Gary Owen is an American actor and stand-up comedian who has a net worth of 4 million dollars. He has made most of his fortune through his successful career in the entertainment industry. Gary’s biggest breakthrough came in 1997 when he was named the funniest serviceman after performing comedy on Comic View. Following his success on the comedy show, Gary began landing roles in various comedy films, including Daddy Day Care and Think Like a Man.
Early Life
Gary Owens was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to young parents who were high school sweethearts. At the time of his birth, Gary’s mother was just 18, and his parents did not stay together for long. They separated, after which Gary’s mother remarried. His stepfather was unemployed, and as such, the family struggled financially. His mother worked in a local factory, and whatever little she could earn, she helped the family in catering for food and other needs.
Gary’s childhood financial struggles had a role in his determination to ensure economic success. He did not want his family to lack the way he did while growing up. Gary attended a local school, after which he joined the U.S. Navy and served for six years.
Career
Gary began his comedy career while serving in the U.S. Navy in San Diego. He used to make his colleagues laugh, and they encouraged him to pursue a comedy career. As such, while still serving in the Navy, Owen would drive to Los Angeles over the weekends to perform stand-up comedy in various events and clubs. Gary noted that his comedy was not well received at first, but after some time, people started understanding his style.
After a year of struggling to impress his audiences, Gary managed to make his audience laugh after telling a joke to a Black audience. This made him love the African-American community, and mostly told his jokes to Black audiences. He even participated in black comedy competitions and won one of them.
In 1997, Gary gained national fame after his appearance on the comedy show Comic View. He continued appearing on the show and became a fan favorite. Afterward, he was given one hour on the show, and he later became the only white man to have hosted the Comic View show.
Over the years, Gary Owens has released several comedy specials, including Urban Legend, Gary Owen: True Story, and Breakin’ Out the Park, among several others. Gary was so popular among the Black audience and in 2011, he was named by Ebony magazine as “Black America’s Favorite White Comic”
Acting Career
Besides comedy, Gary has appeared in several films and television shows. After his breakthrough as a comedian, Gary began landing roles in comedy films. His first role was in Held Up, where he appeared alongside Nia Lang and Jamie Foxx. His other projects include Little Man, Rebound, and Who Made the Potatoe Salad? He also appeared in Think Like a Man, which starred Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson.
Generally, Gary has made his fortune through his successful career as a comedian and actor. Besides, he has made the right financial decisions that have led to his financial success.
