Lenny Henry Net Worth — The Complete Breakdown

Here are the complete net worth details of comedian, Lenny Henry.

Sir Lenworth George Henry, aka Lenny Henry, is quite a famous comedian known for several television shows such as 'Chef!' and 'The Magicians.' While the British television personality's best feature includes humor, dialogue, and sarcasm, he is a wholesome package with resounding success as a singer, writer, actor, and television presenter.

The Worcestershire-based television actor is a divorcee to Dawn French and a father of one. With over four decades of active involvement in the industry with immense hard work, Henry not just garnered global fame but also amassed significant net worth. So, without wasting much time, let's find out about the comedian's career earnings and value.

Lenny Henry is a Multi-Millionaire by Net Worth

The 61-year-old television personality, Lenny Henry, got the tag of a multi-millionaire since he owns a staggering net worth of $9 million as of 2020. The primary source of his soaring fortune undoubtedly is his regular television appearance, be it for his 'The Lenny Henry Show' or 'Comic Relief'.

Beside television, the comedian used to work in broadway as well and even has a smooth musical journey underway. The talented personality, with the help of a few musicians like Jakko Jakszyk, released a music album, 'New Millennium Blues'.

Lenny Henry accumulated a whopping net worth of $9 million as of 2020.
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Thanks to his forty-plus active years in the entertainment industry, Henry holds enough expertise and experience to earn far more than the average salary of $39.40 per hour. The comedian rose through the ranks to become on of UK's greatest comedians and is also the first British comic to release a live stand-up comedy film. Besides money, the artist even got enough recognition for his works such as the BAFTA Television: Special Award in 2016 after all his hard work in acting and weight-loss journey.

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A fan of West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Henry put his hands in production as he both starred and produced BBC web series, 'Conversations with my Wife' in 2010. With his divorce to longtime wife, Dawn French, he was obliged to segregate a hefty sum of income as spousal support.

Lenny Henry Founded a Charity

Lenny Henry is the founder of Comic Relief.
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Earning is an important aspect but, the comedy star, Lenny Henry, considers the necessity to give back to society. He came up with a unique charitable concept, 'Comic Relief', on raising funds through the help of British comedians by making the public laugh. As the co-founder alongside Richard Curtis, they established the foundation in response to the famine in Ethiopia.

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Back in 2015, the charitable organization with its Red Nose Day and Sport Relief appeals raised a staggering sum of $1.24 billion. The foundation remains fruitful as it allocates a significant amount of money to the needy ones all over the world with its annual events. In fact, Henry's Comic Relief managed to raise a staggering $74 million in 2019 along.

Chancellor at Birmingham City University

Everyone is well-aware of Lenny Henry's accomplishments in the field of television, comedy, and music. However, there is more to the British artist's life as he currently serves as the Chancellor at Birmingham City University. The voice artist at 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' made around $278,248, the average chancellor annual income.

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The MA graduate at Royal Holloway, University of London, paved his way into Birmingham with all the names he created with his comedy and charity. Furthermore, the TV personality's accomplishments in Shakespeare dramas are surely untouchable.

Lenny Henry and Ex-Wife Lived at Shinfield House

Back when the musician, Lenny Henry, was married to ex-wife, Dawn French, the duo used to live at a mansion-like house at Shinfield, United Kingdom. Named, Hyde End Farm, the house comprised of all the modern-day amenities such as cornish front, ample backyard, and front garden.

Lenny Henry and divorced wife Daun French used to live at  Shinfield.
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Lenny and Dawn moved into the $3 million worth 40-room mansion in 2011. However, after their divorce in 2013, the comedian moved out, but fellow actress Dawn continued to live there with her new husband, Mark Bignell. 

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