What is Billy Baldwin’s Net Worth?

Billy Baldwin is an American actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $6 million. A member of Hollywood’s famous Baldwin acting family, Billy rose to fame in the 1990s through major film roles in Backdraft, Flatliners, and The Squid and the Whale. Beyond his film work, Baldwin has also appeared in numerous television series, including Gossip Girl, Parenthood, and Netflix’s Northern Rescue.

Known for his charm, versatility, and classic Hollywood looks, Baldwin’s career spans over three decades, transitioning smoothly from modeling to acting, voice work, and production.

Billy Baldwin Net Worth	$6 Million
Date of Birth	February 21, 1963
Place of Birth	Massapequa, New York
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor, Producer

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Early Life

William Joseph Baldwin was born on February 21, 1963, in Massapequa, New York, into a devout Catholic family of Irish and French descent. He grew up alongside three brothers — Alec, Daniel, and Stephen Baldwin — who all went on to become actors. Their father, Alexander Baldwin, was a high school teacher and football coach, while their mother, Carol Baldwin, was known for her charitable work.

After completing high school, Billy attended Binghamton University, where he excelled as a varsity wrestler and earned a degree in Political Science. His interest in performing began shortly after college when he ventured into modeling and then acting.

Career Beginnings and Breakthrough Roles

Baldwin began his professional career as a model for Calvin Klein, quickly gaining recognition for his striking looks and presence. His acting debut came in the 1989 television movie “The Preppie Murder.” That same year, he made a small appearance in Born on the Fourth of July alongside Tom Cruise.

The early 1990s marked Baldwin’s rise in Hollywood. He gained critical and commercial attention with his role in Internal Affairs (1990) opposite Richard Gere, and later starred in the psychological thriller Flatliners (1990) alongside Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland, and Kevin Bacon.

In 1991, Baldwin appeared in Ron Howard’s hit film “Backdraft,” playing a firefighter alongside Robert De Niro and Donald Sutherland, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s leading men. His career peaked further with Sliver (1993), a steamy thriller co-starring Sharon Stone, for which he reportedly earned $1.7 million.

Mid-Career

In 1995, Baldwin was considered for the role of Batman in Batman Forever, though the part ultimately went to Val Kilmer. That same year, he starred opposite Cindy Crawford in Fair Game, which unfortunately underperformed both critically and commercially, grossing just $11 million on a $50 million budget.

Despite this setback, Baldwin continued working steadily in smaller films such as Curdled (1996), where he earned $150,000 for his performance, and Virus (1999), a sci-fi film that later gained cult status despite poor initial reviews.

2000s to Present: Television, Voice Work, and Renewed Recognition

Entering the 2000s, Baldwin began shifting toward television and independent projects. He starred in films like Adrift in Manhattan (2007) and Noise (2007) and earned praise for his performance in the critically acclaimed The Squid and the Whale (2005).

On television, he appeared in shows such as Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009), Gossip Girl (2009–2012), and Parenthood (2010–2011). He also lent his voice to Batman in the animated feature “Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths” (2010).

During the late 2010s, Baldwin made guest appearances in Hawaii Five-0, 30 Rock, Wilfred, and MacGyver. He also starred in “Northern Rescue” (2019) on Netflix, where he served as both lead actor and executive producer.

Baldwin has remained active in film and television through the 2020s, continuing to balance acting with producing and voice-over work.

Personal Life

Billy Baldwin married Chynna Phillips, a singer and member of the pop group Wilson Phillips, in 1995. She is the daughter of John Phillips and Michelle Gilliam of The Mamas & the Papas.

The couple has three children together and has maintained one of Hollywood’s more enduring marriages, often sharing glimpses of their family life and faith-based values in interviews and social media.

Real Estate and Investments

In 2005, Billy and Chynna purchased a 6,400-square-foot estate in Bedford Corners, New York, for $3.35 million. The property, featuring five bedrooms, a conservatory, a pool, and a poolhouse on four landscaped acres, was later sold at a loss for $1.58 million in 2012.

In 2021, the couple bought a home near Santa Barbara, California, for $2.9 million, which they extensively renovated. In May 2024, they listed the upgraded home for $3.895 million.