Biography
Danny DeVito net worth is estimated at $80 million, accumulated over five decades as one of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors. He rose to national fame playing Louie De Palma in the sitcom Taxi, and later starred in blockbusters including Twins, Batman Returns, and Matilda, which he also directed. DeVito co-founded Jersey Films, producing hits such as Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, and Erin Brockovich. He continues to star in the long-running FX series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $200K | +$0.2M | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest film role |
| 1978 | $1M | +$0.8M | Taxi sitcom debut, becomes fan favorite as Louie De Palma |
| 1984 | $5M | +$4M | Romancing the Stone; Taxi ends after 5 seasons |
| 1988 | $15M | +$10M | Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger; Throw Momma from the Train |
| 1992 | $28M | +$13M | Batman Returns as The Penguin; co-founded Jersey Films |
| 1994 | $40M | +$12M | Jersey Films produces Pulp Fiction |
| 1996 | $55M | +$15M | Matilda released — directed and starred |
| 2000 | $65M | +$10M | Erin Brockovich produced by Jersey Films wins Best Picture Oscar |
| 2006 | $70M | +$5M | Joined It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as Frank Reynolds |
| 2015 | $75M | +$5M | Always Sunny renewed through record-breaking seasons |
| 2025 | $80M | +$5M | It's Always Sunny continues; ongoing film projects |
1975 $200K +$0.2M
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest film role
1978 $1M +$0.8M
Taxi sitcom debut, becomes fan favorite as Louie De Palma
1984 $5M +$4M
Romancing the Stone; Taxi ends after 5 seasons
1988 $15M +$10M
Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger; Throw Momma from the Train
1992 $28M +$13M
Batman Returns as The Penguin; co-founded Jersey Films
1994 $40M +$12M
Jersey Films produces Pulp Fiction
1996 $55M +$15M
Matilda released — directed and starred
2000 $65M +$10M
Erin Brockovich produced by Jersey Films wins Best Picture Oscar
2006 $70M +$5M
Joined It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as Frank Reynolds
2015 $75M +$5M
Always Sunny renewed through record-breaking seasons
2025 $80M +$5M
It's Always Sunny continues; ongoing film projects
💰 How Much Does Danny DeVito Earn?
$11K
Per Day
$457
Per Hour
$8
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $4M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $80 Million in Perspective
- 190 average American homes ($420K each)
- 1,429 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,778 Tesla Model 3s
- 14,059,754 Big Macs