As one of the most talked-about figures, Craig Ferguson has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What Is Craig Ferguson's Net Worth and Salary?

Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-born American comedian, actor, writer, author, director, producer, and voice actor who has a net worth of $30 million. Craig Ferguson is probably most famous for being the former host of the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," an Emmy Award-nominated, Peabody Award-winning late-night talk show that aired on CBS. At his peak of hosting the "Late Late Show," Craig earned an annual salary of $8.5 million.

Early Life

Craig Ferguson was born on May 17, 1962, in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. He is the son of Robert and Janet Ferguson. When he was six months old, the family moved to a Development Corporation house in the nearby town of Cumbernauld. He attended Muirfield Primary School and Cumbernauld High School. Ferguson's first visit to the U.S. was at age 13 to visit an uncle who lived on Long Island. He left high school at age 16 for an apprenticeship as an electronics technician at a local factory. In 1983, Ferguson moved to New York City and worked in construction in Harlem, later working as a bouncer at a nightclub before moving back to Scotland.

Career

Ferguson began his entertainment career in the United Kingdom, dabbling in music, comedy, and theatre. He was a drummer for Glasgow punk bands such as Night Creatures and Exposure, as well as Ana Hausen and the Bastards from Hell. That band was later renamed Dreamboys and was fronted by vocalistPeter Capaldi. The group performed regularly around Glasgow in the early '80s. Craig credits Capaldi for inspiring him to try his hand at stand-up comedy.

Ferguson, after a nerve-wracking first on-stage comedy appearance, decided to create a character that he described as a "parody of all the über-patriotic native folk singers who seemed to infect every public performance in Scotland." He first performed as the character in Glasgow, and it became a hit at the 1986 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. After his success at the festival, Craig was offered many small roles on TV shows in the United Kingdom. He also found success in musical theater and appeared on stage as Brad Majors in the London West End production of "The Rocky Horror Show" in 1991.

He moved back to the United States, now trying his luck in Los Angeles, in 1994 when his sketch comedy show "The Ferguson Theory" was canceled after a short run in the UK. His first U.S. acting role was as baker Logan McDonough on the short-lived 1995 comedy "Maybe This Time," starringBetty WhiteandMarie Osmond. His big break came when he was cast on "TheDrew CareyShow" (1996-2003) as the title character's boss, Mr. Wick. He played the role with an over-the-top posh English accent and was a wildly popular character during his tenure on the show. He left the show in 2003 but remained a recurring character for the last two seasons of the series and was part of the two-part series finale in 2004. During the time he was on "The Drew Carey Show," Craig devoted his time to writing and working in his trailer on set in between his own scenes. During this time, he wrote and starred in three independent films: "The Big Tease," "Saving Grace," and "I'll Be There." For his work, Ferguson won Best New Director at the Napa Valley Film Festival.

Ultimately, Craig Ferguson's financial journey is a testament to their success.

Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.