TV SeriesMark Rawls
Sex Drive2008Rick
The Cleaner2008TV SeriesJWB
Criminal Minds2007TV SeriesFrancis Goehring
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare2007Video GameU.S. Marine (voice)
Bones2007TV SeriesLucky
Standoff2006-2007TV SeriesFrank Rogers
Dr. Vegas2004-2006TV SeriesGlen
CSI: NY2006TV SeriesVern Dox
Close to Home2006TV SeriesDan Johnson
Running Scared2006Sal 'Gummy Bear' Franzone
Sleeper Cell2005TV SeriesLAPD Detective Walt Moss
Wanted2005TV SeriesDep. Reed
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One2005Video GameSgt. Glenn 'Hawk' Hawkins (voice)
Call of Duty 22005Video GameSgt Glenn 'Hawk' Hawkins (voice)
Prison Break2005TV SeriesCorrections Officer Robert 'Bob' Hudson
The Dead Zone2005TV SeriesHerb Smith
Over There2005TV SeriesColonel Ryan
Line of Fire2005TV SeriesJury Member
Without a Trace2004-2005TV SeriesFreddy Katan / Mark Casey
CSI: Miami2005TV Series'Mac' MacKern
Medical Investigation2005TV SeriesLt. Troy Adams
Las Vegas2005TV SeriesBrian Carlton Venturi - the Kidnapper
Nip/Tuck2004TV SeriesBrody
Homeland Security2004TV MovieAgent Tango 12
JAG1997-2004TV SeriesCpl. Hal Strange / Sergeant Tesla
Welcome to the Neighborhood2003George
242002-2003TV SeriesRick Phillips
Live from Baghdad2002TV MovieTom Murphy
MDs2002TV SeriesElkin
The Agency2002TV Series
Fastlane2002TV SeriesDet. Ray Cornwright
Push, Nevada2002TV Series
Family Law2002TV SeriesDarren Carson
The Practice2002TV SeriesRussell Hampton
Philly2001TV SeriesJoe
The Mind of the Married Man2001TV SeriesContractor
Band of Brothers2001TV Mini-SeriesDenver (Bull) Randleman
Six Feet Under2001TV SeriesDennis, Crossroads Leader
Walker, Texas Ranger2001TV SeriesState Trooper
Love & Money2000TV SeriesJoe
Lured Innocence2000Harry Kravitz
A Question of Faith2000James
Snoops1999TV SeriesMichael Keppler
American Virgin1999Bob
Small Change1999ShortGary
Good vs Evil1999TV SeriesThe Wiz
Chicago Hope1999TV Series
Forces of Nature1999Bartender
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1999TV SeriesBob
Any Day Now1998TV Series
Thirst1998TV MovieAndy
Home Improvement1998TV SeriesKyle
The Negotiator1998Palermo
NYPD Blue1998TV SeriesJoshua
Touched by an Angel1998TV SeriesChug Landau
Party of Five1997TV SeriesSchuyler
Leaving L.A.1997TV SeriesJoey Reno
Grosse Pointe Blank1997Bob Destepello
Last Exit to Earth1996TV MovieHardester
Renegade1996TV SeriesPatch / Beau
D3: The Mighty Ducks1996Cole
Pacific Blue1996TV SeriesBrett Andrews
Follow the Bitch1996Ty
Savage1996Spillane
ER1996TV SeriesInjured Fireman
The Marshal1995TV SeriesGary Lowell
Picket Fences1994TV SeriesWhite Teenager #1
Lifestories: Families in Crisis1994TV SeriesWalton
The Liars' Club1993Jimbo
Against the Grain1993TV SeriesBud Hardeman
Beverly Hills, 902101992-1993TV SeriesTony Miller
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story1993Tad Overton
A River Runs Through It1992Chub
Life Goes On1992TV SeriesErnie
Growing Pains1991-1992TV SeriesChucksteak
Step by Step1992TV SeriesEd
L.A. Law1991TV SeriesPasserby
21 Jump Street1991TV SeriesDennis Richards
Crystal Ball1989ShortScottie

Art Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Nobel Son2007propmaker
American History X1998construction coordinator
Dunston Checks In1996propmaker gang boss - as Mike Cudlitz
Beverly Hills, 902101990-1993TV Series construction coordinator - 65 episodes
W.B., Blue and the Bean1989Video set construction - as Mike Cudlitz
C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud1989carpenter
Tales from the Darkside1986-1988TV Series carpenter - 12 episodes
The Unnamable1988carpenter

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dark Tourist2012producer
Rogue River2012associate producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far2016TV Movie documentary special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Conan2016TV SeriesHimself - Special Appearance
Talking Dead2014-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest / Himself - Panelist / ...
The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far2016TV Movie documentaryHimself / Sgt. Abraham Ford
Hardwick Aerodrome 104: Home of the 93rd Bomb Group2016DocumentaryHimself
The Walking Dead Season 5 Hangout on Air2015TV MovieHimself
Larry King Now2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
17th Annual PRISM Showcase2013TV MovieHimself
Good Day L.A.2013TV SeriesHimself
Southland: Shooting in Progress2013Video shortHimself
16th Annual Prism Awards2012TV SpecialHimself
The 3 Minute Talk Show2011TV SeriesHimself
The Wine Guy Unplugged with Anthony Gilardi2010TV MovieHimself
The Making of 'Band of Brothers'2001TV Short documentaryHimself
The Test2001TV SeriesHimself - Panelist

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Critics' Choice TV AwardCritics Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesSouthland (2009)
2013Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a Drama EpisodeSouthland (2009)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a Drama Series EpisodeSouthland (2009)
2012Prism AwardPrism AwardsMale Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode StorylineSouthland (2009)

Known for movies


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