What is Zach Braff’s Net Worth?
Zach Braff is an American actor, director, producer and writer who has a net worth of 20 million dollars. He has made his fortune through his career in the entertainment industry and his various business ventures. As an actor, Zach is mainly known for his role as Dr. John Dorian in the television show Scrubs. This role propelled him to greater heights in his acting career as he received a lot of acclaim for his comedic talent.
Salary Earnings
Zach Braff has earned handsomely well for his various roles in the entertainment industry. For instance, when he appeared as Dr. John in Scrubs, he was at his peak and earning quite well. His salary fluctuated from one season to another. However, there was a period in which he was earning up to 350 000 dollars per episode which translated to 3.85 million for one of the seasons.
Additionally, while appearing in the show Scrubs, there were several episodes that Zach directed, and he was paid additional money for directing those episodes. Over the years, he has written and directed several films and shows and earned handsomely from these films.
Career
Zach Braff’s career in the acting industry began in the early 1990s. His first role was in the comedy-drama series The Baby-Sitters Club. A few months later, he landed a role in the film Manhattan Murder Mystery. The film was highly praised but did not sell well, and as such, he did not make much from it.
Zach’s breakthrough in the acting industry came in 2001 when he landed the role of Dr. John in the television show Scrubs. His appearance on the show made him a national icon, and for his performances, he received several accolades, including an Emmy Award and Three Golden Globe Award nominations. Besides Scrubs, Zach voiced the titular character in Chicken Little, a role for which he was well compensated.
Zach also continued with his theater career. He has appeared in several plays, including Twelfth Night and Trust, an off-Broadway play. He also wrote the play All New People in 2011; the play debuted in New York City, but months later, it was performed in various theaters in London and Manchester.
As a director, Zach Braff directed the film Garden State; it was a success, making profits of more than 35 million dollars. Zach was also responsible for the film’s soundtrack, for with her received positive praise. For his soundtrack in this film, Zach won a Grammy Award.
Business Ventures
Zach Braff has not only made money through his acting career. He is a business-minded individual, and as such, he has engaged in various business ventures that have contributed to his overall net worth. Zach owns a restaurant which he opened in 2009. He was also helpful in ensuring the running of the Rio Theater in Monte Rio; he helped finance the theater.
In 2020, Zach collaborated with Donald Faison and formed a podcast named Fake Doctors, Real Friends. In the podcast, the two discuss the experiences in the show Scrubs and as they comment on what was happening behind the scenes.