Ron White's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$40 Million
Age:	69
Born:	December 18, 1956
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Comedian
Last Updated:	Feb 5, 2026

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• Introduction
• Comedy Career
• Notable Movie Appearances
• Organica Music Group

Introduction

Ron White is an American professional stand-up comedian, actor, and author with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Comedy Career

Having spent his childhood dreaming of becoming a comedian, Ron White followed his brief ownership of a pottery factory by working on his comedy acts. His first comedy show was released in 1990, with Tater Salad, a.k.a. Busted in Des Moines, launching on the small label Laughing Hyena.

In 1994, he released his second album, Truckstop Comedy, developing his comedy skills and reputation that would lead to his first breakthrough.

Early Success With The Blue Collar Comedy Tour

Ron White’s breakthrough into the mainstream came in 2000 when he began touring as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour comedy troupe.

Together with Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy, and Dave Atell, the group’s show sold out at venues throughout the United States.

Performing in over ninety cities, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour would go on to gross over $15 million, making White exceptionally rich.

He would also return to the format on seven future occasions, appearing as a guest in multiple episodes of Blue Collar TV in the early 2000s.

Breakthrough Into Television Comedy

In addition to his cameo appearances in episodes of Blue Collar TV, Ron White would continue to pick up work on additional comedy shows.

Kath and Kim, Reno 911!, and 12 Miles of Bad Road all featured White in episodes, and he produced and developed further projects with past collaborators.

Working with Attell, White recorded several episodes of The Gong Show with Dave Attell, appearing in the series as one of the celebrity judges.

He also developed The Ron White Show for WB Television Network, a variety show that aired as a pilot in 2005 and featured sketches and cartoons.

White’s on-stage comedy performances continued throughout his career, with many of his albums expanding his success and reputation.

The most successful comedy album, Drunk in Public, was released in 2003 on Hip-O Records, achieving gold certification by the RIAA.

Additional albums came over the following years, with You Can’t Fix Stupid and Behavioral Problems showcasing his evolving comedic style.

He also worked for the Comedy Central network in 2006 on the project Comedy Central Presents Southern Gents of Comedy.

Notable Movie Appearances

While Ron White is best known for his stand-up comedy specials and television appearances, he has also appeared in his own comedy movies.

In 2010, he took on a small role in Sex and the City 2, along with Sarah Jessica Parker, a movie that earned close to $300 million at the box office. While critics poorly received the film, White’s performance led to another successful appearance in a Hollywood comedy the following year.

This saw him working with Jason Bateman and Charlie Day on the movie Horrible Bosses, another smash hit that earned the approval of critics.

Organica Music Group

With his growing net worth and industry clout, Ron White sought to diversify his business interests in 2010 by forming his music label. Named Organica Music Group, the project was established to assist up-and-coming comedians and musicians in promoting their work.

White also uses the platform to release his comedy albums and DVDs, such as the 2013 release A Little Unprofessional, which reached 44 on the US charts.