Bert Kreischer Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Bert Kreischer’s Net Worth?

Bert Kreischer, an American stand-up comedian, actor, reality television host, writer, producer, and podcaster, has amassed a net worth of $14 million. In an August 2023 episode of his “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast featuring Rob Lowe, he publicly remarked on the earlier estimate of his net worth being $8 million at the time, stating, “mine’s low. I think they undershoot these.”

Known as “The Machine,” Bert Kreischer is recognized for his shirtless stand-up comedy performances. He has been featured in comedy specials like “Comfortably Dumb” (2009), “The Machine” (2016), “Secret Time” (2018), “Hey Big Boy” (2020), and “Razzle Dazzle” (2023). A film adaptation of his iconic “The Machine” story was released in 2023, bearing the same title.

Since 2012, Bert has been the host of the podcast “Bertcast,” and he co-hosts two other podcasts, namely “Bill and Bert” (with Bill Burr) and “2 Bears 1 Cave” (with Tom Segura).

Throughout his career, Kreischer has hosted shows like “Hurt Bert” (2004) and “Bert the Conqueror” (2010–2011; 2016) and has created and hosted the cooking show “Something’s Burning” (2018). He also starred in the Netflix reality series “The Cabin with Bert Kreischer” in 2020, serving as an executive producer for that show as well as for “Hurt Bert,” “Comfortably Dumb,” “The Machine,” and “Something’s Burning.” In 2014, Kreischer released his memoir “Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child,” and received “Variety’s” Creative Impact in Comedy Award in July 2021.

Early Life

On November 3, 1972, Bert Kreischer was born Albert Kreischer Jr. in Tampa, Florida. His father, Al, worked as a real estate attorney, while his mother, Gege, focused on early childhood development. Bert attended Jesuit High School before enrolling at Florida State University, where he joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and pursued a degree in English. During his sixth year at the university, “The Princeton Review” named FSU as the top “party school” in America for 1997. Kreischer earned the title of “the top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country” from “Rolling Stone,” which published a six-page piece about him named “Bert Kreischer: The Undergraduate.” This article grabbed the attention of director Oliver Stone, who acquired the rights to his story, prompting several writers to submit scripts. After the initial deal fell through, one writer adapted Kreischer’s character into “Van Wilder,” which was sold to National Lampoon. The film “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” featuring Ryan Reynolds was released in 2002. In 2014, Bert mentioned he had never actually watched the film, having had no involvement with it.

Career

Bert Kreischer’s first stand-up performance took place at the Tallahassee bar and nightclub known as Potbelly’s. Following this, he sent a recording of his act to agent Jason Steinberg, who invited him to New York City for some stand-up shows. After relocating to NYC, Kreischer secured a position working the door at the Boston Comedy Club in Greenwich Village. A few months later, he received a sitcom offer from Will Smith’s production company.

In 2001, Bert made appearances in the short film “Prepare to Meet Thy God” and the pilot episode of “Life with David J.” By 2004, he starred in…

Kreischer appeared on the DVD “National Lampoon Live: New Faces – Volume 2” and guest-starred in “The Shield.” Additionally, one of his stories was animated for the Comedy Central show “Shorties Watchin’ Shorties.” He was featured in the 2007 film “Alpha Mail,” and later participated in the 2008 reality series parody “Reality Bites Back,” sharing the screen with Amy Schumer, Tiffany Haddish, and various other comedians.

His debut comedy special, “Comfortably Dumb,” premiered on Comedy Central in 2009. The following year, he took on the role of host for the Travel Channel series “Bert the Conqueror.” From 2011 to 2015, he made regular appearances on “Rachael Ray.” His presence was also noted on shows like “Conan,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Master Debaters with Jay Mohr,” “Comics Unleashed,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” and “This Is Not Happening.”

Kreischer was the host of “Trip Flip” on the Travel Channel from 2012 to 2015, and in 2016, his second comedy special, “The Machine,” was featured on Showtime. He lent his voice to the animated Nickelodeon series “The Loud House” in 2017, followed by the release of his Netflix specials, “Secret Time” and “Hey Big Boy” in 2018 and 2020, respectively.

In 2020, he was the star of Netflix’s “The Cabin with Bert Kreischer,” a reality series where he embarks on a self-care journey, inviting his funny friends to assist in his quest for mental and physical rejuvenation.

April 2021 brought the exciting announcement of Kreischer starring alongside Mark Hamill in the film “The Machine,” described as a “genre-bending comedy based on Bert’s real-life escapades and his hit stand-up routine ‘The Machine.’” This stand-up, which has garnered over 80 million views, recounts Bert’s adventure in Russia that involved him robbing a train with the Russian mafia. Bert is also taking on the role of executive producer for the film. Additionally, Netflix released his special “Razzle Dazzle” in 2023.

Kreischer featured on the DIY Network series “Man Caves” in 2011, where hosts Tony Siragusa and Jason Cameron transformed his garage into a man cave, complete with a humidor and a “floor-to-ceiling media center.” In his man cave, Bert records his weekly podcast, “Bertcast,” which he also produces. He has made guest appearances on various podcasts including “WTF with Marc Maron,” “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and “Doug Loves Movies.”

Personal Life

Bert married LeeAnn Kemp in December 2003, and together they have two daughters, Georgia (born in 2004) and Ila (born in 2006). Residing in Los Angeles, LeeAnn hosts the podcast “Wife of the Party” from Bert’s man cave. When asked by “Fatherly” to characterize himself as a father, Kreischer remarked, “Selfish. Mediocre. Loving. There are dads who kill it. I’m not one of those dads.” He further shared that he was raised Catholic and is “ten times more religious than anyone else in [his] family,” although he and LeeAnn do not plan to raise their children within any religious framework due to LeeAnn’s non-religious stance.

Real Estate

Bert and LeeAnn purchased a property in the Valley Village area of Los Angeles, California, for $529,000 in 2010. The home, at the time of buying, was a modest 1,400 square feet. Following their acquisition, they renovated the residence significantly and added a structure in the back that has served as a podcasting space. They additionally own at least one other property in Los Angeles, and a home situated in Tampa, Florida.