Richard Marx net worth is
$18 Million
Richard Marx Wiki Biography
Richard Noel Marx was born on the 16th September 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a singer, musician, songwriter as well as record producer. The peak of his career was from the 1980s to 1990s when he released a number of hits including “Right Here Waiting”, “Endless Summer Nights”, “Hazard”, “Now and Forever” and others. Overall, Marx has sold more than 30 million albums Richard Marx has been accumulating his net worth being active in show business since 1980.
How much is the net worth of Richard Marx? It has been reported by sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $18 million, as of early 2016.
Richard Marx Net Worth $18 Million
To begin with, Richard Marx grew up in a very musical family – his father Dick Marx was a composer and vocal coach, his mother Ruth was a singer. Marx was discovered by Lionel Richie at the beginning of the 1980s, for whom he subsequently worked as a backing vocalist. In 1987, the eponymous solo debut album entitled “Richard Marx” was released, which was successful, especially in the USA, it reached 8th position on The Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The singles “Don’t Mean Nothing” and “Hold On to the Nights” from the album topped respectively the Billboard Main Rock and Hot 100 charts. In 1989, he made the final breakthrough with his ballad “Right Here Waiting” from his second album “Repeat Offender”. His third album “Rush Street” (1991) followed up on the success of the first two LPs and brought Marx to the peak of his solo career. At that time, Richard Marx added huge sums to the outright size of his net worth.
In the following years, he released four more albums, including a best album of “Greatest Hits” (1997), but the success of previous years, he was not able to repeat. He retreated largely from the public eye, and worked mainly as a songwriter for many well-known artists. He wrote texts for Kenny Loggins, Lara Fabian, 98 Degrees, ‘N Sync and many others. He has also acted in this time especially for the teaching of art and music in schools and for the anti-smoking campaigns. Only with his eighth solo album, “My Own Best Enemy” (2004), did he make a highly regarded comeback. On this album Marx worked with some famous colleagues as Fee Waybill, Michael Landau and Keith Urban. In addition, his single “Ready To Fly” became the unofficial anthem of the Four Hills Tournament of 2005. Marx’s 30 million album sales during his career include writing as a singer 19 top-20 hits, including seven number one hits and 13 more for other artists. In 2004, he won a Grammy Award in the category Song of the Year for the song “Dance With My Father”.
Finally, in the personal life of Marx, he was married to actress Cynthia Rhodes from 1989 to 2014, and they have three sons. In 2015, it was announced that Richard married television host and model Daisy Fuentes. The newlyweds reside in Los Angeles, USA.
Full Name | Richard Marx |
Net Worth | $18 Million |
Date Of Birth | September 16, 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Height | 1.73 m |
Profession | Singer, songwriter, record producer, musician |
Education | North Shore Country Day School, |
Nationality | American, |
Spouse | Daisy Fuentes(2015-), Cynthia Rhodes(1989 - 2014), |
Children | Brandon Marx, Lucas Marx, Jesse Marx, |
Parents | Dick Marx, Ruth Marx, |
Siblings | Nancy Marx, Judy Marx, Jim Marx, Right Here Waiting, Now and Forever, Hold on to the Nights, Roanoke, VA, United States, Richmond, VA, United States, Durham, NC, United States |
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/richardmarxmusic |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/richardmarx |
Google+ | http://plus.google.com/+richardmarx |
Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/therichardmarx |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0555665 |
Awards | Grammy Award in the category Song of the Year (2004) |
Albums | “Repeat Offender” (1989), “Greatest Hits” (1997),“My Own Best Enemy” (2004), “My Own Best Enemy” (2004) |
Music Groups | Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance, Right Here Waiting, Now and Forever, Hold on to the Nights, Roanoke, VA, United States, Richmond, VA, United St... |
Movies | Back in the Day, Ringo Starr: Live on Tour, Barbra Streisand: One Voice, Roanoke, VA, United States, Richmond, VA, United States, Durham, NC, United States |
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1 | For me, being a musician is not about an image or controversy or what looks cool. It's about the music. It comes down to having the privilege of expressing yourself. |
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1 | ...After returning to the Billboard charts with his new Capitol album My Own Best Enemy, he has been doing live concerts and television appearances around the globe. He will soon be doing an extensive tour of Europe...his first in many years. [March 2005] |
2 | Separated from his wife, Cynthia Rhodes, in July 2013, after 25 years of marriage. [2014] |
3 | Sang a duet with Donna Lewis for the Anastasia (1997) soundtrack. The duet was a top ten single and was featured during the credits of the movie. (1997) [1997] |
