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Who is Drew Carey and what is his net worth?

DREW Carey has enjoyed a decades-long career in entertainment, starring in everything from improv comedy programs to game shows.

With so many titles under his belt, the comedian has earned himself an impressive net worth.

Drew Carey has been hosting The Price is Right since 2007
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Drew Carey has been hosting The Price is Right since 2007Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Drew Carey?

Drew Allison Carey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1958.

The former US Marine Corps member is best known for being a comedian, actor, writer, and game show host.

In 1980, Carey enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served for six years.

Carey first tried his hand at comedy in April 1986 at the Cleveland Comedy Club.

In 1992, Carey was credited for working on the TV series The Torkelsons.

In subsequent years, he starred in television programs Home Improvement, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Dharma & Greg, and King of the Hill.

He also earned a role in the 1993 movie Coneheads with Dan Aykroyd.

In 1997, Carey earned a nomination for Best Spoken Comedy Album at the Grammy Awards.

Carey has never married. He was previously engaged to chef Nicole Jaracz. The two called off their engagement in 2012.

The host was also engaged to Amie Harwick, a Playboy model turned sex therapist, in 2017. The pair split in 2018.

Harwick was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse, on February 15, 2020.

Carey's parents are Beulah Collingwood and Lewis Carey.

His mother, Beulah, who died in 2002, frequently appeared on his sitcom The Drew Carey Show. His late father, Lewis, died in 1966.

Carey is the youngest of two brothers, Neal and Roger.

The television host currently resides in Los Angeles.

Drew Carey took over for Bob Barker as the host of The Price is Right on CBS
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Drew Carey took over for Bob Barker as the host of The Price is Right on CBSCredit: Getty Images

What is Drew Carey's net worth?

Drew Carey is well known for his sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, which ran from 1995 to 2004.

He is also popular for serving as the host of the ABC improv comedy show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Carey has hosted the CBS game show The Price Is Right since 2007. Carey is reported to make a cool $12.5million per year filming the program.

According to , Carey has an estimated net worth of $165million with most of his financial success stemming from his entertainment career.

When did Drew Carey start hosting The Price is Right?

The Price is Right is the longest-running game show in television history.

The program features audience members competing to win cash and prizes.

The first episode of The Price is Right aired on September 4, 1972, on CBS. The long-running series was first hosted by the late Bob Barker.

Barker, who died at the age of 99 on August 26, 2023, retired in June 2007 after 35 years leading the show.

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Carey was named the new host of The Price is Right on July 24, 2007.

The first episode of The Price is Right featuring Carey as the lead aired several months later on October 15.

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