| Celebrated Name: | Richard Karn |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Richard Karn Wilson |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 68 years old |
| Birth Date: | 17 February 1956 |
| Birth Place: | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 90 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Tudi Roche (m. 1985) |
| Children: | Yes (Cooper Karn Wilson) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | American actor and former game show host |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Richard Karn is a 62 years old TV host as well as an actor from America. He got famous after his supporting role in ‘Home Improvement,’ a sitcom show of the 90s. He played Al Borland, an introverted, ambitious licensed contractor and a master plumber. He has been a part of many movies, and TV series meant for direct broadcast and has over 11 feature films under his name.
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Early Life
Richard Karn Wilson was born on 17th February 1956 in Seattle, Washington, to Lousie and Gene Wilson. His father served in World War II as a Seabee (Construction Battalion member). He also has a sibling sister named Sue. Richard went on to attend Roosevelt High School as a teenager, and when he graduated from there, he enrolled himself at the University of Washington.
In the university, he became a part of the world known fraternity named ‘Beta Theta Pi.’ Alongside that, he also gained more experience in drama and theatre at the Edinburgh Festival. He shifted to NYC after majoring in Drama in 1979. He got the chance to do a commercial of Michelob bear. The 1980 Super Bowl was the first occasion on which the advertisement got featured. He signed up in the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) as Richard Karn due to an already existing entry of Richard Wilson.
Richard Karn married Tudi Roche, his co-star on the show, ‘Home Improvement’ in 1985. They had a son in 1992 whom they named Cooper Wilson.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 17 February 1956, Richard Karn is 68 years old as of today’s date 22nd November 2024. His height is 1.78 m tall, and his weight is 90 kg.
Career
Richard Karn and his wife moved to LA in 1989. In the 1990s, Richard appeared in a few commercials of ‘Orchard Supply Hardware.’ He worked as a part-time caterer at events in a Jewish Synagogue. Funnily, it was after he went to attend a driving school on receiving a traffic citation that he encountered his first chance in acting. An agent filled him on the casting of an anticipated show called ‘Home Improvement.’
Richard Karn got the role of Al Borland, which was previously supposed to be depicted by Stephen Tobolosky. Still, it had to be re-casted due to his unavailability and previous commitments. Richard’s role was supposed to be a guest role in the initial episode, but then he became a constant cast member when the show was approved for television. Apart from many movies and TV series, Richard has also been a part of the game show, ‘Family Feud,’ in which he played the role of the 4th host. He worked in the show from 2002 to 2006.
He has also been in music videos, like The Strokes’ ‘Someday.’ He was assigned as the host on ‘Bingo America’ on 6th October 2008, after replacing Patrick Duffy on the Game Show Networks’ Installment. Richard also worked for the GSN radio as a sub/optional host.
Awards and Achievements
Richard Karn has crossed many milestones during his journey to become a renowned TV personality and has thus, received many achievements and praise along the way. He has even won the ‘TV Land Fan Favorite Award’ due to his large appeal among the masses.
Net Worth & Salary of Richard Karn in 2024
As of November 2024, The total net worth of Richard Karn is $12 million, thanks to his disarming acting prowess.
Richard Karn has risen to fame due to his hit image of a game show host. He is outgoing and charming as a host as well as an actor while on screen. His personality seeps through every role he plays, thus, making it unique and hard to forget. Richard’s fortune is the result of his talented acting and excellent communication skills.