Joseph Marcell Net Worth

July 2024 · 5 minute read

Joseph Marcello net worth is
$1.5 Million

Joseph Marcello Wiki Biography

Joseph Marcell was born on the 18 August 1948, on Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. He is a British actor, probably still best known for his role as Geoffrey Butler in the Golden Globe-nominated TV series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” from 1990 to 1996. Marcell’s career started in 1974.

Have you ever wondered how rich Joseph Marcell is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Joseph Marcell’s net worth is as high as $1.5 million, earned through his successful acting career. In addition to his performances on both television and film, Marcell has also performed on stage which has improved his wealth too.

Joseph Marcell Net Worth $1.5 Million

Joseph Marcell moved to England when nine years old, and there went to the University of Sheffield where he studied theatre and science, following which he took speech and dance classes. He started his career in the TV movie “Antony and Cleopatra” (1974), starring Richard Johnson, Janet Suzman, and Rosemary McHale. Joseph then moved to the stage where he played in productions of “Othello” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Marcell returned to TV, and appeared as Walter Isaacs in 15 episodes of “Empire Road” from 1978 to 1979. During the next five years, Joseph had minor roles in series such as “Fancy Wanders” (1980), “Crown Court” (1981), “The Professionals” (1983), “Rumpole of the Bailey” (1983), and “Juliet Bravo” (1985), which only increased his net worth.

By the end of the 80’s, Marcell had parts in feature movies “Playing Away” (1987) and Richard Attenborough’s Oscar-nominated “Cry Freedom” (1987) starring Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, and Josette Simon. He continued with support appearances in “Doctor Who” (1988), “CBS Summer Playhouse” (1989), and “Desmond’s” (1990) before landing the role of Geoffrey Butler in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” in 1990 with Will Smith in the lead. The series aired for six seasons and earned two Golden Globe nominations, and it also added a considerable amount to his net worth.

In the meantime, Marcell had a part in Lou Diamond Phillips’ “Sioux City” in 1994, and after 146 episodes in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, he resumed smaller roles. However, he refreshed his career with the TV show “The Bold and the Beautiful”, playing in 26 episodes from 2003 to 2004, then had a recurring role in the cult BBC series “EastEnders” in 2006, appeared in the TV movie “Rough Crossings” in 2007, and starred in Teddy Hayes’ drama “That Samba Thing” also in 2007.

Most recently, Joseph Marcell appeared in Jeremy Herrin’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” (2012), and also in “Fedz” (2013) starring Michael Jai White. Marcell’s latest role was in Sean Hanish’s Emmy-nominated drama “Return to Zero” in 2014, and he is currently filming “Hero” and “Thrice”. He is also a member of the board of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, where he starred in a production of “King Lear”.

Regarding his personal life, Joseph Marcell was married to Judi, and has a son named Ben with her. After divorce, Joseph married Joyce Walsh and the pair has a daughter, Jessica Marcell.


Full NameJoseph Marcell
Net Worth$1.5 Million
Date Of BirthAugust 18, 1948
Place Of BirthSaint Lucia
Height1.7 m
ProfessionActor
EducationUniversity of Sheffield, Central School of Speech and Drama
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJoyce Marcell
ChildrenBen Marcell, Jessica Marcell
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0545186/
NominationsHelen Hayes Awards for outstanding Supporting Performer, Visiting Production, TV Land Best Broadcast Butler Award
MoviesReturn To Zero, Fedz, Cry Freedom
TV ShowsThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Empire Road, Fancy Wanders
#Trademark
1English Accent
2Beard
#Fact
1London, England: Playing the lead role of King Lear in a production at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and touring on an Elizabethan-style stage in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. [August 2013]
2London, England: Starred as Leonato in a production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. [September 2011]
3Attended the University of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England.
4Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.
5His primary claim to fame is the portrayal of the butler Geoffrey on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).
6He is a British citizen.
7He serves on the board of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England.
8Daughter, Jessica (b. 1989)
9Son, Ben (b. 1979)

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hero2015/IIpost-productionC.L.R James
Caesar2015pre-productionArtemidorus
ThriceannouncedTim
Return to Zero2014Dr. Harrington
Death in Paradise2014TV SeriesAlexander Jackson
Fedz2013Fast Eddie
Much Ado About Nothing2012/IILeonato
The Santa Trap2010ShortSanta
Holby City2008TV SeriesProfessor Karl Webster
A Touch of Frost2008TV SeriesJoshua Ray
Man, Broken2007ShortGeorge
That Samba Thing2007Nelson
Rough Crossings2007TV MovieDavid George
Diamond Real Estate2006Video shortMr. Rodeo
EastEnders2006TV SeriesAubrey
Jericho2005TV SeriesClive Marlowe
A Beautiful Life2004ShortJuan
The Bold and the Beautiful2003-2004TV SeriesHudson
Brothers and Sisters1998TV SeriesPastor Bertrand Gittens
The Bill1989-1998TV SeriesVernon Johnson / Wilmot
In the House1998TV SeriesMinister
We Three1997ShortThe Father
McLibel!1997TV Mini-SeriesRobert Beavers
Living Single1997TV SeriesReese
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990-1996TV SeriesGeoffrey Butler / Geoffrey
Sioux City1994Dr. Darryl Reichert
David Copperfield1993TV MovieMr. Micawber (voice)
Runaway Bay1993TV SeriesSamuel
Die Kinder1990TV SeriesJoe
The Loser1990ShortBartender
Desmond's1990TV SeriesMatthew McFarlane
Boon1989TV SeriesCharlie Fowkes
CBS Summer Playhouse1989TV SeriesDoc Holmes
The Return of Shelley1988TV SeriesPalmer
Doctor Who1988TV SeriesJohn
Cry Freedom1987Moses
First Sight1987TV SeriesMik
Playing Away1987
Juliet Bravo1985TV SeriesBold
Rumpole of the Bailey1983TV SeriesFreddy Ruingo
The Professionals1983TV SeriesNero
Crown Court1981TV Series
Fancy Wanders1980TV SeriesAlastair
Empire Road1978-1979TV SeriesWalter Isaacs
Antony and Cleopatra1974TV MovieEros (as Joe Marcell)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
David Copperfield1993TV Movie performer: "Something's Gonna Turn Up", "Family Christmas"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1991TV Series performer - 1 episode

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Diamond Real Estate2006Video short

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
E! True Hollywood Story2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Back to Bel-Air: A Fresh Look2005Video shortHimself
Street Smarts2003TV SeriesHimself - Contestant
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1996TV SeriesHimself / Geoffrey Butler
Soul Train1994TV Series documentaryHost
The Arsenio Hall Show1994TV SeriesHimself
Soul Train Comedy Awards1993TV SpecialHimself - Presenter

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004TV Land AwardTV Land AwardsBest Broadcast ButlerThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

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