What is Marc Maron’s net worth?
Marc Maron is an American actor, author, and stand-up comedian who has a net worth of $7 million. He starred in his show Maron on IFC from 2013 to 2016.
But, he is best known for his popular podcast ”WTF with Marc Maron,” where Marc has in-depth conversations with comedy stars and other celebrities.
His stand-up style is frequently compared to American stand-up comedian and actor Richard Lewis.
Biography
He was born on September 27, 1963, in New Jersey, USA, to mother Toby Maron and father Barry R. Maron.
Marc once said about his childhood:
”When I was very young, I was very into comedy.”
Maron added:
Marc Maron on stage during Bill Burr, Marc Maron and Dana Gould at the HBO & AEG Live’s The Comedy Festival – @Getty
”From early on I really liked the stand-ups: Buddy Hackett, Don Rickles, Jackie Vernon. My grandmother was into that.”
He graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in English literature in 1986.
Marc began performing in the late ’80s out of the Comedy Store in LA.
From 1993 to 1994, Maron hosted Comedy Central’s Short Attention Span Theater, replacing Jon Stewart.
In May 2008, Marc toured with Andy Kindler and Eugene Mirman in – ”Stand Uppity: Comedy That Makes You Feel Better About Yourself and Superior to Others.”
In 2012, Maron provided the voice of Magnus Hammersmith in 3 episodes of Metalocalypse, an American adult animated TV series that was created by Tommy Blacha and Brendon Small.
In 2013, he contributed a guitar solo to the charity single named – “Party at the NSA” by Yacht, an electropop music duo.
From 2013 to 2016, Maron appeared in his own IFC television comedy series, titled – ”Maron.” The show ended in 2016 after 4 seasons on IFC.
Glow
Comedian Marc Maron attends the opening night of the Cracker Comedy Festival at the Metro Theatre – @Getty
In 2017, Marc began starring in the Netflix series GLOW. In July 2018, Maron returned to his role for the 2nd season.
His portrayal of Sam Sylvia in the television series earned him both Critics’ Choice and SAG Award nominations.
Podcast
In September 2009, he started his podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” out of his garage.
During a later interview, he said:
”I think the podcast monologues are really the most freeing, because I’m literally talking alone in the garage and have complete freedom on the mind.”
On his podcast, Marc has interviewed iconic personalities such as:
- Lorne Michaels;
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus;
- Ben Stiller;
- Keith Richards;
- Conan O’Brien.
For his 1000th episode, Marc talked with Jane Fonda.
Maron said that his podcast:
“was really a way of me reconnecting with like-minded people – with people I’d known for years – and learning how to talk about problems and issues with friends and peers.”
In the present day, his podcast draws an average of 7 million listeners per month. In total, it has been downloaded more than 400 million times.
Marc Maron attends the premiere of “Afternoon Delight” at ArcLight Hollywood – @Getty
In 2009, it was ranked #3 Best Podcast by iTunes Rewind and skyrocketed to #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.
Another highly successful ”WTF with Marc Maron” podcast guest was former US President Barack Obama.
The US magazine Paste wrote of the episode:
“There has never been a more intimate interview with any president, ever.”
He frequently mentions having to ask his neighbors’ permission to station Secret Service snipers on their roofs during the podcast.
Book
On October 9, 2001, Marc published a book titled – ”The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah.” It is based on his solo show, – ”The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah.” Currently, the book is overpriced by vendors and out of print.
On April 30, 2013, he published his second book – ”Attempting Normal Hardcover.” David Sedaris said about the book:
“I laughed so hard reading this book.”
On October 10, 2017, Maron published another book, named – ”Waiting for the Punch: Words to Live by from the WTF Podcast.”
Wife
In 1997, Marc Maron married Kimberly Reiss. The couple divorced in 2001.
In 2004, Marc married Mishna Wolff, a former standup comedian. He characterized his behavior during their marriage as emotionally abusive. They divorced in 2007.
Mishna Wolff attends the 23rd Women’s Images Awards Presented By The Women’s Image Network at Saban Theatre – @Getty
During an interview, Marc said about his second divorce:
”My second divorce was probably the most devastating thing I ever went through.”
Maron continued:
”I do have some closure around all that stuff, but I can get back into that place.”
Fiancée
In 2013, Marc became engaged to Jessica Sanchez.
On the October 14, 2013, episode of his podcast, he announced that he had broken up with Jessica Sanchez.
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Girlfriend
On a February 10, 2014, episode of his podcast, Marc Maron confirmed he was dating Moon Zappa, an American author and actress who published the novel ”America, the Beautiful,” in 2001.
Marc Maron and Actress Moon Zappa attend the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards – @Getty
On May 1, 2014, he revealed that he was no longer dating Moon.
On March 2, 2015, Marc Maron announced that he was dating Sarah Cain, an American contemporary artist who has had solo exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, the Aspen Art Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
Sarah Cain and Marc Maron attend the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater – @Getty
In 2019, it was reported that they had broken up.
Later, Marc Maron was in a relationship with Lynn Shelton until Lynn’s death (acute myeloid leukemia) on May 16, 2020.
Lynn Shelton and actor Marc Maron attend the Build Series to discuss “Sword of Trust” at Build Studio – @Getty
At the time of writing, Marc Maron is currently single.
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Height
Marc is 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) tall.
Quotes
) Lynn Shelton and Marc Maron attend the IFC Films Spirit Awards Party – @Getty
”When I play by myself, I tend to get into some repetitions. And I tend to be in the sort of blues-rock world.”
”I’ve grown a little more confident in defending movies that other people don’t defend, masterpieces, and for why I think about them.”
”Yes, I’m insecure, yes I have anger issues, but I’m also a pretty decent guy.”
”Somehow, I’ve managed to cultivate an audience of people who are not unlike me.”
”Most of my comedy writing happens through improvisation on stage; doing it in the moment.”
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Net Worth
So, how much is Marc Maron worth? Maron accrued most of his wealth from working as a stand-up comedian. Marc is a legend in the stand-up community. Therefore, Marc Maron has an estimated net worth of $7 million.
He has appeared on Comedy Central, Letterman, Conan, and HBO.
Additionally, Marc earns money from his popular podcast, starring in Netflix’s TV show, GLOW, and selling his books (Attempting Normal, Waiting for the Punch, and The Jerusalem Syndrome).
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