4 | Now has his own record label since his split with "Capitol". It is called "Signal 21" records, and he is due to release the first album under that label in September. It will be called "Days In Avalon". He is currently working with *NSYNC and many other up and coming new artists, [Josh Keaton, Keith Urban and others] having recently completed his work with Barbra Streisand, producing her latest album. [he also wrote the duet with Vince Gill "If You Ever Leave Me"] He hopes to do a full-fledge [World] tour to promote his own new album. [2000] |
5 | Sponsored the "Grammy in the Schools" contest for high school students submitting artistic and literary entries. Eight winners' works were published in the CD booklet of his latest original album, "Flesh & Bone," released April 8, 1997. |
6 | Has declared his plans to release a live album in the near future, the audio of which will be recorded during his China tour later in 1998. |
7 | Released "Greatest Hits" album (1998). This album fulfilled his contract with Capitol records, and he is currently (as of July, 1998) without a record label, but does intend to either sign with another or create his own. |
8 | Spent the last year fighting with his record company to let him release his new album, "Flesh and Bone." Current release date--April, 1997. [December 1996] |
9 | Father, with Cynthia Rhodes, of sons Brandon Caleb Marx (born on September 11th 1990), Lucas Conner Marx (born on September 14th 1992), Jesse Taylor Marx (born on January 4th 1994). |
10 | Began writing songs as a teenager. |
11 | Began singing commercial jingles for his dad, Dick Marx, at age 5. |
12 | Singer/songwriter since 1987. |


Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Superstar Duets | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The X Factor | 2004-2015 | TV Series writer - 4 episodes | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2012-2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Guapas | | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | |
Heart & Friends: Home for the Holidays | 2013 | TV Movie "All Through the Night" | |
Mike & Mike | | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | |
The X Factor Philippines | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Good Deeds | 2012 | performer: "Right Here Waiting for You" / writer: "Right Here Waiting for You" | |
Britain's Got Talent | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Raising Hope | | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | |
So You Think You Can Dance | | TV Series writer - 3 episodes, 2005 - 2009 performer - 2 episodes, 2005 - 2009 | |
Chuck | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
The Best of Me, Regine Velasquez: A Birthday Special | 2008 | TV Movie documentary writer: "The Best of Me" | |
Deutschland sucht den Superstar | 2003-2008 | TV Series writer - 6 episodes | |
CMT Hot 20 Countdown | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Idols | 2002-2007 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
Idols | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Family Guy | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Employee of the Month | 2006 | performer: "Satisfied" / writer: "Satisfied" | |
Australian Idol | 2003-2006 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
Canadian Idol | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Bambi II | 2006 | lyrics: "Through Your Eyes" / music: "Through Your Eyes" | |
2005 Radio Music Awards | 2005 | TV Special writer: "Better Life" | |
American Idol | 2004-2005 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne | 2003-2005 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
Singapore Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Malaysian Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
New Zealand Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Pop Idol | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Bara no jujika | 2002 | TV Mini-Series "Now and Forever" | |
1000 millones | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
On the Line | 2001 | writer: "Ready to Fall" | |
Stars in Their Eyes | 1999 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Message in a Bottle | 1999 | writer: "One More Time" | |
Anastasia | 1997 | arranger: "At the Beginning" / performer: "At the Beginning" | |
The Mirror Has Two Faces | 1996 | performer: "The Power Inside of Me" / producer: "The Power Inside of Me" / writer: "The Power Inside of Me" | |
The Getaway | 1994 | performer: "NOW AND FOREVER" end title / writer: "NOW AND FOREVER" end title | |
Darr | 1993 | performer: "Right Here Waiting" / writer: "Right Here Waiting" | |
A League of Their Own | 1992 | arranger: "The All American Girls Professional Baseball League Song", "Flying Home" - as Richard H. Marx | |
The Magic of David Copperfield XII: The Niagara Falls Challenge | 1990 | TV Special performer: "Satisfied" / writer: "Satisfied" | |
Nick Knight | 1989 | TV Movie performer: "Endless Summer Nights" - uncredited | |
Sing | 1989 | writer: " Everybody's Gotta Face the Music" | |
Honor Bound | 1988 | lyrics: "Wait For The Sushine" / music: "Wait For The Sushine" / performer: "Wait For The Sushine" | |
No Way Out | 1987 | lyrics: "SAY IT" / music: "SAY IT" | |
Nothing in Common | 1986 | performer: "Burning of the heart" | |
St. Elmo's Fire | 1985 | writer: "IF I TURN YOU AWAY" | |
The Goonies | 1985 | writer: "Love Is Alive" | |
Street Hawk | 1985 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Fudge | 1995 | TV Series 13 episodes | |
A League of Their Own | 1993 | TV Series 1 episode | |
