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Hunter Parrish Tharp or more popularly known as Hunter Parrish, born on the 13th of May, 1987, is an American actor who became famous for appearing in the television series “Weeds”.

So how much is Parrish’ net worth? As of early 2017, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be $3.5 million, acquired from his years working as an actor both in television, film and stage.

Hunter Parrish Net Worth $3.5 million

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Born in Richmond, Virginia, Parrish is the son of Annie Parrish and Bruce Tharp. The former works with autistic children and the latter worked as an engineer. As a student he attended Plano Senior High School and later graduated at Texas Tech University Independent School.

Parrish’s career as an actor started in 2003 by appearing in various television shows as a guest actor. Some of his early projects included appearing in television shows like “The Guardian” and “Summerland”. He also played small roles in various movies like “Sleepover”, “Steal Me”, “Premonition” and “Down in the Valley”. Though most of his roles where small, his early years as an actor helped his career and also started his net worth.

After a couple of years, Parrish hit it big when he was included in the television series “Weeds” in which he played the role of Silas. The series became a critical success and it brought more projects for him.

Even during the production of “Weeds”, Parrish worked in various movies and television shows to further his career. Some of the television shows he appeared in included “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “In Justice”, “Close to Home”, “Campus Ladies” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”. He also did some movies during this time that included “RV” and “Freedom Writers” with Hillary Swanks. His various projects also helped in his wealth.

Aside from acting in television and in movie, Parrish also entered the world of Broadway. In 2008 he played the lead role of Melchior in the musical “Spring Awakening”. He received great reviews in his performance and played the role until the show ended in 2009. In 2011, he came back on stage and this time played the role of Jesus in “Godspell”.

After seven years, “Weeds” ended but Parrish career continued to flourish. He worked on more movies like “Gone”, “Still Alice”, and “A Rising Tide”. From time to time he still appears in television shows like “The Good Wife”, “The Following”, “The Hand of God” and “Good Girls Revolt”. He even released an EP called “Guessing Games”.

Today, Parrish is still active as an actor. Some of his recent projects include “All Nighter” and “Escape School” which are set to be released in 2017

In terms of his personal life, Parrish is married to Kathryn Wahl.



