What Is Rob Corddry’s Net Worth?
Rob Corddry, a multi-talented American comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer, has a net worth of $10 million. He first gained recognition as a correspondent on “The Daily Show” from 2002 to 2006 before creating, writing, directing, and executive producing the Adult Swim series “Childrens Hospital” (2008–2016), in which he also played Dr. Blake Downs.
Corddry has appeared in over 100 projects, including films such as “Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story” (2004), “What Happens in Vegas” (2008), and “Office Christmas Party” (2016), and TV shows such as Fox’s “The Winner” (2007), HBO’s “Ballers” (2015–2019), and CBS’s “The Unicorn” (2019–2021). He also co-created, wrote, and produced Adult Swim’s “Newsreaders” (2013–2015) and the “Childrens Hospital” spin-off “Medical Police” (2020), in which he served as an executive producer.
In addition to his on-screen work, Corddry has lent his voice to several animated projects, including “Arthur and the Invisibles” (2006), “Escape from Planet Earth” (2013), and “American Dad!” (2005; 2017). He also hosted “Top Gear America” in 2021.
Early Life and Career
Rob Corddry was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1971. He grew up with his mother, father, and younger brother Nate, who is also an actor. The brothers were both Eagle Scouts and attended Weymouth North High School. Corddry went on to study English and drama at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity and appeared in plays. After graduating in 1993, he moved to New York City and worked as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art before beginning his acting career.
Corddry took improv classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and was a member of the sketch comedy groups The Naked Babies and Third Rail Comedy. He appeared on Comedy Central’s “Upright Citizens Brigade” from 1998 to 2000.
Rob Corddry’s Career Highlights
Rob Corddry started his career as a correspondent on “The Daily Show” and appeared in 249 episodes from 2002 to 2006. He made his film debut in 2000 and went on to appear in several films, including “Old School,” “Blades of Glory,” and “Hot Tub Time Machine.”
In 2008, Corddry created the web series “Childrens Hospital,” which aired 86 episodes over seven seasons and earned him four Primetime Emmys. He also appeared in several TV shows, including “Community,” “Happy Endings,” and “Ballers.”
Throughout his career, Corddry has guest-starred on various TV shows and appeared in numerous films, including “Office Christmas Party,” “Warm Bodies,” and “Pain & Gain.” He also portrayed George Washington on the “Drunk History Christmas Special” and attorney Joseph Califano on the “Drunk History” episode “Civil Rights.”
From 2019 to 2021, Corddry played Forrest on the CBS sitcom “The Unicorn,” which aired 31 episodes over two seasons.
Family and Philanthropy
Rob Corddry married Sandra Beth Leftowits in 2002 and they have two daughters, Sloane and Marlo. In 2016, Corddry, along with Jeffrey Donovan and Bill Pullman, established the Ed Golden Acting Scholarship to recognize and support students with exceptional acting talent at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The scholarship was created to honor Professor Emeritus Edward J. Golden’s teaching career.
Rob Corddry’s Awards and Nominations
Rob Corddry has been nominated for six Primetime Emmys for his work on “Childrens Hospital,” winning twice in the Outstanding Special Class – Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs category in 2012 and 2013, and twice in the Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series and Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series categories in 2016.
In 2009, Corddry won a Webby Award for Video – Comedy: Longform for “Childrens Hospital,” and was also nominated for Video – Best Individual Performance, as well as Streamy Award nominations for Best Writing for a Comedy Web Series and Best Male Actor in a Comedy Web Series.
Additionally, Corddry received a Fright Meter Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2013 for his role in “Warm Bodies,” and shared a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award nomination for Best Acting Ensemble with his “The Way Way Back” castmates.
