Andy Milonakis Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Andy Milonakis Net Worth?

With a net worth estimated at $500 thousand, Andy Milonakis is an American actor, writer, and rapper. He is best known for his appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and for co-creating MTV/MTV2’s “The Andy Milonakis Show” (2005–2007) alongside Jimmy Kimmel. Milonakis has made appearances in various films and television shows, such as “Waiting…” (2005), “Crank Yankers” (2007), and “Kroll Show” (2013). He initially garnered attention with his 2003 viral video “The Super Bowl Is Gay,” later transitioning to posting rap videos on YouTube. His YouTube channel features 539,000 subscribers and over 100 million views, plus he is also active on Twitch with 550,000 followers and approximately 1,500 subscribers.

Early Life

Born Andrew Michael Milonakis on January 30, 1976, in Katonah, New York, Andy was raised in Queens by Greek-American parents, alongside an older sister. Due to a growth hormone deficiency, he maintains an appearance and voice similar to that of a teenager. During his time at John Jay High School, he used humor as a way to counteract bullying, stating that “humor is a great defense mechanism.” He holds a degree in computer engineering and worked in tech support at an accounting firm until he was let go after his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearances resulted in him spending less time at work. While employed, Andy also pursued classes at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, partaking in improv and stand-up during his spare time.

Career

On January 26, 2003, Milonakis chose to stay home instead of attending a friend’s Super Bowl party, opting instead to record the now-famous video titled “The Super Bowl Is Gay.” Two weeks after posting it on AngryNakedPat.com, the video went viral. A writer from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” discovered the clip and promptly contacted Andy, leading to Kimmel showcasing the video on his show, declaring, “The kid is going to be a star.” The following evening, Kimmel aired another of Milonakis’s videos, propelling him to make numerous man-on-the-street appearances across the nation. He saved the earnings from his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” gigs and subsequently relocated to Los Angeles.

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Upon arriving in L.A., Milonakis collaborated with Kimmel on a pilot concept, which they presented to MTV. This led to the creation of “The Andy Milonakis Show,” premiering on MTV on June 26, 2005, before shifting to MTV2 for its second and third seasons. The show featured 22 episodes and was eventually cancelled in May 2007, having received a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Summer Series in 2005. It included a mixture of sketches, man-on-the-street segments, and notable celebrity appearances from Kimmel, John Stamos, Sarah Silverman, Snoop Dogg, and Paul Reubens. After “The Andy Milonakis Show,” Andy starred in several films like “Who’s Your Caddy?” (2007), “Extreme Movie” (2008), and “Mac & Devin Go to High

In the animated series “Adventure Time” (2010–2018), he lent his voice to the character N.E.P.T.R., appearing in eight episodes. He also made an appearance in the film “School” (2012).

Andy Milonakis was part of the rap group Three Loco alongside Riff Raff and Dirt Nasty, and together they released their album “¡Three Loco!” in 2012. Although the group disbanded in 2014, they came together in 2020 to produce a new track titled “Arrogant American Freestyle.” Milonakis has put out various singles including “Let Me Twitter Dat” (2009), “Lemonade Bubble Gum” (2010), and “Worst Day” (2013). Additionally, he has collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg, Diwon, Hands of Tyme, Chain Swangaz, and Gucci Mane on several tracks.

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Personal Life

Andy has a passion for playing poker. In April 2020, he entered into a partnership with Americas Cardroom to stream online poker on his Twitch channel. He previously participated in a charity poker tournament for Feeding America, where he secured third place, and took part in the 2007 Fantasy Poker Night that supported the Lili Claire Foundation. Additionally, he has been featured on the “Live at the Bike” poker stream and participated in the RunItUp Reno festival.