Michael David Rapaport, born on the 20th of March, 1970, is an American actor, director, and host of his own podcast show. He became famous for his performances in television shows like “Friends”, “Prison Break” and “Boston Public”.
So how much is Rapaport’s net worth? As of early 2016 it is reported to be $12 million, gained mostly from his movie and television appearances and podcast show during a career spanning over 25 years.
Born in Manhattan, New York City, Rapaport is the son of David Rapaport and June Brody, who are both significant personalities in the world of radio. As a teenager, he grew up loving basketball and has a love for hip-hop music which later on impacted his career as a host of his own podcast show. He attended various high schools, but was expelled, after which he moved to Los Angeles, California to try performing as a stand up comedian. After a couple of years performing on stage, his career in front of the camera soon followed when he got the chance to appear in one of the episodes of the television show “China Beach” in 1990. His net worth was established.
Michael Rapaport Net Worth $12 Million
In 1992 Rapaport landed his first role in the movie entitled “Zebrahead”; his performance as a Jewish teen fighting for his life and his love for a black girl earned him positive reviews and recognition. Because of his natural talent, he immediately became one of the most sought-after character actors in Hollywood. In 1993 alone, he starred in four films, namely “True Romance”, “Point of No Return”, “Money for Nothing”, and “Poetic Justice”. He also appeared in the television show “Friends” in 1994, playing the boyfriend of Phoebe, Lisa Kudrow’s character. His early appearances in movie and television shows started to build is acting career and his net worth.
For almost 20 years, Rapaport has been a constant face on both film and television, and his overall portfolio as an actor now totals over 60 movie appearances and over 30 roles in television shows, and as a guest. Some of his notable performances are in the television show “My Name is Earl” playing the character of Frank, and “Prison Break” in which he played Homeland Security Agent, Donald Self.
Aside from acting, Rapaport also has other endeavours. In 2008 he began directing, the documentary film “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest” which was released in 2011. He also appeared in various music videos and lends his voice to many video games. He also has his own podcast show “I am Rapaport: Stereo Podcast” with friend Gerald Moody. He makes guest appearances in other podcast shows like “The Adam Carolla Show”, “Anna Faris is Unqualified”, and “His & Hers Podcast” to name a few. All of his various projects have contributed to the growth of his net worth.
In terms of his personal life, Rapaport once dated actress Lili Taylor but the relationship ended badly. In 2000, he married Nicole Beatty, and they have two children.
