American Actor Grant Gustin’s Net Worth & Income Sources

Take a quick look at the popular actor Grant Gustin’s net worth and a breakdown of his income sources.

Grant Gustin is a famous American actor and singer. He is most properly known for his role in the Flash TV show aired on the CW network. The actor has also appeared in various films. Moreover, he has also been featured in music videos. 

Grant Gustin’s net worth is around $6 million according to online sources.

So how did this actor become rich and famous?

Let’s learn more about Gustin’s estimated net worth and various sources of wealth.

Grant Gustin Net Worth: $6m

Grant Gustin Income Sources

Grant Gustin’s income source as an actor contributes the most to his net worth. He also earns income from his YouTube channel. In addition, the celebrity makes money by selling merchandise online.

The following shows the income sources and estimated income of the American actor.

  • TV shows  ($4 million per year)
  • Movies ($189,630 per film.)
  • Online merchandise (income not known)
Grant Gustin's Net Worth : Grant Gustin smiles in front of a camera. Credit: Instagram@GrantGust
Grant Gustin smiles in front of a camera. Credit: Instagram@GrantGust

Income Source 1: TV Shows

Grant Gustin earns most of his income through TV shows.[1] He appeared in minor TV roles at the start of his career in the 2000s.  His breakthrough came in 2011 when he appeared on the TV show Glee aired on the Fox network. He played the role of Sebastian Smythe in 7 episodes from 2011 to 2013.

The next big role of the talented Grant Gustin was in the TV show 90210 which aired on the CW channel. He played the role of Campbell Price in the show and appeared in 8 episodes in 2013.

Grant also appeared in 12 episodes of the hugely popular TV show Arrow that aired on the CW channel. He played the role of Barry Allen (aka Flash) in 12 episodes of the show that ran from 2013 to 2020.

In 2014, Gustin got to play the main role in the TV show The Flash. The show also aired on the CW channel. He played the role of Barry Allen/Flash in the series. In addition, he has appeared in episodes of the CW TV shows Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman.

Gustin earns a hefty $200,000 per episode of The Flash, according to Variety.[2] An average series has about 20 episodes. This means the actor makes nearly $4 million per year from TV shows.

Income Source 2: Movies

Grant Gustin earns a sizable income from movies. His film debut was in A Mother’s Nightmare in 2013. He played the role of Campbell in the film.

In 2014, Gustin appeared in the film Affluenza directed by Kevin Asch. He also appeared in the film Krystal released in 2017.

Gustin played the main role in the Netflix film Rescued by Ruby released in 2022.

Income from roles in movies has not been disclosed.

But it can be speculated by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) that actors in a low-budget streaming or theatrical movie make a minimum of $630 per day.[3]. Most actors work for 301 days on average on a movie.[4] This means that Gustin makes a minimum of $189,630 per film.

Grant Gustin's Net Worth : Grant Gustin poses with his friend and Flash TV show actor Tom Cavanagh in 2018. Credit Instagram@GrantGust
Grant Gustin poses with his friend and Flash TV show actor Tom Cavanagh in 2018. Credit Instagram@GrantGust

Grant Gustin Bio/Early Life

Grant Gustin was born Thomas Grant Gustin on 14th January 1990. His place of birth is Norfolk, Virginia. He is the son of Thomas Gustin and Tina Haney. His father was a college professor while his mother was a pediatric nurse.

Gustin enrolled in an arts program at the Governor’s School for the Arts. He completed his high school at Granby High School. He went on to study at Elon University in North Carolina, completing the BFA Music Theater degree.

Grant Gustin's Net Worth : Grant Gustin poses with his pal and FlashTV show actor Carlos Valdez. Credit: Instagram@GrantGustin
Grant Gustin poses with his pal and FlashTV show actor Carlos Valdez. Credit: Instagram@GrantGustin

Grant Gustin Career

Grant Gustin started his acting career in 2004. His first screen role came in the film Rain directed by Neil Grochmal.

Gustin performed in the Broadway revival tour of the West Side Story in 2010. He played the role of Thomas in an episode of the TV show A Haunting in 2006.

In 2011, Grant Gustin auditioned for the role of a tap dancer in Glee in 2011. But he got the role of Sebastian Smythe. He won the recurring role for 7 episodes in the show that aired on Fox Network from 2011 to 2013. 

Gustin starred in an episode of CSI Miami in 2012. The same year he got the role of Chris Stewart in the TV film A Mother’s Nightmare.

In 2013, Gustin appeared in the CW TV shows 90210 and Arrow. His breakthrough came in 2014 when he got the main role of Barry Allen/Flash in CW’s hit show The Flash. He has played the role for eight seasons from 2014 to 2022. His role has been renewed for the ninth season with production to start in mid-2022.

In 2022, Gustin also appeared in the Netflix movie Rescued by Ruby. His upcoming film includes Operation Blue Eyes in which he will play the role of Bary Keenan.

Grant Gustin Accomplishments

Grant Gustin won the IGN Best TV Hero award for his role in the Flash in 2014 and 2015. He won Teen Choice Award and Saturn Awards in 2015 for the same role.

Gustin also won the Teen Choice Award for his role in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Grant Gustin Controversy

Grant Gustin has won accolades for his acting performance in the CW show The Flash. But a lot of fans criticized his performance late in season 7 of the show.[5] Gustin acknowledged the criticism as valid and vowed to improve his performance in subsequent seasons.

Grant Gustin's Net Worth : Grant Gustin with his wife during the wedding event in 2018: Instagram@grantgust
Grant Gustin with his wife during the wedding event in 2018: Instagram@grantgust

Grant Gustin’s most popular TV Show is


Best Grant Gustin Quotes

“My childhood dream was always to be on Broadway.”

“I was ‘gay-bashed’ when I was in school even though, you know, I’m not… I’m a straight guy that just happens to be what I do.”

“My favorite actor that I look up to is Joseph Gordon-Levitt…He’s always part of projects that have a lot of soul and that’s what I want to do as an actor.”


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Grant Gustin Biography

Legal NameThomas Grant Gustin
Net Worth$6,000,000
Source of WealthTV shows, films
Date of Birth14th January 1990
Place of BirthNorfolk, Virginia
GenderMale
Height185 cm ; 6 ft 1 in
Weight165 pounds; 75 kg
ReligionChristian
Marital StatusMarried
PartnerAndrea LA Thoma
Children1
Names of ChildrenJuniper Grace Louise
NationalityAmerican

Frequently Asked Questions About Grant Gustin

Is Grant Gustin married?

Grant Gustin is married to Andrea Thoma. The couple tied the knot in 2018.

Does Grant Gustin have a kid?

Grant Gustin and his wife Andrea Thoma had a daughter in 2021. They named her Juniper Grace Louise.

What is Grant Evangall’s Estimated Net Worth?

Grant Gustin’s net worth is about $6 million. His net worth will increase significantly in the coming years given he had recently signed an estimated $4 million per year deal with CW for his role in The Flash.

Why is Grant Gustin not in the Flash movie?

Many fans of The Flash want Grant Gustin to play the role of Flash in the movie. But he isn’t cast in the film as director Zack Snyder doesn’t think that the speedster is the first choice for the big screen.

References

[1]. Grant Gustin’s IMDb profile

[2]. Income of Grant Gustin from The Flash

[3]. SAG-AFTRA minimum wage rates for actors

[4]. An article about the average days it takes to make a film

[5]. Fans of the Flash criticizing Gustin Grant in 2017


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