As one of the most talked-about figures, Sinbad has built a significant fortune. Our team analyzed the latest data to provide a clear picture of their income.

What is Sinbad's Net Worth and Salary?

Sinbad is a Michigan-born actor and comedian who has a net worth of $100 thousand. Sinbad first gained national attention when he beat fellow comicDennis Milleron "Star Search" in the mid-80s.  The exposure he gained from "Star Search" led to a role on "The Redd Fox Show," as well as guest starring roles on such shows as "The Cosby Show" and "Keep on Cruisin'."  In 1987, he was cast in the role that would bring him widespread fame, as Coach Walter Oakes on "A Different World."  From there, he went on to star in multiple films, including "Necessary Roughness," "Coneheads," "Meteor Man," "Houseguest," and "Jingle All the Way."  He also guest starred on such television shows as, "Roc," "Cosby," "Ready to Run," "Moesha," "Resurrection Blvd." and "Slacker Cats."  He starred in his own sitcom, entitled "The Sinbad Show" for one season.  He has appeared in multiple successful stand-up comedy specials for HBO, among other channels, and he's released multiple comedy DVDs.

Financial Problems

Unfortunately, Sinbad has battled with the IRS over various tax issues for nearly a decade.In May 2013, he was forced to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the filing, Sinbad claimed that he had just $131,000 in assets and $10.99 millionin debt. In total, he owed $375,000 to American Express, $30,000 to Bank of America, $2.3 million to the state of California, and $8.3 million to the IRS. The $8.3 million debt covered taxes owed for the years 1998-2006. As for his assets, Sinbad claimed his monthly income at the time was $16,000, and he still owned a 2007 BMW 750 and a 2010 Lincoln Navigator.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy means Sinbad's debts were reorganized, not completely wiped clean as would be the case with Chapter 7. Chapter 7 is much worse for an individual's credit and is only an option when the debtor has no assets or income.

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Early Life

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

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