As one of the most talked-about figures, Scott Foley has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What is Scott Foley's Net Worth and Salary?
Scott Foley is an American actor who has a net worth of $7 million. Scott Foley is probably best-known for his roles on the television shows "The Unit", "Felicity" and "Scandal". He appeared in 69 episodes of "The Unit", 84 episodes of "Felicity" and 100 episodes of "Scandal". He also had main roles on a number of short-lived shows, including "A.U.S.A.," "The Goodwin Games," "Whiskey Cavalier," and "The Big Leap." On the big screen, Foley has appeared in such films as "Scream 3," "Below," and "Let's Kill Ward's Wife," the lattermost of which he also wrote and directed.
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Early Life and Education
Scott Foley was born on July 15, 1972 in Kansas City, Kansas to Constance and Hugh. He has two younger brothers. Due to his father's work as an international banker, he spent his childhood growing up in Japan and Australia. When Foley was 15, the family settled in St. Louis, Missouri. His mother passed away from cancer around this time. For his education, Foley went to Ladue High School and Clayton High School.
Television Career
Foley first appeared on television in a 1995 episode of the series "Sweet Valley High." A couple years later, he was in the television film "Crowned and Dangerous." Foley's breakthrough came in 1998. That year, he landed the main role of Noel Crane on the drama series "Felicity," starringKeri Russellas the titular character; he also played Cliff Elliot in five episodes of "Dawson's Creek." Upon the conclusion of "Felicity" in 2002, Foley took on the recurring role of animal trainer Sean Kelly on the sitcom "Scrubs." He played that role through 2009. During his years on "Scrubs," Foley appeared on some other shows. In 2003, he starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom "A.U.S.A." From 2006 to 2009, Foley starred as Sergeant First Class Bob Brown on the CBS action drama series "The Unit." Also in 2009, he starred in the miniseries "The Last Templar" and began a recurring role on the sitcom "Cougar Town."
In 2010, Foley started playing Henry Burton on the medical drama series "Grey's Anatomy"; he remained in that role through 2012. He had another recurring role from 2011 to 2012 on the fantasy horror series "True Blood," playing Patrick Devins. Following that, Foley starred on the short-lived sitcom "The Goodwin Games." He then landed one of his biggest roles yet, playing US Navy intelligence officer Jake Ballard on the political thriller series "Scandal," a part he played from 2013 until the show's end in 2018. During that time, Foley made appearances on "Undateable" and "Insecure," and lent his voice to the children's animated show "Goldie & Bear." His other credits have included starring roles on the short-lived series "Whiskey Cavalier," from 2019, and "The Big Leap," from 2021.
Ultimately, Scott Foley's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.