Joe Manganiello is an American actor, author, director, and producer with a net worth of $40 million. Let’s take a look at the career and life of this talented celebrity.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Joseph Michael Manganiello was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 28, 1974. He attended Mt. Lebanon High School, where he was a talented athlete and participated in student theater productions.

After a series of sports-related injuries during his senior year, Manganiello decided to audition for the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, but was not accepted. He spent the next year honing his craft at the University of Pittsburgh and re-auditioned for Carnegie Mellon, where he was accepted. After graduating with a BFA in acting in 2000, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting opportunities.

Career

After making his big-screen debut as Peter Parker’s high school bully in “Spider-Man” (2002), Manganiello started getting regular television work. He appeared on VH1’s “So Notorious” in 2006, playing Tori Spelling’s boyfriend, and also made appearances on “Jake in Progress” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. He played Officer Litchman in four episodes of NBC’s “ER” in 2007 and starred as the bartender Owen Morello in three seasons of “One Tree Hill”. In 2009, Manganiello landed his breakthrough role as Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf, on the third season of HBO’s hit paranormal drama “True Blood” (2010-2014).

To prepare for his role as Alcide, Manganiello familiarized himself with the novels that the series was based on, grew out his hair and beard, trained twice a day to add muscle, studied the actions and behaviors of live wolves, and even got a suntan. His portrayal of Alcide brought him widespread recognition and growing popularity among audiences. He won the 2011 Scream Award for Breakout Performance – Male, a Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role in Television, and a NewNowNext Award.

While still appearing on “True Blood”, Manganiello worked on several other films and projects. He appeared as a guest on the shows “White Collar” and “Two and a Half Men”, and also starred in the film “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” (2012). In 2012, he was cast as Big Dick Richie in the film “Magic Mike”, directed by Steven Soderbergh. His co-stars in the film include Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, and Matthew McConaughey. “Magic Mike” turned out to be a cultural phenomenon and box office hit, resulting in the sequel “Magic Mike XXL” in 2015 (which also featured Manganiello).

Other films Manganiello has appeared in include “Sabotage” (2014), with Arnold Schwarzenegger; “Knight of Cups” (2015); the romantic comedy “Tumbledown” (2015); “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” (2016); “Justice League” (2017), in which he plays Slade Wilson/Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe; and “Rampage” (2018). Additionally, he appeared in stage productions like a production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, Connecticut.

In addition to his acting career, Manganiello is also a writer, producer, and director. He made his own documentary film, “La Bare”, which he financed, directed, and produced along with his brother Nick for the Slamdance Film Festival. Within 24 hours of the documentary’s initial screening at the festival, Manganiello had sold both the international and domestic rights to the film. Another film he directed and produced was the 2007 documentary “DieHardz”, about Pittsburgh Steeler fans that congregate together at bars in Los Angeles, California. In 2017, Manganiello won a Mid-Atlantic Emmy award for his work as the narrator of the sports documentary “Pittsburgh Is Home: The Story of the Penguins”, which documents the first 50 years of history of the hockey team the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Manganiello is also a published author, and released his first book, “Evolution”, in late 2013 through Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books. The book is a fitness guide that shares his own workout and diet tips.

Net Worth

Joe Manganiello is a successful actor, director, and producer with an estimated net worth of $40 million as of 2023. His acting career began in 2002 with a breakout role in the blockbuster film “Spider-Man”. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions, including “True Blood”, “Magic Mike”, “Justice League”, and “A Streetcar Named Desire”.

In addition to his acting career, Manganiello is also a talented director and producer. He directed and produced the documentary “La Bare” and the sports documentary “Pittsburgh Is Home: The Story of the Penguins”. He has also written a book, “Evolution”, which was published in 2013.

Manganiello is also actively involved in charitable work, serving on the board of trustees for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also a supporter of several other charities.

In terms of real estate, Manganiello and his wife, actress Sofia Vergara, have owned several luxurious properties. In 2014, Vergara purchased a home in Beverly Hills for $10.6 million, which they put up for sale in 2022 for $19.6 million. They also own a mansion in the gated community of Beverly Park, which they purchased for $26 million in 2020. With his impressive net worth, Manganiello can afford to invest in these high-end properties and continue to pursue his successful career in the entertainment industry.

Conclusion

Joe Manganiello’s impressive career in acting, fitness, and directing has earned him a net worth of $40 million. With his talent and dedication to his craft, it’s no surprise that he has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.