What Is Ron White’s Net Worth?

Ron White is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer with a net worth of $40 million. He is most well-known for being a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Bill Engvall. White has released several stand-up comedy albums, including “Tater Salad a.k.a. Busted in Des Moines” (1990) and “Behavioral Problems” (2009).

White has also produced and starred in several comedy specials, such as “You Can’t Fix Stupid” and “Behavioral Problems.” He has appeared in various films, including “Sex and the City 2” (2010), “Demoted” (2011), and “Horrible Bosses” (2011). In addition, he played Phil Valentine on the Showtime series “Roadies” in 2016.

White is also a published author, with his book “I Had the Right to Remain Silent…But I Didn’t Have the Ability” becoming a New York Times bestseller in 2006. He is often seen smoking cigars and drinking scotch during his performances.

Ron White: Early Life and Career

Ron White was born in Fritch, Texas, in 1956 and raised by his mother after his father’s death. He attended Deer Park High School and joined the Navy at age 17, serving on the USS Conserver during the Vietnam War. White earned the nickname “Tater Salad” during his time in the Navy.

After leaving the Navy, White briefly owned a pottery factory in Mexico, but he had always dreamed of a career in comedy. He began pursuing that dream when he returned to the U.S.

Ron White’s Career Highlights

Ron White began his career in stand-up comedy in 1986 and later joined the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which grossed over $35 million. He released several comedy albums, including “Drunk in Public,” which was certified Gold and reached #2 on the “Billboard” Comedy Albums and Top Heatseekers charts. White guest-starred on various TV shows and films, including “Horrible Bosses” and “Jayne Mansfield’s Car.” In 2015, he announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election with the slogan “Vote Smart! Because You Can’t Fix Stupid.” White also starred in the Showtime series “Roadies” and had a comedy special, “If You Quit Listening, I’ll Shut Up,” on Netflix in 2018. He has appeared in multiple comedy specials, including “Comedy Central Presents Southern Gents of Comedy” and “Redneck Kings of Comedy.”

White’s most recent work includes his appearance in the 2021 sports drama “12 Mighty Orphans.”

Ron White’s Marriages and Charitable Work

Ron White was first married to Lori Brice in 1981 and they had a son named Marshall. They divorced in 1992. He then married Barbara Dobbs in 2004 but they divorced in 2008. In 2013, White married singer Margo Rey but they separated in 2017. After Rey filed for spousal support, White claimed that they weren’t legally married, but a judge ruled in 2019 that they were in a common-law marriage according to Texas law.

White is a supporter of the Red Cross and the Armed Forces Foundation. He launched “Ron White’s Comedy Salute to the Troops” in 2009, which is an annual charity show that benefits the Armed Forces Foundation. The profits from ticket sales and DVD sales go towards the organization and comedians such as Brian Regan, Lewis Black, Kathleen Madigan, and Dave Attell have performed.

In April 2020, Ron asked a judge to end his monthly $25,000 payments to Margo because he wasn’t able to make any income during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grammy Nominations and Awards

Ron White has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, including “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road” (shared with Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy), “You Can’t Fix Stupid” in 2007, and “A Little Unprofessional” in 2014.

In 2009, White received a Patriot Award from the Armed Forces Foundation, and the state of Texas designated April 27th as “Ron White Day.”

Ron White’s Real Estate Ventures

In 2010, comedian Ron White purchased a 4,800 square foot home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area of Los Angeles for $1.505 million. A decade later, he put the three-bedroom, five-bathroom property on the market for $7 million.

White also owned a 2,290 square foot home in Montecito, California, which he listed for sale for $4.475 million in 2014. In addition, he had a 13,082 square foot mansion in Suwanee, Georgia, that he listed for $3.5 million in 2009, $2.5 million in 2013, and $2.4 million in 2017.

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