What Is Neil Flynn’s Net Worth and Salary?
Neil Flynn, an American actor and comedian, has amassed a net worth of $8 million. He is widely recognized for his notable roles as Janitor in the NBC/ABC series “Scrubs” (2001-2009) and Michael “Mike” Heck in the ABC sitcom “The Middle” (2009-2018).
Flynn has an impressive acting portfolio with over 80 credits. He has appeared in various films, including “Major League” (1989), “Rookie of the Year” (1993), “Magnolia” (1999), “Mean Girls” (2004), and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008). He has also starred in television series such as “Early Edition” (1996-1997) and “Abby’s” (2019).
In addition to his on-screen work, Flynn has lent his voice to several animated projects, including “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” (2020), and “Vixen” (2015-2016), as well as video games such as “Ratchet & Clank” (2002) and its sequels.
Recently, Flynn has joined the cast of the Peacock musical comedy series “Girls5eva,” which was announced in March 2022.
Early Life and Education
Neil Richard Flynn was born on November 13, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, with five siblings in a Catholic household. Flynn attended Waukegan East High School where he won an award for “Humorous Duet Acting” at the Illinois Individual Events state championship with Mike Shklair. After graduation, Flynn enrolled at Bradley University in Peoria where he was a member of the speech team and Sigma Nu fraternity. He earned his degree in 1982 and moved back to Chicago to pursue a career in acting.
Neil Flynn’s Career Highlights
Neil Flynn began his career in theater, performing in productions at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He also formed the Beer Shark Mice improv team with “Saturday Night Live” alum David Koechner. His first television appearance was in a 1982 episode of “Brookside,” and he went on to guest-star in various shows such as “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and “Seinfeld.” He gained recognition for his role as Janitor on “Scrubs” from 2001 to 2009, appearing in 166 of the show’s 182 episodes. He later starred as Mike Heck on “The Middle” from 2009 to 2018, earning a Critics Choice Television Award nomination. In addition to his television work, Flynn has appeared in films such as “Magnolia,” “Mean Girls,” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” He has also lent his voice to animated projects like “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” and podcasts like “Carcerem.”
Neil Flynn’s Award Nominations and Wins
Neil earned a Critics Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for “The Middle” in 2016. He shared a National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble with his “Magnolia” co-stars in 1999. In 2015, he received an Improvisation News New York Award nomination for Improv Comedy: Best in Long Form Improv along with his co-stars.
For his stage work, Neil won a Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for “The Ballad of the Sad Cafe” in 1986. He was also nominated for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for “Whistle in the Dark” in 1988 and Actor in a Revue for “Farewell My Compuserve” in 1996.
Home Purchase in Los Angeles
In 2007, actor Neil Flynn purchased a 1,901 square foot home in Los Angeles for $1.045 million. The property boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