The Day Christmas Disappeared | 1985 | TV Movie | |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Playboy Club | 2011 | TV Series executive cast vocal producer - 2 episodes | |
Almost Heroes | 1998 | orchestrator - as Dick Marx | |
A League of Their Own | 1993 | TV Series composer - 1 episode | |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Back in the Day | 2014 | | Neighbor |
Coach of the Year | 1980 | TV Movie as Richard Marks | |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Richard Marx Live | 1987 | TV Movie documentary executive producer / music producer | |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Back in the Day | 2014 | thanks | |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Greatest Hits | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Nathan East: For the Record | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
Rachael Ray | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Host |
Chelsea Lately | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Huckabee | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Fox and Friends | 2004-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Today | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
E! News | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Teens Wanna Know | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Katie | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
The Soup | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Heart & Friends: Home for the Holidays | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself |
Live from the Grammy Museum: Richard Marx, Presented by American Express | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself |
Big Morning Buzz Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself |
Marie | 2012 | TV Series documentary | |
Home & Family | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Daily Buzz | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
CBS This Morning: Saturday | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Music Nuggets | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Musician and Songwriter |
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
The Early Show | 2004-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Legends & Lyrics | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
This Is Your Life | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live 2006 | 2008 | Video documentary | Himself - Musician |
Celebrity Duets | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Himself |
SoapTalk | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Best Hit USA | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The View | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Access Hollywood | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Cold Pizza | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
CMT Most Shocking | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992-2001 | TV Series | Himself |
A SHeVery Merry Christmas with SHeDAISY | 2000 | TV Movie | Himself |
'N Sync: 'Ntimate Holiday Special | 2000 | TV Special | Himself |
Politically Incorrect | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
Howard Stern | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King | 1995 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1992-1994 | TV Series | Himself |
The 21st Annual American Music Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself |
The 1993 Billboard Music Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself (uncredited) |
A '70s Celebration: The Beat Is Back | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
The 1992 Billboard Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - Musical Guest |
Hangin' w/MTV | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
The 1992 World Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
¡Ay, vida mía! | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1990-1992 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Musical Guest |
The 19th Annual American Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
1991 Billboard Music Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
Grammy Legends | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
1990 MLB All-Star Game | 1990 | TV Special | Himself - American National Anthem |
The 17th Annual American Music Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
The 1989 Annual MTV Video Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself |
America's Top 10 | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
An All Star Celebration: Vote '88 | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself |
The 15th Annual American Music Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself |
Richard Marx Live | 1987 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - lead vocals / guitar / keyboards |
New American Bandstand 1965 | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
One Voice | 1986 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Background Vocal |
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2004 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Song of the Year | |
1990 | ASCAP Award | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Tequila Sunrise (1988) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1986 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special | St. Elmo's Fire (1985) |
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