Craig Ferguson Net Worth, Wife, Personal Life, Career & Biography

Craig Ferguson is an American television host, author and comedian who is most popular as the host of the game show titled “Celebrity Name Game” and “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson”. Furthermore, he is also the host of the CBS late night TV show “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”.

Craig Ferguson, 56, is actually a Briton who moved to America to pursue his career. Let’s learn more about Ferguson net worth, career and personal life in detail.

CRAIG FERGUSON: EARLY LIFE, CAREER AND NATIONALITY

Craig Ferguson was born on May 17, 1962 in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland, which makes his nationality British. Ferguson was born to British parents Robert and Janet Ferguson. He grew up in Cumbernauld, Scotland, despite being born in Glasgow. Craig attended Cumbernauld High School, after which he began an internship as an electronics technician at the local factory of the American company Burroughs Corporation.

raig Ferguson’s career started as a drummer in a rock band called ‘Exposure’. He pursued a musical career for some time, even performing live concerts.

Later, through the influence and encouragement of his colleague, Ferguson tried his hand at acting. He performed as ‘Bing Hitler’ at the Edinburgh Film Festival, which earned him critical acclaim, making his act a hit. After that, Ferguson also made a few TV appearances on some UK channels. His career in the United States began after he was spotted by Rick Siegel at the Edinburgh Festival and invited him to come to America by being offered a role in the 1995 ABC comedy Maybe This Time. Similarly, Craig also became a part of The Drew Carey Show from 1996 to 2003. During his time on the show, he also starred in movies like The Big Tease, Saving Grace, and I’ll Be There.Apart from this, he has also acted in many other films.

In 2004, Ferguson was rumored to be cast as host after Craig Kilborn on The Late Late Show. However, it was in 2005 that Ferguson’s show aired and named The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. The show was a big hit with its audience. It reached a good number of 2 million viewers till the year 2008, also surpassing Jimmy Fallon in 2009. However, till 2014 the show started losing its position and finally Ferguson left the show . After that, he appeared in several TV shows. Later in 2016, he returned with his game show Join or Die with Craig Ferguson.

CRAIG FERGUSON: WIFE AND PERSONAL LIFE

Craig Ferguson’s personal life is just as interesting as his career. The host has been married three times to be precise. He was first married to Anne Hogarth in 1983, but the marriage only lasted three years. After which he married Sascha Corwin with whom he also has a son named Milo Hamish Ferguson. The couple divorced after 6 years of marriage. Eventually, he married his current wife, an art dealer from Vermont named Megan Wallace-Cunningham in the year 2008. They have a son together born in the year 2011 named Liam James.

CRAIG FERGUSON: FORTUNE

Craig Ferguson is a famous TV name who has proven himself as a performer, writer and TV host throughout his career. Undoubtedly, he has earned a lot of money throughout these years. His net worth estimate is $30 million as he earns $8.5 million a year.

Craig Ferguson is active on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram. He often shares articles from his private life as well as his work.