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Bill Lawrence Co-Created Hits Like 'Scrubs' and 'Ted Lasso'; What's His Net Worth?

Bill Lawrence signed a new five-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group in 2022.
PUBLISHED JAN 8, 2024
Cover Image Source: Bill Lawrence speaks onstage at The 45th Annual HUMANITAS Prize | Getty Images | Photo by Gregg DeGuire
Cover Image Source: Bill Lawrence speaks onstage at The 45th Annual HUMANITAS Prize | Getty Images | Photo by Gregg DeGuire
Name Bill Lawrence
Net Worth $250 Million
Sources of Income Writing, Production
Date of Birth December 26, 1968
Age 55 Years 
Gender Male
Profession Screenwriter, Television Producer, Television Director, Writer, Actor
Nationality United States of America

Bill Lawrence, the renowned American screenwriter, producer, and director, has a net worth of $250 million. Regarded as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment business, Lawrence has contributed to the creation and production of highly successful television shows like "Scrubs," "Spin City," "Ted Lasso," and "Cougar Town."

(L-R) Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller attend the premiere of Apple TV+'s
(L-R) Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller attend the premiere of Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" | Getty Images | Photo by Rodin Eckenroth

Lawrence's primary source of earnings stems from his roles as a creator, writer, and producer for television shows. After graduating, Lawrence started working as a staff writer on the ABC sitcom "Billy," gaining early exposure to the industry. He then contributed to well-known shows like "Boy Meets World," "Friends," and "The Nanny." Later, he wrote for the short-lived sitcom "Champs."

Lawrence's breakthrough as a creator came with the ABC multi-camera sitcom "Spin City." Co-created with Gary David Goldberg, the show, starring Michael J. Fox as a deputy mayor of New York City, achieved remarkable success and lasted for six seasons. Following this, Lawrence created the single-camera sitcom "Scrubs" in 2001. He not only wrote but also produced and directed the show.



 

In 2002, Bill Lawrence ventured into animation by co-creating the animated sitcom "Clone High" for MTV alongside Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Despite its short-lived single-season run, the show gained a cult following. Lawrence then co-created Cougar Town in 2009, a single-camera sitcom that premiered on ABC and later moved to TBS. This series, executive produced by Courteney Cox, continued Lawrence's success streak in television.

In 2013, Lawrence co-created and executive produced the TBS sitcom "Ground Floor" and served as an executive producer for Fox's "Surviving Jack" and NBC's "Undateable." He later created the multi-camera comedy series "Spaced Out" and served as an executive producer for "Whiskey Cavalier," an action dramedy that, unfortunately, faced cancellation after ten episodes.

One of Lawrence's recent successes is the Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso," which he co-created. Premiering in 2020, the show garnered widespread acclaim and won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. He also signed a new five-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group in 2022.

(L-R) Neil Goldman, Bill Lawrence, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Jason Segel, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Luke Tennie and Brett Goldstein of Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking' pose for TV Guide Magazine during the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 18, 2023 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images | Photo by Maarten De Boer
(L-R) Neil Goldman, Bill Lawrence, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Jason Segel, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Luke Tennie, and Brett Goldstein of Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking' | Getty Images | Photo by Maarten De Boer

Lawrence and his wife owned a mansion on Malibu Cliff in the Point Dume area, which they purchased in 2003 for $4.75 million. In 2017, they sold the property for $21 million. They also own a six-bedroom home in Los Angeles worth $12.6 million. The house was bought by actress and entrepreneur Victoria Principal. The couple had listed the home in 2013 for $11 million.


 
 
 
 
 
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Lawrence was born on December 26, 1968, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He has been married to "Scrubs" actress Christa Miller since 1999, and the couple has three children. He was previously married to Megyn Price.



 

- Primetime Emmy Award 2023: Outstanding Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso"

- Primetime Emmy Award 2022: Outstanding Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso"

- Primetime Emmy Award 2021: Outstanding Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso"

- PGA Award 2022: Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy for "Ted Lasso"

- WGA Award 2021: Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso"

- WGA Award 2021: New Series for "Ted Lasso"

- Just Laughs Award 2021: Comedy Series of the Year for "Ted Lasso"

- Pena de Prata 2021: Best Comedy Series for "Ted Lasso"

 Bill Lawrence and Scott Foley of the television show 'Whiskey Cavalier' speak during the ABC segment of the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 05, 2019 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images | Photo by Frederick M. Brown
Bill Lawrence and Scott Foley speak during the ABC segment of the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour | Getty Images | Photo by Frederick M. Brown

How did Bill Lawrence start his career?

Bill Lawrence began his career as a staff writer on the ABC sitcom "Billy" and went on to write for shows like "Boy Meets World" and "The Nanny" before creating his successful series.

Which show brought Bill Lawrence immense success?

"Scrubs," a medical comedy-drama that premiered in 2001, was a breakthrough for Bill Lawrence.

Who is Bill Lawrence's wife?

He has been married to "Scrubs" actress Christa Miller.

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