Ron White is a renowned ѕtаnd-uр соmеdіаn, actor, and author. He is coined with the nickname “Tater Salad” that is known across the globe. His career managed to progress quickly when he joined the Blue-соllаr Cоmеdу Tоurѕ along with other famous comedians.
Aside from his comedic antics, his popularity also rooted in TV appearances in several shows as well as his bestselling book I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn’t Have the Ability that was featured on the New York Times bestseller list.
Additionally, he is also an entrepreneur who founded the Number JUAN Tequila that garnered awards over five tequila festivals and a recording label called the Organica Music Group or OMG.
If you want to know more about this remarkable TV personality, then keep reading as we will show you more with his career, personal life, achievements and awards, and more.
Personal Details
Full Name: Ronald Dee White
Celebrity Name: Ron White
Gender: Male
Birthday: December 18, 1956
Place of Origin: Fritch, Texas, United States
Age: 63 years old
Height: 6’2” ft
Weight: 75 Kg
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Divorced
Wife: Margo Rey (2013–2017), Barbara Dobbs (2004–2008), Lori Brice (1981–1993)
Profession: Writer, Stand-up comedian, Actor, Film Producer, Comedian
Ron White Total Net Worth: $45 million
Early Life
Ronald “Ron” Dee White was born on December 18, 1956, in Fritch, Texas to Charles Don White and Barbara Joan Craig. Growing up, he aspires to become a renowned comedian providing laughs and a lively environment to the people around him.
As soon as Ron finished high school, he enlisted into the Navy for 18 months in an auxiliary rescue and salvage ship. He served the Navy until the end of the Vietnam War and lived shortly in Mexico where he invested his hard-earned money into a pottery manufacturing factory.
In 2002, he still felt the urge to continue his life-long dream of being a comedian and soon went back to the United States to begin his career.
Ron White Career
Ron White’s career jump-started when he joined a group of other comedians the Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, and Jeff Foxworthy From January 2000 through March 2003.
The tour is considered to be the most anticipated and awaited show for a huge crowd that immediately sold out its tickets which grossed for over $15 million.
His fame continues to increase across the globe even without the Blue Collar Comedy Tours. He was able to solidify his career with TV appearances and live sitcoms.
After two years, Warner Bros Television Network premiered his own show called The Ron White Show which features celebrities, cartoons, and drafts.
Ron along with producer Michael Blakey founded the Organica Music Group or OMG record label that makeup of iconic comedians and musicians.
Aside from his confidence in taking his chances to start his career follows his attempt in politics. In 2016, Ron announced that he is running for the position for President of the United States independently.
Soon after, he published his book entitled I Had The Right To Remain Silent…But I Didn’t Have The Ability which talks about his childhood, career all with a mix of comedy garnering a spot for New York Тіmеѕ lіѕt оf а bеѕtѕеllеr books.
Personal Life
Ron married his first wife Lori Brice for twelve years before they got separated and together they had one son named Marshall. In 2004, Ron married his second wife Barbara Dobbs until he filed a divorce four years later.
After five years, Ron was rumored to be married to Margo Rey whom he claims that they are not legally married when news about their separation arose in 2017.
He was also involved in a legal issue regarding the illegal possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia allegedly hidden in his private plane. However, the charges were dropped when it was discovered to be a groundless tip from someone.
Achievement and Awards
As Ron White has managed to gain popularity and success throughout his career, he has also been nominated numerous times for awards such as the Grammy Awards.
He was also honored with the Patriot Award by the Аrmеd Fоrсеѕ Fоundаtіоn in March 2009 recognizing his effort in raising money to support wounded warriors.
April 27, 2009, was coined as Rоn Whіtе Dау by the Texas House of Representatives. In 2014, his comedy album launched in 2012 titled A Little Unprofessional was nominated in the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for the Best Comedy Album Award.
Ron White Net Worth
The current net worth of Ron White is estimated to be about $45 mіllіоn. This is mainly because of his Blue collar comedy tours and business deals for his own tequila brand the Number JUAN Tequila.
Number JUAN Tequila has consummated five tequila festivals garnering two bronze, two silver, and ten gold medals. It was also revered as the Best Show for Packaging.
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