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American singer, comedian, television personality and actor Wayne Brady has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Born in Columbus, Georgia to West Indian parents, he moved to Florida as a young child to live with his grandmother. Wayne Brady developed interest in the entertainment industry when he was in a Florida's community theatre. He made his debut in a drama named A Raisin-in the Sun. This was after numerous stage productions where he found his gift in entertaining.

In 1996, Wayne Brady then relocated to Los Angeles where he performed in both television and stage performance. He then worked as a host in the VH-1 series called the Vinyl Justice and appeared in the comedy series called Whose Line Is It Anyway? He produced, wrote and starred in Wayne-Brady Show which was screened in 2001. Though the series was canceled, his popularity rose due to his down to earth persona and great sense of humor.

 

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Asset

Value of his 2,227-square-foot condo in Pacific Palisades, California

$1,750,000

2006

Salary

Salary from Don't Forget the Lyrics! (until 2009)

$2,000,000

2005

Salary

Salary as a guest of How I Met Your Mother (until 2014)

$4,000,000

1997

Salary

Salary as host of Vinyl Justice (until the present)

$5,000,000