Ioan Gruffudd is an actor born on 6th October 1973, in Llwydcoed, Aberdare, Wales, and is probably best known for his roles in films like the blockbuster “Titanic”(1997) and the British-American war film “Black Hawk Down”(2001), but also for playing the title role in the “Hornblower” TV series (1998-2003), for which he is widely recognized mostly in the U.K.
Have you ever wondered how rich Ioan Gruffudd is? According to sources, it has been estimated that Ioan Gruffudd’s net worth is over $1 million, accumulated from a 30 year-long acting career, during which he has appeared in varied television and film roles, and won numerous awards. Since he is still active, his net worth continues to grow.
Ioan Gruffudd Net Worth $1 Million
Ioan was the eldest of three children in the Gruffudd family, and was raised in a Protestant non-conformist household. His family moved to Cardiff while he was still a child, and he attended Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdar, Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Comprehensive schools. As a teenager he was a successful oboist, playing for several years in the South Glamorgan Youth Orchestra, as well as winning prizes for his high baritone singing. When he was 13, Ioan started his acting career in the Welsh TVfilm “Austin”(1986), soon moving to the Welsh language soap opera “Pobol y Cwm”(1987-1994). In 1992, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where in his final year he was cast in Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler”, as the husband of the lead character. Thanks to this role, he was offered the lead role in the 1996 remake of “Poldark”. His net worth was established.
A year later he played in “Wilde”, and soon after took a role in the blockbuster film “Titanic”. After this, Gruffudd landed the lead role in the Emmy Awarded A&E historical mini TV series “Hornblower”, a role for which he is still probably most recognized. His other television work includes “Great Expectations”(1999), “Warriors”(1999), “The Forsyte Saga”(2002), “Ringer”, “Forever”, as well as starring in films such as “102 Dalmatians”(2000), “Black Hawk Down”(2001), “King Arthur”(2004), “Fantastic Four”(2005) and its sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”(2007), “Amazing Grace” (2007), “Fireflies in the Garden”(2008), “W.”(2009), “Sanctum”(2011) and many others, all adding to his net worth.
When it comes to his more recent activity, during 2012 Ioan filmed “Mariah Mundi and the Midas Box” throughout the south-west of England, and the film was released in 2014. In April 2016, he was cast in the “UnReal” TV series.
Among other awards, this multiple-acknowledged actor won a BAFTA Award in 2008, and has been nominated for an MTV Movie Award, Razzie Award and a Teen Choice Award.
In his personal life, Gruffudd is married to actress Alice Evans, and the couple live in Los Angeles, California. The two met during the filming of “102 Dalmations”, married in September 2007 and have two daughters. Both Ioan and his long-time friend actor Matthew Rhys, are patrons of “Trust PA.” a UK spinal injuries charity.