Full Name Hunter Parrish
Net Worth $3.5 Million
Date Of Birth May 13, 1987
Place Of Birth Richmond, Virginia, United States
Height 1.7 m
Profession Actor, Singer
Education Plano Senior High School
Nationality American
Spouse Kathryn Wahl
Parents Annie Parrish, Bruce Tharp
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialhunterparrish
Twitter https://twitter.com/hunterparrish
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itshunterparrish/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1446060
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hunter-parrish-mn0002869075
Albums Guessing Games
Nominations Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Movies Still Alice, 17 Again, It’s Complicated, Freedom Writers, RV, Steal Me, Sleepover, Paper Man, Down in the Valley, A Rising Tide, The Space Between, Tomorrow Is Today, Cougar 101
TV Shows Weeds
Quote
1 Ultimately, I’m fine with everything that I’ve done.
2 My mom grew up in Kansas, my dad in Indiana. They had boring childhoods.
3 My morals are important to me.
4 New York is a character, all on its own, and whenever you film there, it becomes part of the show. That’s just the nature of being there.
5 People sometimes forget how important Broadway is as a place for young actors to grow.
6 The truth is I want to make music that people enjoy.
7 I’m kind of A.D.D., and so my mind wanders a lot.
8 I’ve never done a blind date but my parents met on a blind date.
9 I’ve written probably over 200 songs that have a verse and a chorus and that’s it.
10 Maybe I’m a better actor when I know there’s going to be an older woman involved.
11 My first job was a commercial for Ball Park Fun Franks.
12 I grew up in Plano, Texas.
13 I just think Texas and that whole Bible Belt section is so, like, corporate. And I don’t agree with organized religion in that respect.
14 I keep getting cast as this bad guy, and I don’t know why.
15 I like telling stories.
16 I started making music for myself when I was sixteen.
17 I want people around me who call me out and hold me accountable.
18 As soon as things become predictable, they become boring.
19 I am such a goody-two-shoes.
20 I cry at the end of every book.
21 I don’t even drink coffee.
Fact
1 Campaigned at one point for Peter Parker/Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
2 Trained at Dallas Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas.
3 He has English, German, as well as Scottish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), and remote Dutch, ancestry. Much of his family has lived in the American Midwest for many generations.
4 Auditioned for the role of Peeta in The Hunger Games, but the role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, his co-star in RV (2006). Both Hunter and Josh also starred as sons of Julianne Moore, in different films, Josh in The Kids Are All Right (2010) and Hunter in Still Alice (2014).
5 Starred on Broadway in a revival of the musical ‘Godspell’ at Circle on the Square Theatre, 2011.
6 He graduated from the Texas Tech University Independent School District, a year ahead of actress Leven Rambin.
7 Was signed to the acting agency, CED Voices.
8 Was among the young celebrities featured in Vanity Fair’s cover article, “Hollywood’s New Wave: The Hottest Kids in Hollywood” in August 2008.
9 Made his Broadway debut in the musical, “Spring Awakening”, playing the lead role of “Melchior”, in August 2008.
10 Appeared in Freedom Writers (2007) as “Ben Daniels” and, after its production, he and the cast took pictures with the real-life Freedom Writers.
11 Hosts a popular talk show podcast called ‘Two Guys and a Girl’ along with Kyle Sherman and Allison Tyler.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
All Nighter 2017
Good Girls Revolt 2015-2016 TV Series Douglas Rhodes
Hand of God 2015 TV Series Josh Josh Miller
A Rising Tide 2015 Sam
The Following 2015 TV Series Kyle
Still Alice 2014 Tom Howland
The Good Wife 2013-2014 TV Series Jeffrey Grant
Weeds 2005-2012 TV Series Silas Botwin
Gone 2012/I Try
Pound Puppies 2011 TV Series Tundra
Late Show with David Letterman 2011 TV Series Jesus
Batman: The Brave and the Bold 2010 TV Series Wally West Kid Flash
The Space Between 2010/I McDonough
It’s Complicated 2009 Luke Adler
Paper Man 2009 Bryce
17 Again 2009 Stan
Cougar 101 2009/II Video short Tyler Jacobson Conner
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2007 TV Series Jordan Owens
Freedom Writers 2007 Ben Daniels
Good Morning Agrestic 2007 TV Series short Silas Botwin
Campus Ladies 2006 TV Series Student Health Employee
Close to Home 2006 TV Series Jay Stratton
RV 2006 Earl Gornicke
In Justice 2006 TV Series Kevin Rounder
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2005 TV Series Jeremy McBride
Down in the Valley 2005 Kris
Premonition 2005/I Short Charlie
Summerland 2005 TV Series Tracy Hart
Steal Me 2005 Tucker
Sleepover 2004 Lance
The Guardian 2003 TV Series Hank

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Weeds 2012 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman 2011 TV Series performer – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
Style Code Live 2016 TV Series Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2015 TV Series Himself
TakePart Live 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest
Entertainment Tonight 2007-2014 TV Series Himself
Clippin’ the Buds: Medical Marijuana and the Marijuana Pill 2013 Video short Himself
Everyday Advice from Guru Doug 2013 Video short Himself
The Rosie Show 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest
Show People with Paul Wontorek 2011 TV Series Himself
Bye-Bye Botwins 2011 Video short Himself
Zac Goes Back 2009 Video documentary short Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show 2009 TV Series Himself – Guest
Going Back to 17 2009 Video documentary short Himself
Burbs to the Beach 2008 Video short Himself
I’m a Big Kid Now 2008 Video short Himself
The Real Hunter Parrish 2008 Video short Himself
The Weed Wranglers 2008 Video short Himself
Tour of Bubbie’s House 2008 Video short Himself
JoJo: The Pop Princess 2006 Video documentary short HImself
Robin Williams: A Family Affair 2006 Video documentary short Himself
Weeds: Suburban Shakedown 2005 TV Short documentary Himself
Sleepover: Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery 2004 Video short Himself
Sleepover: Confessions 2004 Video documentary short Himself
Sleepover: Gag Reel 2004 Video short Himself
Cartaz Cultural 2003 TV Series Himself (2009)

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
The Good Wife 2014 TV Series Jeffrey Grant
Weeds Season 8: The Wrap Up 2013 Video short
Growing Up in the Weeds with Alexander Gould 2012 Video short
Crazy Love: A Guide to the Dysfunctional Relationships of ‘Weeds’ 2010 Video short
Uncle AWOL 2008 Video short Silas

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2009 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Acting by an Ensemble It’s Complicated (2009)
2005 Best Actor Method Fest Feature Film Steal Me (2005)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2016 ISA Indie Series Awards Best Guest Actor – Comedy For “Town Car Willie”
2009 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Weeds (2005)
2007 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Weeds (2005)
2005 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Sleepover (2004)

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