Charles Grodin's Net Worth At The Time Of His Death May Surprise You

Beloved actor Charles Grodin died at 86 years old on May 18 (via The New York Times). Grodin's son, Nicholas, told the outlet that his father died at his home in Wilton, Connecticut of bone marrow cancer.

Before his death, Grodin had a long career as an actor on both the stage and the screen. After dropping out of the University of Miami to pursue a career in acting, Grodin began his career by nabbing a few small parts on a variety of television series and the stage.

In 1962, he landed his big break starring in the Broadway classic "Tchin-Tchin," opposite Anthony Quinn and Margaret Leighton. After his break-out performance in the production, Grodin starred in the 1964 Broadway production "Absence of A Cello." Over the years, Grodin continued to work in theater and even earned credits as a director for the productions "Lovers and Other Strangers" and "Thieves." His most memorable role on stage was opposite Ellen Burstyn in Bernard Slade's "Same Time, Next Year." However, while the thespian gained acclaim for his work on stage, it was his unforgettable film and television roles that truly cemented his status as an icon.

Charles Grodin's first big film role was Dr. Hill in Roman Polanski's 1968 psychological thriller "Rosemary's Baby" (via IMDb). The rising actor quickly landed a slew of parts in other high-profile projects, including "Catch 22" and "The Heartbreak Kid," which became his most memorable role. Grodin played the male lead in the romantic comedy and proved he had what it took to carry a film to success. He continued to appear in high-profile films such as "King Kong," "Midnight Run," "The Incredible Shrinking Woman," and "Beethoven." Grodin also landed recurring roles in television series like "Fresno," "Louie," and "Madoff".

Grodin acted in 70 projects over the past 60 years. He's also credited with directing three made-for-television films and has producer credits on two of the three films. Grodin wrote the screenplays for "11 Harrowhouse" and "Movers and Shakers" in addition to starring in both films. He also hosted his own late-night talk show, "The Charles Grodin Show," on CNBC from 1995 to 1998, which helped him earn his reputation as a comedy legend (via Vulture).

Celebrity Net Worth reports that Grodin's net worth was $12 million dollars at the time of his death.