What is Adrien Brody’s net worth? Is Adrien Brody married?
Introduction
Adrien Brody is an American actor best known for his roles in The Pianist, Houdini, The Brutalist, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Biography
He was born on April 14, 1973, in New York City, as Adrien Nicholas Brody.
His maternal great-great-grandfather was painter Ábrányi Lajos.
His mom, Sylvia Plachy, is a photographer, while his dad, Elliot Broody, is a retired teacher.
Adrien Brody and his mother, photographer Sylvia Plachy attend the celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18, 2009 – @Getty
He grew up in the Woodhaven section of Queens in New York.
“I grew up without a lot of money and my parents grew up with far less money,” Adrien said in an interview. “And that’s kept me in line. Really in line.”
At age 13, Brody landed a leading role as a rebellious orphan in the TV movie, Home at Last.
In 1989, he made his big-screen debut in the romantic comedy New York Stories.
In 1993, Adrien played Lester — the lead character’s delinquent mentor in the history film — “King of the Hill.”
In 1996, he performed in the action film Bullet with Mickey Rourke and Tupac Shakur.
The Pianist, The Oscar, and The Kiss
Adrien Brody is seen on February 28, 2013 in Los Angeles – @Getty
In 2002, Brody portrayed Władysław Szpilman in the biographical film The Pianist, which was produced and directed by Roman Polanski.
To play Szpilman, Adrien learned to play the piano and virtually starved himself, losing 30 pounds.
“It made me have a much greater understanding of loss,” Brodry confessed about playing the role. “That so many people have experienced in this world.”
In 2003, Brody won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Pianist at the age of 29.
At 29, Brody was the youngest man to ever win the Oscar for best actor.
“It’s been very helpful for my career, but I’m trying to stay on the path I was on before,” he later said.
Before giving his acceptance speech during the Oscar live ceremony, he kissed actress Halle Berry.
Adrien Brody suprises presenter Halle Berry with a kiss after he won the Oscar – @Getty
“I bet they didn’t tell you that was in the gift bag,” Brody said while looking at Halle.
On May 10, 2003, Brody hosted the Saturday Night Live show.
In 2005, he played Jack Driscoll in King Kong. The film grossed over $556 million against a record-breaking $207 million budget.
In 2014, Brody starred as Harry Houdini, in Houdini — a two-part miniseries. Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times called Brody “a treat to watch.” Also in 2014, he played in The Grand Budapest Hotel.
In 2017, Adrien played Luca Changretta in the fourth season of the Peaky Blinders.
In 2019, he inked with the CAA Creative Artists Agency.
In 2024, he made his London theatre debut in The Fear Of 13.
The Brutalist
Adrien Brody attends the “Manodrome” photocall during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin 2023 – @Getty
In 2024, the Grand Budapest Hotel star performed in Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist as architect László Tóth, who flees from post-war Europe for the US.
In early 2025, The Brutalist earned Adrien the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
“This film, as many of you may know, is an opportunity for me to honour my ancestral struggles,” the actor explained.
On January 6, 2025, Halle Berry congratulated Adrien on his Golden Globe via Instagram:
“Congratulations my friend. You are truly one of one!”
In February 2025, his performance in The Brutalist won him the best leading actor gong at the BAFTA Film Awards.
He’s also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in The Brutalist.
The Brutalist received ten Oscar nominations.
Girlfriend/Wife
Adrien Brody is not married.
In 2019, Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman were first linked romantically.
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman with FIJI Water at The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2025 – @Getty
Georgina Chapman is an English fashion designer who co-founded the fashion label Marchesa. She was previously married to disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Funny note – Brody and Chapman share the same date of birth – April 14.
In the summer of 2021, the two made their red carpet-debut at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In January 2025, the couple walked the Golden Globes red carpet together.
Adrien Brody and his partner Georgina Chapman arrive at the “Manodrome” premiere during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin – @Getty
Adrien Brody was previously in relationships with – Monet Mazur, Keira Knightley, Sky Nellor, Elsa Pataky, Michelle Dupont, and Lara Lieto.
Height
Adrien Brody is 6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m) tall.
Adrien Brody – Net Worth
So, how much is Adrien Brody worth?
Brody earned most of his wealth from performing in 77 movies and TV series.
For his role in The Brutalist, Brody was paid $1.5 Million, $10 million for King Kong, and $2.75 million for The Village.
“I’ve never taken a role for money,” the American actor declared. “I felt it would be wrong – not necessarily a career decision – just wrong.”
In November 2010, he sued the producers of the thriller Giallo since he was owed $640,000. At that time, the producers said that Brody had been paid nearly $1 million. In January 2011, Brody has reached a settlement with the film’s backers.
Adrien Brody attends the “Based On A True Story” screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival – @Getty
“I am happy that things have been resolved and that people can now enjoy seeing the film,” he said. Therefore, Adrien Brody has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Real estate
in 2007, Brody paid $650,000 for the Stone Barn Castle, a historic dwelling in Central New York. He spent 7 years renovating the property which was built in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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