Richard Harris Net Worth

Richard Harris, an Irish actor, singer, producer, and director, had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death in 2002. Born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Ireland, Harris developed a passion for rugby during his childhood but his sporting ambitions were halted after he contracted tuberculosis. He later moved to Great Britain, where he pursued acting and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Harris made his film debut in 1959 and experienced significant success in the film industry over the next four decades, appearing in over 70 film and television productions. Some of his notable works include This Sporting Life, Camelot, Gladiator, and the Harry Potter films, where he portrayed Professor Albus Dumbledore. In addition to his acting career, Harris also had a successful music career, notably with his hit song "MacArthur Park" and won multiple Grammy Awards for his work as a singer.

He also ventured into directing and producing, working on films such as The Hero and Echoes of a Summer. Harris married twice, first to Elizabeth Rees-Williams and later to actress Ann Turkel. Despite battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, he continued working until his death on October 25, 2002.