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Brian De Palma Net Worth

Brian De Palma

Birthname Brian Russell De Palma Birthdate September 11, 1940 Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Height 5' 11" (1.80 m) Education Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College Profession Director Net worth $40,000,000 Source of Wealth Film Nationality American Country United States Marital Status Divorced (Darnell Gregorio) Children 2 (Piper and Lolita)

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Acclaimed director Brian De Palma is estimated to be worth $40 million. De Palma started in Hollywood by directing short films, his first feature movie was "Murder a la mod," he directed his first major blockbuster "Carrie" in 1976, with Sissy Spacek nominated for an Academy Award in the lead role.

In 1983, he directed "Scarface" starring Al Pacino. The movie was critical panned because of the violence, and Cuban Americans did not like the way they were portrayed in the movie. After a few years, it has become a cult classic and one of the most quoted movies ever.

After the initial disappointment of "Scarface," De Palma teamed up with Robert Deniro and Kevin Costner for "The Untouchables." Sean Connery won an Academy Award for his portrayal of wise cop Jim Malone. Brian De Palma collaborated with Al Pacino again in "Carlito's Way," it also received mixed reviews, but went on to be a cult classic.

Brian De Palma has not been directing movies with the frequency he used to, his style is still being copied by the new generation of directors, it is their way of paying homage to one of the best directors.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2016

Asset

Purchase value of Brian De Palma's second unit at 1 Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village that boasts southern views that directly front Washington Mews, a renovated open kitchen, split bedrooms and two full baths

$1,750,000

2012

Sale of Asset

Selling price of Brian De Palma's 4,200-square-foot Santa Monica estate

$4,250,000

1994

Asset

Purchase value of Brian De Palma's 4,200-square-foot Santa Monica estate

$968,500

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Update: 2024-08-29