What is Christopher Titus’ Net Worth?
Christopher Titus: Multi-Talented Entertainer with a $2 Million Net Worth
American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director Christopher Titus has built a net worth of $2 million by showcasing his talents in various fields. He is best known for his work on the FOX series “Titus” (2000–2002), which he wrote and executive produced.
Titus has also released a number of comedy albums and specials, including “Norman Rockwell is Bleeding” (2004), “Love Is Evol” (2009), “Angry Pursuit of Happiness” (2015), and “Amerigeddon” (2018). He has directed and produced many comedy specials, such as “Josh Wolf: Weird Times” (2020), “Fortune Feimster: Wheel of Fortune’s Jokes” (2020), “Ron Funches: Awakening” (2020), and “Rachel Bradley: Alpha Chick” (2021).
In 2017, Titus wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film “Special Unit.” He has also appeared in several films, including “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988), “Scar” (2007), “Remarkable Power” (2008), and “Bad Parents” (2012), and TV series like “The Twilight Zone” (2002), “Big Shots” (2007–2008), “CSI: Miami” (2011), and “Rizzoli & Isles” (2015).
Titus has been hosting the “Christopher Titus Podcast” with his wife, Rachel Bradley, since 2011.
Early Life and Family Tragedies
Christopher Titus was born in Castro Valley, California in 1964. He grew up with an alcoholic father and a schizophrenic mother who was acquitted of her second husband’s murder. Titus’ sister Shannon committed suicide in 2004 after a break-up, and his mother died by suicide in 1994. His father passed away in 2001 from cardiac arrest, blaming his first heart attack on Titus for taking a part from his boat to repair his car. Titus struggled with substance abuse until he fell into a bonfire during a night of drinking and nearly died.
Early Career and Stand-Up Comedy
Christopher Titus began his stand-up comedy career with performances on “An Evening at the Improv” (1993) and “Premium Blend” (1997). He released his debut album and special, “Norman Rockwell is Bleeding,” in 2004, which was released on Comedy Central Records along with his next three albums. His album “Love is Evol” (2009) dealt with his divorce from his first wife and he made his acting debut in the 1988 horror comedy film “Killer Klowns from Outer Space.”
Acting Career
In addition to his stand-up comedy career, Titus has guest-starred on several TV shows including “21 Jump Street” (1989), “Columbo” (1989), “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” (1996), and “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction” (1998). He also appeared in the film “Crash Dive” (1996) and the TV movie “Deep Family Secrets” (1997).
Christopher Titus’s Career Highlights
From 2000 to 2002, Christopher Titus starred on the dark comedy series “Titus,” which earned him a Writers Guild of America Award nomination in 2002. The show was cancelled after an argument with executives over the relationship between Christopher and Erin on the show. After “Titus” ended, Christopher guest-starred on various TV shows and played Brody Johns on the ABC series “Big Shots” from 2007 to 2008. He also appeared in several films and wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the award-winning film “Special Unit” (2017). Christopher hosted the game show “Pawnography” on the History channel from 2014 to 2015 and released “The Titus Family Reunion” special on YouTube in 2020, which he wrote, directed, and produced.
Personal Life and Charitable Work
Christopher Titus married Erin Carden in 1991 and had two children, Kennie Marie and Jett Evan. The couple divorced in 2006, and Titus later married Rachel Bradley in 2013.
Titus is also known for his charitable work with The Insight Youth Project, an organization he founded. He donated a portion of the profits from his special “The Voice in My Head” to the charity.
Awards and Nominations
In 2017, “Special Unit” earned Titus a Best Direction Award at the Hope Film Awards and a Best Comedy Feature award at the Los Angeles Film Awards.
For “Titus,” Christopher received an Online Film & Television Association Award nomination for Best Actor in a New Comedy Series (2000) and a Writers Guild of America Award nomination for Episodic Comedy for the episode “The Pendulum” (2002).
Titus Buys Tarzana Golf Course Home for $1.61 Million
In early 2020, comedian Christopher Titus purchased a 3,500 square foot golf course home in Tarzana, California for $1.61 million. The home boasts five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two balconies, and an open-concept kitchen.
Despite the high price tag, Titus managed to negotiate a discount of $89,000 off the asking price, making the purchase a smart investment for the entertainer.