Bruce Church was born on the 9th February 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, but as an actor, comedian, and screenwriter, he is better known by his stage name Bruce Bruce, and best known for hosting the “BET’s Comicview” (2000-2002). Bruce has also appeared in over ten movies and TV shows including “The Wash” (2001), “xXx: State of the Union” (2005), “Idlewild” (2006), and “Who’s Your Caddy?” (2007), and these have helped him increase his net worth. Bruce has been an active member of the entertainment industry since 1999.
Have you ever wondered how rich Bruce Bruce is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Bruce`s net worth is as high as $4 million, accumulated through being a stand-up comedian, and his appearances in numerous movies and TV shows, as well as for being a spokesman for “Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits”.
Bruce Bruce Net Worth $4 Million
Bruce Church grew up in one of the meanest ghettos in Atlanta, called The Bluff. After finishing high school, Bruce started to work as a chef at a local BBQ restaurant, but the customers enjoyed his jokes while he was cooking, so Bruce decided to start a career as a comedian, although he also worked as a Frito-Lays salesperson before joining the Comedy Act Theater in Atlanta to perform.
His TV debut came in 1999, when he appeared in the television special “Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 11”, with Michael Colyar and Martin Lawrence. A year later, the BET’s Coast to Coast searched for talented stand-up comedians, and gave Bruce a chance to host the “BET’s Comicview” show in 12 episodes from 2000 to 2002. Meantime, in 2001, Bruce made his film debut in DJ Pooh’s comedy “The Wash”, starring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. He also starred in a “Comedy Central Presents” special in 2003, before he released his one-hour comedy special DVD “Bruce Bruce Live” the same year.
Bruce’s second film was the comedy called “Hair Show” (2004), starring Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique. He also appeared in “xXx: State of the Union” (2005), with Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson, and Willem Dafoe. Later, Bruce had parts in movies such as “Cloud 9” (2006) starring Burt Reynolds, and “Idlewild” (2006) with his Atlanta friends from “Outkast”, Big Boi and Andre 3000. His following films included “Who’s Your Caddy?” (2007), starring Big Boi, Jeffrey Jones and Terry Crews, and Tim Story’s “Think Like a Man” (2012), additionally increasing his wealth. Most recently, Bruce appeared in the TV comedy series “Maron” in 2015, adding further to his net worth.
Bruce has had some memorable performances at the most popular comedy festivals, including “Laffapalooza” in Atlanta (1999-2002), “Just For Laughs Comedy Festival” in both Chicago (2009) and Montreal (2000, 2003, and 2008), and the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen (2002), which also added a lot to his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, there is no public information on any private relationships, not even a rumour to interest the gossip columnists. However, Bruce Bruce is known to have a big car collection, including four Buick muscle cars, and two Harley Davidson trucks, among others. He often enjoys them as he frequently travels across the USÂ between his two homes in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
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