Joe Manganiello Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Joe Manganiello’s Net Worth and Salary?

An American actor, director, producer, and fitness author, Joe Manganiello has amassed a net worth of $40 million. During high school, he excelled as a multi-sport athlete and took the lead in his senior year school musical. However, a torn MCL cut his football career short, prompting him to audition for Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama. Although initially unsuccessful, he spent the following year refining his skills at the University of Pittsburgh, ultimately reapplying and gaining acceptance.

After earning his BFA in Acting in 2000, Manganiello moved to Los Angeles, where he snagged his debut role as Eugene “Flash” Thompson in “Spider-Man.” Following that, he appeared in various television series, such as “So Notorious,” “Las Vegas,” “Jake in Progress,” “Close to Home,” “Scrubs,” “American Heiress,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “One Tree Hill,” ‘Til Death,” “CSI,” “CSI: NY,” and “CSI: Miami.” More recently, he featured in films like “Magic Mike,” “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” and “Rampage.” He gained significant recognition for portraying Alcide Herveaux on the popular paranormal drama “True Blood.”

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on December 28, 1974, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph Michael Manganiello has a rich cultural heritage. His mother, Susan (née Brachanow), has Armenian, Austrian, and Croatian roots, while his father, Charles John Manganiello, is of Italian origin. Joe grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, alongside his younger brother, Nicholas. A standout student athlete at Mt. Lebanon High School, he participated in football, basketball, and volleyball, and was also involved in student theater, notably in “Oklahoma!” during his senior year.

After suffering multiple sports injuries in his senior year, which sidelined any aspirations for a sports career, Manganiello chose to audition for the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Although he was not accepted initially, he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh and reapplied to Carnegie Mellon the following year, ultimately being one of only 17 students accepted into the esteemed program.

During his time at Carnegie Mellon, Manganiello took part in several theater productions throughout Pittsburgh. He graduated with a BFA in acting in 2000 and promptly relocated to Los Angeles to seek acting opportunities. He was soon signed by a talent agency and landed the role of Eugene “Flash” Thompson, Peter Parker/Spider-Man’s primary antagonist, in the 2002 film “Spider-Man,” directed by Sam Raimi.

Career

After debuting in “Spider-Man,” Manganiello found himself landing regular roles in television. Notable appearances during this period include VH1’s “So Notorious” (2006), where he played Tori Spelling’s boyfriend, as well as roles in “Jake in Progress” (2006), “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (2006), “Las Vegas” (2006), “Close to Home” (2006), “Scrubs” (2007), “American Heiress” (2007), partaking in four episodes as Officer Litchman on NBC’s “ER” (2007), and three seasons as Owen Morello in “One Tree Hill.” He also participated in various theater performances like “The Chick Magnet” in New York City in May 2007, a 2008 rendition of “A Streetcar Named Desire” for the West Virginia Public Theatre, and “Unusual Acts of Devotion” at La Jolla Playhouse in June 2009.

In 2009, he secured the character of Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf, on the third season of the HBO series “True Blood” (2010 – 2014), a role he maintained for a total of 42 episodes. To prepare for this character, Joe committed himself to extensive training and adaptation.

with the novels that inspired the series, he not only became familiar but also let his hair and beard grow out, engaged in muscle training twice a day, studied live wolves’ behavior and movements, and got himself a tan. His role in “True Blood” led to significant recognition and rising fame for Manganiello—he was awarded the 2011 Scream Award for Breakout Performance – Male, along with a Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role in Television, and a NewNowNext Award.

While still partaking in “True Blood,” he also undertook various film projects. Manganiello had guest roles in “White Collar” and “Two and a Half Men,” and in 2012, he starred in the film “What To Expect When You’re Expecting.” That same year, he was cast as Big Dick Richie in the film “Magic Mike,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, alongside co-stars such as Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, and Matthew McConaughey. The success of “Magic Mike” created a cultural impact and a box office triumph, leading to the sequel, “Magic Mike XXL,” in 2015, which also featured Manganiello. Other movies he appeared in include “Sabotage” (2014) featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Knight of Cups” (2015), the romantic comedy “Tumbledown” (2015), “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” (2016), “Justice League” (2017) where he played Slade Wilson/Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe, and “Rampage” (2018). He also performed in stage productions like “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, Connecticut.

Additionally, Manganiello produced, directed, and financed his own documentary film, “La Bare,” which was showcased at the Slamdance Film Festival. Within 24 hours of its debut at the festival, he sold both international and domestic rights for the documentary. Another film he directed and produced was the 2007 documentary “DieHardz,” which highlighted Pittsburgh Steelers fans who gather at bars in Los Angeles, California. In 2017, he earned a Mid-Atlantic Emmy award for his narration in the sports documentary “Pittsburgh Is Home: The Story of the Penguins,” chronicling the first 50 years of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team’s history. Beyond his endeavors in acting and directing, Joe is also an author, having released his first book, “Evolution,” through Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books in late 2013.

Personal Life

Engaged after dating for six months, Manganiello…Sofia Vergara became engaged to actress Sofia Vergara on Christmas Day in 2014. A year later, in November 2015, they celebrated their wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. Sadly, their separation was confirmed by Joe and Sofia in July 2023.

He is actively involved with multiple charities, particularly focusing on UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he serves on the board of trustees. Moreover, Manganiello is well-known for his love of Dungeons & Dragons, participating in the game on web shows such as “Critical Role,” alongside “Nerd Poker” and “CelebriD&D.”

Real Estate

Prior to tying the knot in 2014, Sofia purchased a spacious home in Beverly Hills, California, for $10.6 million. In July 2022, Joe and Sofia decided to list this property for $19.6 million. This expansive 11,000-square-foot residence underwent extensive renovations and boasts amenities such as a pool, a sizable gym, a spa, and a movie theater.

In June 2020, Sofia and Joe invested $26 million in a stunning mansion situated within the gated community of Beverly Park, perched in the mountains of Beverly Hills. Previously owned by baseball legend Barry Bonds, this house was in his possession from 2002 until 2014, when it was sold to a Russian billionaire for $22 million.