Tommy Wiseau Net Worth

May 2024 · 7 minute read

Tommy Wiseau net worth is
$500,000

Tommy Wiseau Wiki Biography

Tommy Wiseau was born on the 3rd October 1955, in Poznan, Poland, and is an acting director, screenwriter, producer and actor, who became known through the movie “The Room”. Even though the film is described as one of the worst films of all time, it has achieved cult movie status because of that reputation. Wiseau has been active in the entertainment industry since 2003.

How much is the net worth of Tommy Wiseau? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $500,000, as of the data presented at the end of 2017. Film, television and the Internet are the major sources of Wiseau’s modest fortune.

Tommy Wiseau Net Worth $500,000

To begin with, after leaving his native country he moved to Western Europe and apparently lived for a period in France. He later emigrated to the US, and became resident of Louisiana. He settled at a certain time in San Francisco, where he worked in a hospital.

Concerning his professional life, prior to starting a career in acting, Wiseau wanted to become a rock star. He has been influenced by such artists as James Dean, Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor among others. Wiseau’s most famous work is the cult film “The Room” released in 2003. The film was immediately downplayed by the reviewers, however, it eventually became a cult classic, with nocturnal performances in cinemas throughout the country. In 2004, Wiseau produced and starred in the short documentary “Homeless in America”. In 2010, Wiseau played a role in a short film called “The House That Drips Blood on Alex”, a parody of horror films, written and produced by the sketch group Studio8.

Talking about his career on television and the internet, Wiseau produced and acted in the pilot episode of a television series called “The Neighbours” (2008). In 2009, Wiseau had a guest role in an episode of the fourth season of “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”, and iIn 2011 Wiseau appeared in a YouTube web series called “Tommy Explains It All”. In these episodes Wiseau explained his vision on various topics, ranging from “Citizen Kane” to the art of kissing. Wiseau also appeared in parts on Machinima.com, called “The Tommy Wi-show”, in he played various computer games such as “Mortal Kombat” and provided comments.

To conclude, all the above mentioned engagements have increased the total size of Tommy Wiseau net worth.

Finally, in the personal life of Tommy Wiseau, he is believed to be single, but there is no information on his private affairs. Wiseau studies psychology as a hobby.


