Original Cast Of ER: How Much Are They Worth Now?

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ER started out as just another medical drama, but ended up becoming an iconic series that broke world records for longest-running medical drama in American television history and the most Emmy nominated show with 124 nods and 23 wins won. It churned out so many actors over the course of 15 seasons, some of whom are now huge stars today (ahem, George Clooney)! ER first aired back in 1994 and ran all the way until 2004. It showcased the inner life of the emergency room in the fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. ER laid the ground work for so many other amazing shows like Grey’s Anatomy, House and Scrubs and is still talked about today nearly 12 years later! Here’s a look back at how much the original cast of ER is worth now:

10. Anthony Edwards

Estimated Net Worth: $30 million. This critically acclaimed actor played the character of Dr. Mark Greene on the first eight seasons of ER. Since his stint on the show ended, he’s done a lot, mostly in the film industry and behind the lens as an executive producer. He co-starred in the movies, Motherhood, Zodiac, The Forgotten and Thunderbirds, but some of his other notable appearances were in projects like Northern Exposure, Revenge of the Nerds and Top Gun. He was the executive producer behind a few television films, two of which were critically acclaimed. He also returned to the small screen for a short role in Zero Hour and brief appearances in Blue Bloods and Law & Order: SVU. He’s currently worth an estimated $30 million!

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9. Eriq La Salle

Estimated Net Worth: $25 million. Eriq La Salle is credited as an actor, director, writer and producer who is best known for his work in the comedy film, Coming to America, and for his portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton in ER which he held until the eighth season. Since his time on ER ended, he’s done two recurring roles in How to Make it in America and A Gifted Man. He mainly focuses on working behind the camera, directing and producing episodes for shows like Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., CSI: Cyber, Lucifer and Under the Dome. He did make a recent return on screen with a role Under the Dome and held minor roles on shows like CSI: Cyber, The Night Shift, Madam Secretary and Logan. He’s estimated to be worth $25 million.

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8. Alex Kingston

Estimated Net Worth: Unknown. This English actress played the role of Dr. Elizabeth Corday on ER for 11 seasons! ER is one of her best credited roles, as well as playing River Song in the BBC series, Doctor Who. Kingston is predominantly a small screen actress with notable roles on shows like Grange Hill, The Bill, Crocodile Shoes, The Knock, Arrow, Chasing Shadows, and Private Practice, just to name a few. She’s also done many more one episode appearances on several other shows. When it comes to film, her list of credits is much shorter, but she has held a few co-starring roles in projects like Sweet Land, Essex Boys and Croupier. Her net worth is largely unknown, most likely because she hasn’t held that many starring roles on American television. She’s most likely worth around $2 million.

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7. George Clooney

Estimated Net Worth: $250 million. He’s one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, so it’s no surprise he has the highest net worth on this list, and by a lot too! Clooney is a well known actor, filmmaker and activist. He’s the proud owner of three Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy nominations and is basically offered a staring role in nearly ever project he’s in. Clooney has appeared in over 65 films throughout his career, so it would be nearly impossible to list even his most notable credits, but some of his most well known roles have been in films like Oceans Eleven, Money Monster, Hail, Caesar!, The Monuments Men, Gravity, The Descendants, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, Batman & Robin, Out of Sight, Up in the Air, and The American. Clooney also has several credits behind the lens for projects like Kilroy, Fail Safe, Unscripted and Hope for Haiti Now. This mega star is worth a whopping $250 million!

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6. Laura Innes

Estimated Net Worth: $3 million. Laura Innes is an actress and director who is best recognized for her roles in ER as Dr. Kerry Weaver and Sophia on the NBC show, The Event (which only lasted for one season). The majority of her film credits are for made-for-TV films, so her primary focus is on the small-screen. She received much critical acclaim for her 13 season role in ER, but outside of this she hasn’t held many other long-term roles. She’s done one episode appearances on shows like Bakersfield P.D., The Good Life, Party of Five, My So-Called Life, Warehouse 13 and Rugrats. Outside of this, she’s held a few short recurring roles on Awake, The Louie Show, and Wings. She’s currently worth a small but mighty $3 million.

