From Fame With 'Scream' to TV Stardom for 'Ray Donovan': Liev Schreiber's Life and Net Worth

What is Liev Schreiber's net worth?

Popular for his role in the "Scream" movie franchise and later for films such as "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," celebrated American actor, producer, and screenwriter Liev Schreiber has earned a $40 million net worth. Apart from on-screen appearances, he is also famous for narrating the HBO series "Hard Knocks" and has voiced the supervillain Kingpin in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

What are Liev Schreiber's sources of income?

Acting has been Schreiber's key source of income ever since he gained widespread recognition as Cotton Weary in the "Scream" trilogy, which opened doors to big-budget studio productions for him. He was also celebrated for his contributions to independent films like "Walking and Talking," "The Daytrippers," and "Big Night."

His portrayal of Orson Welles in the HBO movie "RKO 281," earned him several nominations. Schreiber also played supporting roles in studio films like Ron Howard's "Ransom," "The Hurricane," and "The Sum of All Fears." The 2004 remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" and the 2006 film "The Omen" were particularly significant for Schreiber, as was his role in the 2001 film "Kate & Leopold."

Known for Shakespearean plays, Schreiber's performance in "Hamlet" in a 1999 revival at The Public Theater received praise, and his role in "Henry V" in a 2003 Central Park production earned critical acclaim. He has also lent his voice to numerous documentaries, PBS series, and commercials. His narration for HBO's "Hard Knocks" and documentaries like "Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals" and "Broad Street Bullies" has been widely recognized.

In 2005, Schreiber explored direction and writing with his film adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's short story, "Everything Is Illuminated." He won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross" in 2005. On the small screen, his role in the Showtime drama series "Ray Donovan" earned him five Golden Globe Award nominations and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

He then starred in critically acclaimed films like "Spotlight," which won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His return to Broadway in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" and his role in the film "Human Capital" was a huge success. He contributed to animated films, such as "Isle of Dogs" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." 

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Personal life

Schreiber was born Isaac Liev Schreiber on October 4, 1967, in San Francisco, California. He studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He had two children with Naomi Watts, but the two parted ways in 2016. He then got hitched in 2023 with Taylor Neisen and the couple recently bought a home in New York for around $5 million.

Awards and recognition

- 2005 Tony Awards: Best Featured Actor in a Play for "Glengarry Glen Ross" 

- 2010 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Actor in a Play for "A View from the Bridge" 

- 2015 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards: Best Supporting Actor for "Spotlight" 

- 2015 Gotham Independent Film Awards: Ensemble Performance for "Spotlight"

- 2015 Independent Spirit Awards: Robert Altman Award for "Spotlight" 

- 2015 Satellite Awards: Best Cast in a Motion Picture for "Spotlight" 

- 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for "Spotlight

FAQs

Why was Liev Schreiber in the news recently?

Liev Schreiber made headlines when he married Taylor Neisen in 2023.

Does Liev Schreiber have any kids?

Liev Schreiber has two children: Sasha and Kai.