What is James Spader’s Net Worth and Salary?

James Spader has garnered multiple accolades for his diverse performances. Additionally, he has accumulated an extensive catalogue of both movie and television accomplishments throughout the years. Spader is a highly skilled actor who has achieved an extraordinary professional trajectory. Born in Massachusetts, James Spader possesses a net worth of $20 million.

Early Life

After transferring to another private school, Jr. John F. Kennedy befriended Phillips Academy. He studied under both his mother and father at separate institutions. He attended multiple private schools as a child and describes his upbringing as “dominated” and “progressive” by influential women. He was raised alongside his two elder siblings and both of his parents were teachers. Todd James Spader was born on February 7th, 1960 in Boston.

Spader dropped out of school at the age of 17 and moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. While trying to break into the entertainment industry, Spader took on several odd jobs including driving trucks, teaching yoga, and working on a farm.

Career

James Spader’s career began in the early 80s with his role in the film “Endless Love.” He then took on a more substantial role in the 1985 film “Turf Tuff.” His breakthrough role came in 1986 when he played a rich high school student in the film “Pretty in Pink.”

Another significant step for James Spader, the actor who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival, and received considerable praise from critics. Despite a limited release, the film grossed over $36 million worldwide and received top ratings from critics. “The Videotape and Lies, Sex” was another successful film for Spader in 1989.

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He began the decade with roles in films like White Palace, Bad Influence, True Colors, and Music of Chance, further contributing to Spader’s success in the 1990s. His noteworthy performance as an Egyptologist in the cult sci-fi classic Stargate should also be mentioned. Additionally, he made a significant impact in the controversial film Crash in 1996. Furthermore, he portrayed an assassin in the movie 2 Days in the Valley during that same year.

James Spader made his notable first appearance in television in 1997 with shows like Secretary and The Watcher. He started taking on roles in films in the 2000s. Later on, he became a recurring character in the role of Alan Shore in the TV series Boston Legal and played Alan Shore from 2002 to 2008. As a result of his performances, Spader won several other awards and three Emmys.

James Spader starred in the famous Ben Mamet production, Race, in 2009. Following that, he went on to lend his voice to Acura commercials. In 2006, he garnered recognition as a voice artist for narrating the Discovery Channel documentary, China Revealed.

Ultron made a notable appearance in the 2015 film Avengers: Age of Ultron, where he was portrayed by James Spader. Although he was initially paid $300,000 per episode for this role, he was paid $160,000 per episode for his recurring role in The Blacklist as a wanted fugitive wanted by the FBI. He first booked this recurring role in 2013. He joined the cast of the eighth season of The Blacklist in a recurring role throughout the season. His appearance in The Office in 2011 was originally intended to be a guest appearance.

Personal Life

James Spader concluded their divorce in 2004, following the couple’s two children and his marriage to his initial spouse in 1987. Following their encounter on a movie location, Spader initiated a romantic relationship with actress Leslie Stefanson in 2002. They currently share a son, as of 2020. James Spader openly acknowledged struggling with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

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