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5. Sherry Stringfield

Estimated Net Worth: $4 million. Stringfield held an on-again-off-again role on ER from 1994 all the way up to 2005, and then once again when she returned in 2009 for the series finale. Outside of ER, she took on a few small roles in feature films like The Stepfather, Autumn in New York and 54, but she’s mostly focused on primetime television. She held a notable role on NYPD Blue as Laura Michaels Kelly and a recurring role on Under The Dome. Stringfield has also done a few one episode appearances on shows like Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order, Third Watch and Touched by an Angel. She never found another role that was as substantial as her part on ER, but that’s okay because she’s still worth an estimated $4 million!

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4. Gloria Reuben

Estimated Net Worth: $5 million. Canadian singer and actress Gloria Reuben is best recognized for her roles on ER, Falling Skies and as Elizabeth Keckley in the feature film Lincoln. She’s appeared in several films, but held co-starring roles in Nick of Time, Indiscreet, Pilgrim and The Longest Ride. When it comes to television, she’s received an increidible amount of critical acclaim for her role as Jeanie Boulet on ER and a NAACP nomination for her role as Natalie Britain on Little John. She’s held series regular positions on 1-800-Missing, Raising the Bar, The Agency, and in her current positions on Mr. Robot and Saints & Sinners. She’s also appeared on popular shows like The Blacklist, Drop Dead Diva, Numb3rs, Law & Order: SVU and The Flash. Reuben is estimated to be worth $5 million!

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3.  Maria Bell0

Estimated Net Worth: $8 million. Maria Bello is an actress and writer who’s appeared in many popular feature films like Permanent Midnight, Payback, Coyote Ugly, A History of Violence, Thank You for Smoking, The Jane Austen Club and Prisoners. She’s also co-starred in projects like Flicka, Grown Ups 2, Big Driver, Third Person, McFarland, USA, Demonic, Lights Out, The 5th Wave, Max Steel, The Confirmation and The Late Bloomer. Her television experience is not as extensive, but still noteworthy with a main casting on ER as Dr. Anna Del Amico, a short role in the series Prime Suspect, Touch, Law & Order: SVU and her current position on Goliath as Michelle McBride. She’s kept busy and her hard work has paid off because she’s currently estimated to be worth $8 million!

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2. Julianna Margulies

Estimated Net Worth: $22 million. Julianne Margulies is now best recognized for her outstanding role as Alicia Florrick on The Good Wife, but a long time ago she also held a notable role on the medical drama, ER, where she won her first Emmy! Margulies has an amazing career with many film and television credits on her resume. She’s held co-starring roles on feature films like Snakes on a Plane, Evelyn, Dinosaur and Ghost Ship. Outside of ER and The Good Wife, she’s held leading roles on The Grid and Canterbury’s Law. She’s also taken on small roles on shows like The Sopranos, Scrubs, and The Mists of Avalon. It’s no surprise her net worth is so high considering she was reportedly making $180 thousand per episode while working on The Good Wife and now that the show is over she’s worth an estimated $22 million!

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1. Noah Wyle

Estimated Net Worth: $18 million. Noah Wyle goes down in history as the longest standing actor on ER because he is the only one who stuck around for the entire 15 seasons, consecutively! This didn’t leave much room for him to star on any other shows, but he did have a leading role in the series Falling Skies and a recurring role on The Librarians, a role he currently upholds. He’s also done several television movies which he’s also worked as a producer. He’s done a few other appearances, but the majority of his career was dedicated to his role on ER. When it comes to film, he’s been involved in several projects, but his most notable were co-starring roles in An American Affair, W., The Californians, Donnie Darko, The Myth of Fingerprints, Crooked Hearts and There Goes My Baby. Noah Wyle is estimated to be worth a substantial $18 million!

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Katherine G

Katherine G

Katherine is the Managing Editor for Health and Parenting, but she has a soft spot for entertainment. She loves binging shows on Netflix, reality TV is a guilty pleasure, and country music is her go-to playlist. When she's not writing, she's spending time outdoors, especially with her puppy Zoey!

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