Robert Torry was born on the 12th January 1969, on Fort Ord Military Base in California, USA, and is an actor and comedian, best known for his roles in such movies as “American History X” (1998), “Don’t Say a Word” (2001), “The Animal” (2001), and “Runaway Jury” (2003). Torry’s career started in 1993.
Have you ever wondered how rich Guy Torry is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Torry’s net worth is as high as $500,000, an amount earned largely through his successful acting career. In addition to playing in movies, Tory has worked in various TV series, and as a stand-up comedian, which have improved his wealth too.
Guy Torry Net Worth $500,000
Guy Torry was born on a military base where his father was stationed, but moved to St. Louis when he was five. Guy went to the Southeast Missouri State University, where he developed an interest towards comedy, and after graduation moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
In 1993, Torry debuted in an episode of Primetime Emmy Award-nominated series “Family Matters”, while in 1995 he played in “Martin” starring Martin Lawrence. He continued with roles in such movies as “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood” (1996) alongside Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and Keenen Ivory Wayans, and in “One Eight Seven” (1997) starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, and Kelly Rowan. In 1998, Torry had a part in Tony Kaye’s Oscar-nominated film “American History X” with Edward Norton and Edward Furlong, while in 1999 he worked in Ted Demme’s Oscar-nominated “Life” starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Obba Babatundé. Guy ended the decade with the series “The Strip” (1999-2000), and in Martha Coolidge’s Golden Globe Award-winning biography “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge” (1999) with Halle Berry. His net worth was well established.
In the early 2000s, Torry appeared in popular series such as “The X-Files” (2000), “NYPD Blue” (2001), and “The Shield” (2002). He also played in “The Animal” (2001) starring Rob Schneider, and in Michael Bay’s Oscar-winning “Pearl Harbor” (2001) alongside Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, and Josh Hartnett, which earned around $450 million worldwide and helped Torry to increase his net worth significantly. Guy had supporting roles in such films as “Don’t Say a Word” (2001) starring Michael Douglas, Sean Bean, and Brittany Murphy, and in “Runaway Jury” (2003) with John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, and Dustin Hoffman. More recently, Torry played in “Slow Burn” (2005) starring Ray Liotta, Jolene Blalock, and LL Cool J, in “Funny Money” (2006) with Chevy Chase, Penelope Ann Miller, and Armand Assante, and in “Axe to Grind” (2015). He is currently filming the movie “Civilian Life”, which is in a post-production and will be released in 2017.
Regarding his personal life, Guy Torry was married to Monica Askew from 2002 to 2008; they married soon after he proposed her on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. Torry is a good friend with Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, Anthony Anderson, and Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
He is known for his charity work within the Giving Back the Love Foundation, which his brother founded in 1996, and since then Torry has contributed through youth and community programs. He has also donated to charity foundations of famous athletes such as Terrell Owens, Marshall Faulk, Andre Johnson, Ray Lewis, Shaquille O’Neal, Jimmy Jackson, Magic Johnson, Tarence Kinsey, and Chris Weber.
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