Glenn Beck's net worth is estimated to be approximately $150 - 250 million.
Overview
Glenn Beck's net worth stats
| Net worth: | $150 - 250 million |
|---|---|
| Source of wealth: | Broadcasting |
| Date of birth: | February 10, 1964 |
| Place of birth: | Everett, Washington |
Early life
Glenn Beck was born on February 10,1964 in Everett, Washington to Mary Clara and William Beck. He was raised as a Roman Catholic.
Education
Since he was a Roman Catholic in his youth, Beck attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Mount Vernon, Washington. He graduated from Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington. Beck did not go to college.
Family life
Beck's family life has been turbulent throughout. His mother and father separated when he was young. He and his sister lived with their mother until her untimely death by drowning in Puget Sound. Beck later said that he considered her death a suicide.
Beck and his sister moved to live with their father in Sumner, Washington. In another tragic twist of fate, Beck's stepbrother committed suicide. Beck said these events drove him to abuse alcohol and drugs, which he is now free from.
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How did Glenn Beck build his net worth?
Glen started working at a radio station immediately after graduating high school. The station, KAYK, was located in Utah, but Beck only stayed for six months. After leaving KAYK, he settled into a position at WPGC in Washington, D.C.
Ever the roaming spirit, Beck left to work at another radio station in Texas and then in Kentucky. He had a show that held a four-hour slot on the weekday. It was generally pranks, commentary, impersonations, and the like. Unfortunately, the on-air rivalry with a local station got out of hand and he left in 1989. He bounced around for a few years at various stations but failed to gain traction in any city.
In 2002 he started his own show, the "Glen Beck Program," in Tampa, Florida. Despite not being popular in the past, his show quickly shot to first place. The show was syndicated nationwide in 2002, and by 2008 he was on 280 stations, including XM satellite.
By 2013, Beck had tied for listeners with Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and Dave Ramsey. He also appeared on Fox News and TheBlaze TV. After leaving Fox News, Beck was replaced in his 5 pm slot by "The Five," co-hosted by Jesse Watters, Jeanine Pirro, Greg Gutfeld, and Dana Perino.
His online subscription-based TV show pulled in about $40 million in the first year alone.
Beck is an author, having written more than 20 books, including several New York Times best-sellers.
How has Glenn Beck spent his wealth?
According to reports, Glenn Beck has a beautiful mansion in Texas valued at $6 million. The 9,100-square-foot house has six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a swimming pool, a cabana, and an outdoor entertainment area set amid 3.5 acres. The home is beautifully adorned with custom finishes and elaborate furnishings.
Beck enjoys cars, sticking mostly to American models, and has owned a couple of classic cars.
He was involved in the airlift of 12,000 Afghans after Joe Biden's shambolic exit from Afghanistan. He raised $35 million through his charities, The Nazarene Fund and Mercury One, to pay for evacuations. It has been reported that the charities have not been forthcoming with details on how the donations were used.
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FAQs
How rich is Glenn Beck?
Glenn Beck is worth an estimated $150 - 250 million.
Is Glenn Beck a millionaire?
Yes. Glenn Beck is a millionaire.
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