Greg Kinnear is an American actor and television personality. Greg Kinnear net worth is $25 million. He is best known for his roles in films such as “As Good as It Gets,” “You’ve Got Mail,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” and “Heaven Is for Real,” as well as his work as a host on television shows like “Talk Soup” and “The Kennedys.”
Kinnear was born in Logansport, Indiana, and began his acting career in the late 1980s. He has received several award nominations for his performances, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “As Good as It Gets.”
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Date of birth | June 17, 1963 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, television personality |
| Nationality | American |
| Last updated | 2023 |
Greg Kinnear early life
Greg Kinnear was born on June 17, 1963, in Logansport, Indiana, United States. He is the son of Edward Kinnear, a career diplomat with the US State Department, and Suzanne (née Buck), a homemaker.
Due to his father’s work, Kinnear and his family moved around frequently during his childhood, living in such places as Beirut, Lebanon, Athens, Greece, and Brussels, Belgium.
Kinnear attended high school at the American Community School in Athens and later studied at the University of Arizona.
After graduating, he began his career as a radio and television host. He first gained fame as the host of the E! Entertainment Television show “Talk Soup,” and later transitioned into acting, starring in films such as “As Good as It Gets” and “You’ve Got Mail.”
Greg Kinnear Career
Greg Kinnear began his career in the late 1980s as a radio and television host. He gained widespread recognition in 1991 as the host of the E! Entertainment Television shows “Talk Soup,” a comedic review of the day’s news.
He remained with the show until 1995 when he left to pursue a career in acting.
Kinnear made his acting debut in the 1996 film “Twister,” and has since appeared in numerous films, including “As Good as It Gets,” “You’ve Got Mail,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” and “Heaven Is for Real.”
He has received critical acclaim for many of his performances, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “As Good as It Gets.”
In addition to his work in film, Kinnear has also appeared in several television shows, including “Friends,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” and “The Kennedys.”
He has hosted several awards shows, including the Academy Awards and the Emmy Awards, and has received several awards and nominations for his acting and hosting work.
Biography 2023
| Personal Information | |
| Full Name | Gregory Buck Kinnear |
| Birthdate | June 17, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Logansport, Indiana, U.S. |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Occupation | Actor, television personality |
| Years Active | 1988-present |
| Spouse | Helen Labdon (m. 1999) |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (175 cm) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lbs) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Professional Career | |
| First Film | Heaven Help Us (1985) |
| First Television Show | Talk Soup (1991-1996) |
| First Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program (2012) |