What is Brian Justin Crum’s net worth?
Brian Justin Crum is an American singer and actor who has a net worth of $1 million. He came in fourth on the 11th season of America’s Got Talent in 2016.
Biography
He was born on May 28, 1988, in San Diego, California, USA.
Brian has two sisters.
His mother, Barbara Crum, is a retired Scripps Mercy Hospital nurse who lives in Hillcrest.
”My mom has always been my rock, my whole life,” he told Chicago Tribune.
Brian came out as gay during elementary school.
He attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
At age 7, Brian did his first theater production.
“I just fell in love with being on stage, and my dad had a crazy record collection, so I was always surrounded by like the Beatles and Billy Joel,” Brian told Bionic Buzz in an interview. He added: “From the time I was very young, I was very submerged in music.”
At age 17, Crum joined the cast of the Broadway show “Wicked.”
Later, Brian was cast in the musical comedy Altar Boyz and Grease. He also moved to New York City.
In 2011, Brian appeared as Daniel Brooks in one episode of the TV series ”Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
America’s Got Talent
In 2016, Crum auditioned for the 11th season of NBC’s talent show America’s Got Talent.
In the semifinals, Brian performed Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”
”I do believe it’s your time now Brian,” Simon Cowell said at the time. He added: ”I think you found your confidence and you’ve turned into more than a singer, you’ve turned into a performer.”
He finished in fourth place in the competition overall, behind Grace VanderWaal, The Clairvoyants, and Jon Dorenbos, but in front of Sal Valentinetti.
On December 10, 2016, Crum released a cover of Robyn’s “Show Me Love” via Prop D Recordings.
America’s Got Talent: The Champions
In early 2019, Brian participated in the inaugural edition of America’s Got Talent: The Champions where he reached the finals with a cover of Elton John’s “Your Song.”
”You own that stage like no one else,” said Heidi Klum. ”You just smashed it; you’re brilliant,” added Mel B, while Howie Mandel said – ”You are a champion.”
He released the single “Circles” a day after America’s Got Talent: The Champions finale.
”With ‘Circles’ I wanted to tell the story of a past relationship and I wanted to showcase what that relationship looked like between two men,” Crum said for HuffPost. He added: ”I really do believe that when you find and you own who you are, there will be a space for that.”
On March 28, 2019, Crum sang the National Anthem at the San Diego Padres opening day game.
In October 2019, Brian released the official video for his single, “Bright.”
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Boyfriend
Brian Justin Crum is dating talent agent and actor Samer Fawaz.
”So fortunate to have such an incredible partner – I love you so much,” Samer wrote on Instagram in March 2021.
Crum used to date Blake Peyrot, an actor and producer known for Big Breakin’, Still Waiting in the Wings, and Waiting in the Wings: The Musical.
In July 2017, Brian and his boyfriend had an incident in a taxi.
”Uber moments after performing at SanDiegoPride my boyfriend and I were thrown out of our car for kissing,” Crum tweeted on July 17, 2017. ”Hope you will take action.”
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Quotes
”If I see a dog on the street, I have to stop and say hi; I have to have a moment.”
”My life, the way I live my life, is going to make a lot of people uncomfortable.”
Trivia
He named Céline Dion and Freddie Mercury as influences.
Net Worth
So, how much is Brian Justin Crum worth?
Crum earned most of his wealth from performing on Broadway, touring with The Addams Family as well as with Queen’s rock theatrical We Will Rock You.
On YouTube, Crum has over 24 million views — this means an estimated $75k in revenue.
On Spotify, Brian has around 33k monthly listeners.
Therefore, singer and actor Brian Justin Crum has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
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Virginia Stroud
Sunday 2nd of April 2023
Here I am, a 75 year old woman in love with a 35 year old gay man. I think the control you have of your vocals is the best, easily compared to my love of Freddie Mercury. Do I see My best friend is a gay man. Do you see a patter here?
Diane
Thursday 29th of December 2022
I will never watch AGT again. The winner was good, yes, but not NEAR as good as you!!!
Andrea
Tuesday 25th of October 2022
Loved watching your first performance on AGT and all of the rest. You rocked it all! You have a gift!
Patty
Thursday 6th of October 2022
Brian Justin Crum has it all. One of the most powerful, over the top singers ever. His performance on AGT was stupendous. Brian was the winner undoubtedly. He completely took my breath away.
August
Monday 12th of September 2022
You are Great!!!