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What Is F. Gary Gray's Net Worth?

F. Gary Gray is an American film director who has a net worth of $12 million. F. Gary Gray first gained fame as a music video director for artists likeIce Cube, TLC, and Outkast. Today, F. Gary Gray is best known for directing blockbuster movies like "The Italian Job," "Straight Outta Compton," and "The Fate of the Furious," which would go on to be one of the 20 highest-grossing movies of all time with $1.2 billion in worldwide revenue to date.

Early Life

F. Gary Gray was born Felix Gary Gray on July 17, 1969, in New York City. He first appeared as an uncredited actor in the 1989 movie "Major League," which was written and directed by David S. Ward, who also wrote "TheSting." Gray then shifted gears towards music video directing.

Directing Career

Just three years later, Gray would get the opportunity to direct the music video for Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day." The video is a literal adaptation of the song's lyrics in which its subject, Ice Cube, goes through what it is like to survive a typical day in tumultuous Compton, Los Angeles. "It Was a Good Day" has become an iconic music video and would result in subsequent directorial jobs for Gray.

At age 26, fresh off the success of "It Was a Good Day," Gray was given the opportunity to direct his first film, an urban comedy written by rapper Ice Cube. Titled "Friday," the film also starred Ice Cube alongside then up-and-coming comedianChris Tucker.

"Friday" had a theatrical release date of April 26, 1995, and the film received wildly positive reviews from moviegoers at large, from entertainment industry insiders, and from critics. The film was praised for its comedic sequences, sharp writing, and equally sharp acting performances. The film also garnered huge commercial success and grossed $27.4 million against a $3.5 million budget. Over the years, "Friday" has obtained a large cult following and has inspired various pop-cultural references, launching a media franchise that includes the sequels "Next Friday" (2000) and "Friday After Next" (2002).

Ultimately, F. Gary Gray's financial journey is a testament to their success.

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