How Michael Rapaport Achieved a Net Worth of $8 Million

You probably know Michael Rapaport from shows like Friends, Prison Break, The War at Home and Boston Public. However, his catalog is quite extensive, which has allowed him to amass a significant amount of wealth. But what is Michael Rapaport Net Worth? An American director, actor, comedian and producer, his net worth is about $8 million. Let’s take a look at his life and how he has managed to accumulate his wealth.

Michael Rapaport Early Life

Michael David Rapaport was born on March 20^th, 1970, in New York, specifically Manhattan. His father, David Rapaport, worked as general manager at the radio station WKTU Disco 92. His mother, June Broad, was a radio personality. He also has a brother called Eric Rapaport and a half-sister from his father’s previous marriage, Claudia Lonow. This family is Ashkenazi Jewish, with some roots in Poland and Russia.

Rapaport attended Erasmus Hall High School but was kicked out for unknown reasons. He later went to Martin Luther King High School, where he finished his studies. However, after high school graduation, he didn’t attend college but pursued comedy.

One can credit some of his success to his stepfather Mark Lonow, who married June after she divorced David Rapaport. Lonow was one of the owners of a comedy club franchise. This helped Michael start his career as a stand-up comedian. For about three years, he performed at Lonow’s comedy club before stepping into the TV and film industry.

Michael Rapaport Career

Michael Rapaport has played a huge role in the film and comedy. In return, he has earned many achievements and appreciation. According to the TV guide, he has over 100 acting credits, six voice credits and 25 guest host credits. Such achievements make him one of the most successful actors and comedians. All this has contributed to his net worth.

Rapaport made his TV debut in 1990 in the ‘China Beach’ series. His character, Kravitz, was featured in an episode called ‘One Small Step’. In 1999, he was featured in four episodes of the popular sitcom, ‘Friends’.

A year later, he featured in ‘The 6th Day’ alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the next year voiced a raccoon called Joey in the movie ‘Dr. Dolittle 2’. In 2005, he was cast in ‘The War at Home,’ as the lead, David Gold. The series is about a struggling dysfunctional family. Rapaport’s character was portrayed as cynical and insensitive, which he played excellently.

Other notable roles he played include

Jason Mullins -The Heat (action-comedy movie)
Doug Gardner- Atypical (TV show)

Aside from acting, he has also directed a few films, such as ‘Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest,’ ‘When the Garden Was Eden,’ ‘Justin Bieber vs Rapaport: More Than a Game’ and ‘American Giant: Wild Card Boxing.’

Aside from hosting the podcast ‘I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast’, he has also been featured in other podcasts such as ‘Pardon My Take,’ ‘The Adam Carolla Show,’ and ‘The Monday Morning Podcast.’

Which Awards Has Michael Rapaports Won?

Over the years, Micahel Rapaport has earned some achievements and awards. According to IMDB, some of his awards include the following:

Black Reel Awards- Winner of the best documentary
PGA Awards- Winner of Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures
Los Angeles Film Festival- Winner of Best Documentary Feature
São Paulo International Film Festival- Winner of Best Foreign Documentary

Aside from winning these awards, he has been nominated for various awards, such as:

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Both nominations were for Boston Public. All these achievements have earned him recognition, establishing him as a versatile and respected performer. Also, thanks to his talent and outstanding performance, he has accumulated wealth, giving him a net worth of about $8 Million.

Does Michael Rapaport Own Any Real Estate?

Michael has owned a brownstone located on East 18th Street, New York. It’s a three-story building with three units which he rented for about $8,000 per month. In 2004, Rapaport was forced to evict the actress Natasha Lyonne from one of his units.

It’s reported that she threatened her neighbor’s dog and vandalized the apartment. In 2005, he wrote this story for Jane’s Magazine. Since then, both have reunited and are friends. It’s also reported that he sold the building for $4 million in 2009.

In 2016, he bought a five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Los Angeles for about $2.97 million. The house, which is located in the Hancock Park area, was later sold for $3.57 million.

What About Michael Rapaport’s Personal Life?

While Michael likes keeping his personal life private, he has had a fair share of romances over the years. He has dated actress Lili Taylor which didn’t exactly go well. In fact, in 1997, he was arrested and charged with harassment. He pleaded guilty and was prohibited from getting into contact with Taylor and ordered to go for counseling.

After that, he met Nichole Beattie, a writer and producer. The couple wedded in 2000, according to The Things. Beattie is famously known as one of the producers of the show, ‘The Walking Dead’. She is also the scriptwriter behind movies and shows like ‘The Bastard Executioner’ and ‘Sons of Anarchy’. The couple had two kids, Julian and Maceo, and later split in 2007.

After that, Michael started dating Kebe Dunn and eventually married her in 2016. It was more of a rekindled romance, considering the couple had already met and dated in the 90s. However, details about their earlier relationship and how it ended are scarce. Although the couple is yet to welcome a child, they seem happy to be in each other’s company. In 2020, Michael shared a video of the couple dancing with fans on Twitter.

Controversies Surrounding Michael Rapaport

The life of any celebrity isn’t without any controversies, and Michael Rapaport hasn’t been spared. He has been involved in a few disagreements with other celebs. For instance, Rapaport and Candiace Dillard-Bassett, a star in The Real Housewives of Potomac, have had an online war.

He has also gotten into another online fight with Kevin Durant, a basketball player. Michael said a few things related to some statements that Durant had made. This didn’t sit well with the basketball player, leading to some tension between the two.

Aside from controversies, some interesting things have happened to him. For instance, in 2018, he was hailed as a hero because of stopping a man from opening the emergency door of a plane. He mentioned the incident in his podcast ‘I Am Rapaport: Stereo Podcast.’