Full NameTommy Wiseau
Net Worth$500,000
Date Of BirthOctober 3, 1955
Place Of BirthPoznan, Poland
Height5 ft 8 in (1.74 m)
ProfessionFilm director, Screenwriter, Actor, Film Producer, Writer
EducationAmerican Conservatory Theater, Vince Chase Workshop, Jean Shelton Acting Lab, Laney College, Stella Adler Academy of Acting
NationalityAmerican
NicknamesPierre Wiseau , The Birdman , Thomas Pierre Wiseau
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TommyWiseau
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TommyWiseau
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tommywiseau/?hl=en
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1382072
AwardsHarvard's Ivory Tower (Harvard Undergraduate Television) Filmmaker of the Year (2010), Audience Award – Feature (Miami Festival, 2004), Best Social Documentary (L.A. Festival, 2004), Audience Award/Documentary Film Award - New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (2004)
MoviesBest F(r)iends: Unmasked (2018), Game Bang (TV Series, 2017), The Neighbors (2014-2016), Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015), Playboy Adventures (TV Series short, 2006), The Room (2003), Car Botz (Short, 2017), The House That Drips Blood on Alex (2010)
TV ShowsTommy Explains It All (TV Series documentary, 2011), The Tommy Wi-Show (2011), The Frollo Show (2011-2012), MoreHorror in Hollywood (2015), Tommy Wi-Show Bonus Videos, Tommy Wi-Show Episodes, Tommy Wi-Show Fan-Made Items, Tommy Wi-Show Episode 10 SNEAK PEEK! (2012), Tommy Wi-Show DVD Commercial (201...
#Trademark
1Friendly person
2Curly black hair
3Characters enter the scene saying "Oh hi [insert name of character]"
#Quote
1I was born on Planet Earth.[2015]
2Well, you have to think positively, number one. And do what works for you, number two. Stretching, you can do all kinds of different stuff. Some people can not do 100 push-ups, they get tired, but I can. I don't encourage people to do something that hurt themselves. Enjoy yourself and think positively. If somebody is negative, just let it go, you know? Don't listen to something negative, let it go.[2015]
3I like a lot of classic movies, like, for example, Citizen Kane (1941), James Dean movies, etc, etc.
4I like acting better than anything else, but, you know, directing's good.
5I'm not here to criticize anyone.
6I'm not a god, I'm just a simple guy.
7I studied movies for many years, but I am professionally an actor because I, my background is actually a stage actor and acting.
8We have many Lisas, Marks, Dennys, Johnnys, and other characters from The Room (2003) in America and in the entire world.
9My background is in psychology and I'm also a stage actor. That's my background.
10When people sometimes misquote me, I don't know if they understand what I'm saying.
11I'm satisfied with the way The Room (2003) turned out, and I don't want to change anything.
12As a director, it's my job to provoke, and when people decided 'The Room' be called a phenomenon, or whatever you call it, it's fine with me.
13You cannot have the drama without comedy.
14I am pro-freedom.
15I inspire myself.
16As a filmmaker and an actor, my job is to react towards people, but I want a reaction from them.
17When I was little kid, I used to want to be a rock star.
18I want to be always actor.
19When I was a little kid, I wanted to be, like, you know, a movie star, you know? Or, I always have interest in movie, you know? Because I like the visual aspect of the movies, et cetera.
20I always say that you don't have to like The Room (2003), but you will discover something - maybe a tiny little thing - and say, 'Wait a minute, maybe I want to see more.'
21As a director, I have to feel realism from actors, and they can't be plastic.
22All topics, issues, and subjects in The Room (2003) add to the depth of the characters in the movie, and they are equally important.
23Express yourself, don't hurt yourself.
24I'm going to do more movies and travel.
25I like vampires.
26I am pro-expression. I am pro - you know, as long as you don't hurt anyone.
27You can laugh, you can cry, you can express yourself, but please don't hurt each other.
#Fact
1Got his SAG (Screen Actors Guild) card by writing, producing, directing, and starring in a commercial for a company he owns.
2While Wiseau said that he got the funding for The Room by importing and selling leather jackets from South Korea, some crew members of The Room said that the money came from an organized crime money-laundering scheme, though Wiseau said that is highly unlikely.
3Often drinks red bull while filming.
4Is independently wealthy and does not rely on film making to live.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Cold Moon2017post-productionRodeo Official
Banned, Exploited & Blacklisted: The Underground Work of Controversial Filmmaker Shane Ryan2017post-production segment :"The Making of Samurai Cop 2"
The Disaster Artist2017completedHenry
Best F(r)iends2017filmingHarvey Lewis
The Neighbors2014-2016TV SeriesRicky Rick / Charlie
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance2015Linton
The PET Squad Files2013TV SeriesJacque
The Tommy Wi-Show2011TV SeriesT.W.
The House That Drips Blood on Alex2010ShortAlex
Playboy Adventures2006TV Series shortDoctor
The Room2003Johnny

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow2015Video short
The NeighborsTV Series written by - 3 episodes, 2015 based on a book by - 3 episodes, 2014 - 2015 based on the book by - 1 episode, 2015 creator - 1 episode, 2014
Homeless in America2004Documentary short
The Room2003written by

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow2015Video short
The Neighbors2014-2015TV Series 4 episodes
Homeless in America2004Documentary short
The Room2003

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance2015executive producer: TPW Films
The Neighbors2014-2015TV Series producer - 3 episodes
Homeless in America2004Documentary short producer
The Room2003executive producer / producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Trap Door2011Video special thanks: TPW Rentals
Little Blue Pill2010thanks
Shut Up and Talk2015TV Series special thanks - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Enter the Samurai2017Documentary completedHimself
MoreHorror in Hollywood2015TV SeriesHimself
Shut Up and Talk2015TV SeriesHimself
Flickers!2014TV SeriesHimself
Fashionably Nerdy Geek Chic TV2014TV SeriesHimself
Tommy Explains It All2011TV Series documentaryHimself
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!2009TV SeriesHimself
Homeless in America2004Documentary shortHimself - Interviewer

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Audience AwardNew York International Independent Film & Video FestivalBest Feature FilmThe Room (2003)
2004Documentary Film AwardNew York International Independent Film & Video FestivalBest Social DocumentaryHomeless in America (2004)

Known for movies


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