Charles Eugene Boone was born on 1 June 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida USA, and claims the American pioneer Daniel Boone among his ancestors. Pat Boone is best known as a clean-cut pop star during the early days of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s and 50s, during which period he had a string of hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
So just how rich is Pat Boone? Sources estimate that Pat has managed to accumulate a net worth of $30 million, most of his wealth having been earned from his singing career, but also from many other activities, such as writing songs, directing films, and sometimes acting as a spokesman, plus from his bestseller “Twixt Twelve and Twenty”.
Pat Boone Net Worth $30 Million
During the period of his successful pop singing, Pat was one of the biggest charting artists along with such celebrities as Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney. The fact that Boone had 38 Top 40 hits proves him being a notable singer. Many of Boone’s hit singles were covers of hits from black R&B artists, who had difficulties promoting themselves in the USA. Regardless, in total Pat Boone sold 45 million albums, and this definitely added a solid sum to his net worth.
In 1950s and 60s, Pat Boone’s net worth was increased because of his career on television, too. Pat appeared on “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom” broadcasted on ABC channel. In total, it released 115 episodes in three years. The show was popular because famous celebrities appeared on this show: Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, and Elvis Presley among others.
Further, as an actor Pat Boone has appeared in 12 Hollywood movies, which have also benefited Pat’s net worth. Pat performed in such movies as “April Love” (1957), “Never Put It In Writing” (1964), “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (1965), a documentary “Roger & Me” (1989). Pat`s most recent performance as an actor was in the 2008 documentary “Hollywood On Fire”.
Currently, he is still a member of “Gosper Music Hall of Fame”, founded in 1971. This is an association that gives respect to all the artists and music bands that contribute to gospel music: Pat Boone focused on gospel music in the 1960s. Pat also increases his net worth by being a motivational speaker, and a political commentator.
As regards Pat Boone`s personal life, singing is everywhere in his family. Since 1953 he has been married to Shirley Lee Foley, a daughter of the country music artist Red Foley. They have four daughters, two of whom singers, including Debby Boone, a Grammy Award for Best New Artist winner. The whole family has performed together as gospel singers.
