What is Joey Diaz’s Net Worth?
Joey Diaz, the Cuban-American actor and comedian, has a net worth of $1.5 million. He has appeared in several films and television series, including “Analyze That,” “The Longest Yard,” and “The Many Saints of Newark.” On the small screen, Diaz is known for his role in the sitcom “My Name is Earl.”
Aside from acting, Diaz is also famous for his numerous appearances on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. He also hosts his own podcasts, “The Church of What’s Happening Now” and “Uncle Joey’s Joint.”
Early Life and Education
Joey Diaz was born on February 19, 1963 in Havana, Cuba and raised in North Bergen, New Jersey. His father passed away when he was three and his mother died when he was 16. Diaz struggled with reckless behavior and was taken in by several families. Despite this, he did well in school and graduated from North Bergen High School in 1982. He then attended the University of Colorado at Boulder but ultimately dropped out.
Joey Diaz’s Early Years
In 1988, Diaz was sentenced to four years in prison for kidnapping and aggravated robbery. He served 16 months before being released. While in prison, he performed stand-up comedy routines for other inmates, which sparked his interest in pursuing a career in comedy.
Early Career Struggles and Addiction
Joey Diaz made his professional stand-up debut in 1991 at the Comedy Works in Denver, Colorado after taking a course in stand-up comedy. However, he was still struggling with a cocaine addiction which led to a disastrous set in 1992. Diaz swore off taking the substance before performances and continued to develop his act, winning several amateur comedy competitions.
Moving to Los Angeles and Success
In 1995, Joey Diaz relocated to Los Angeles to take his career to the next level. He found steady success over the next few years and released a number of stand-up comedy specials.
Joey Diaz’s Acting Career
Joey Diaz made his feature film debut in 1998 playing a referee in “BASEketball.” He later appeared in films such as “Spider-Man 2,” “The Longest Yard,” and “Grudge Match.” Diaz took a break from acting for five years before returning in 2021 to play Buddha in “The Many Saints of Newark.”
In the late 90s, Diaz made the transition to acting and appeared in two films in 2002: the drama “American Gun” and the comedy “Analyze That.” The following year, he was in “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.” Diaz subsequently appeared in several films, including “Smiley Face,” “Boiler Maker,” and “The Deported.”
Kicking off the 2010s, Diaz appeared in “Stacy’s Mom,” “Sinatra Club,” and “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.” In addition to his film work, Diaz also had a recurring role on the television series “My Name Is Earl.”
After a five-year break from the big screen, Diaz returned in 2021 to play Buddha in the crime drama “The Many Saints of Newark,” a prequel to the HBO series “The Sopranos.”
Television Career
Joey Diaz began his television career in 2000 with an appearance on the BET stand-up comedy show “ComicView.” He went on to appear in episodes of numerous shows after that, including “NYPD Blue,” “Karen Sisco,” “ER,” “Cold Case,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and “Everybody Hates Chris.” Diaz had one of his bigger roles in 2007, playing a prisoner named Joey on the third season of the sitcom “My Name is Earl.” Diaz closed out the decade with a role in the ABC Family television film “The Dog Who Saved Christmas.”
In 2011, Diaz appeared in episodes of “Supah Ninjas” and “The Mentalist.” He continued to make guest appearances on a range of shows over the subsequent years, such as “Kickin’ It,” “Childrens Hospital,” “Partners,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “TripTank,” “Maron,” and “Superior Donuts.”
In 2020, Diaz landed a recurring role on the Netflix adult animated series “The Midnight Gospel,” which also features the voice talent of Duncan Trussell, Stephen Root, Maria Bamford, Phil Hendrie, and Steve Little, among others.
Joey Diaz’s Success in Podcasting
Aside from his work in film and television, Joey Diaz has become a prominent figure in the podcasting industry. He co-hosted his first podcast, “Beauty and Da Beast,” with Felicia Michaels in 2010, which ran until 2012. Diaz then went on to create “The Church of What’s Happening Now” with co-host Lee Syatt. He later launched “Uncle Joey’s Joint” in 2020.
In addition to his own podcasts, Diaz has made numerous appearances on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” further solidifying his presence in the podcasting world.
Previous Marriage and Children
Joey Diaz was previously married, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1991. He had a daughter with his ex-wife, but they became estranged.
Later, in 2009, Diaz married Terrie Clark, and they have a daughter together.
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