What is Kurt Sutter’s Net Worth?
Kurt Sutter, an American writer, director, producer, and actor, has a combined net worth of $40 million with his wife, actress Katey Sagal. He is most famous for his work on the FX television crime drama series “The Shield” and “Sons of Anarchy.” Sutter created “Sons of Anarchy,” produced, wrote, and directed for both shows, and also played recurring roles. He later produced the series “The Bastard Executioner” and co-created the series “Mayans M.C.,” a spinoff of “Sons of Anarchy.”
Kurt Sutter’s Early Life and Education
Kurt Sutter was born in Rahway, New Jersey in 1960. His parents were a secretary for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and an employee at the General Motors plant in Linden. He attended Roselle Catholic High School and went on to graduate from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in mass media in 1986. After moving to New York City, Sutter taught at the Gately/Poole Conservatory and performed in theater. He later earned his Master of Fine Arts in performance and directing from Northern Illinois University.
Kurt Sutter’s Career on “The Shield”
Kurt Sutter started his career on television in 2002 as a staff writer for the FX crime drama series “The Shield.” He also made his acting debut on the show, playing the role of Margos Dezerian, an Armenian mob hitman, in four episodes from 2002 to 2004.
As a writer, Sutter continued to work on the show and was promoted to story editor for season two. He eventually became a co-producer, supervising producer, and executive producer for the show’s final two seasons. “The Shield” ended in late 2008.
Kurt Sutter’s “Sons of Anarchy” Career
Kurt Sutter created the crime drama series “Sons of Anarchy” for FX in 2008, following the conclusion of “The Shield.” The show centers on the activities of an outlaw motorcycle club in the fictitious town of Charming, California, and ran for seven seasons until 2014, spanning 92 episodes. Sutter served as the show’s head writer, penning most of the episodes, as well as executive producing it. He also directed the season finales for all seven seasons. In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, Sutter appeared on the show in a recurring role as Otto Delaney, a member of the club who is incarcerated.
Kurt Sutter’s TV Career and Controversies
In 2015, Kurt Sutter created a new FX series, “The Bastard Executioner,” a historical fiction drama set in early 14th-century Wales. He also wrote and executive produced the show, and appeared in the main role of Ludwig Von Zettel, better known as “The Dark Mute.” The show was canceled after one ten-episode season.
Sutter went on to co-create the FX crime drama series “Mayans M.C.” with Elgin James, a spinoff of “Sons of Anarchy.” He wrote some episodes for the show during its first and second seasons. However, in 2019, Sutter was fired from FX due to multiple complaints about his unprofessional behavior on set.
After his departure from FX, Sutter began working on some projects for Netflix, including a Western series called “The Abandons.”
Kurt Sutter’s Film Credits
Kurt Sutter, known for his work on television, has also made a name for himself in the film industry. In 2015, he wrote the screenplay for the boxing drama “Southpaw,” which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams and was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
In 2021, Sutter made his acting debut in the dystopian science-fiction action thriller “Chaos Walking,” directed by Doug Liman. He played the role of Cillian Boyd, one of the adoptive fathers of the protagonist, Todd Hewitt, played by Tom Holland.
Sutter has also directed the horror film “This Beast” for Netflix, adding to his diverse range of film credits.
Kurt Sutter’s Personal Life
Kurt Sutter married actress Katey Sagal at their home in Los Angeles in 2004. They have a daughter named Esme who was born via surrogacy in early 2007. Sagal played the main role of Gemma Teller Morrow on Sutter’s show “Sons of Anarchy.”
Aside from his work in the entertainment industry, Sutter is also a vegan and an animal rights activist. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, which is reflected in his show “Sons of Anarchy.”
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter’s Real Estate Transactions
In 2005, Katey and Kurt bought a Hollywood Hills home for $3.7 million. They sold it for $3.8 million in 2010 to “American Idol” musician Rickey Minor.
The couple then purchased a new home in Bel Air’s Moraga Estates for $3.7 million in December 2010. They sold it for $7.7 million in April 2022.
In February 2022, Katey and Kurt bought a Hollywood Hills home from the early 1920s for $5.8 million.
