Julie Bowen Net Worth 2022: Income, Salary, Career, Bio

Julie Bowen is a two-time Emmy Award-winning American actress, director, and producer who rose to international fame as Claire Dunphy on the highly acclaimed blockbuster ABC comedy Modern Family.

Bowen became interested in acting at a young age while doing plays with his two sisters in their backyard. Bowen appeared in the popular comedy film Life of the Party co-written by Melissa McCarthy and Horrible Bosses.

Bowen is also known for his recurring roles on the hit ABC shows Lost, Ed and the darkly comic Showtime series Weeds and Boston Legal. Bowen has supported and donated to several charities dear to his heart during his career, and he often participates in fundraising and awareness events.

What is the net worth of Julie Bowen?

Net worth	$18 million
name	Julie Bowen
age	52 years old
height	1.68M
occupation	actress
Annual Salary	$4 million per year
latest version	2022

Salary per episode

Bowen began her career as Claire Dunphy on the ABC comedy Modern Family, earning a starting salary of $30,000 to $65,000. He eventually renegotiated with them to a raise of $500,000 per episode, which equates to $12 million per season last season.

First half of life

Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer was born on March 3, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland to real estate agent John Luetkemeyer Jr. and Suzanne Luetkemeyer. She has two siblings, Annie and Molly.

He started at Calvert School in Baltimore and Garrison Forest School in Maryland before moving on to St. George’s School in Rhode Island. He once attended the prestigious and high-class Rowland Park County School in Baltimore, Maryland.

Beginning of career

After graduating from Bowen High School, he attended Brown University and received a BA in Renaissance Studies. He got his first taste of acting when he attended theater productions of Stage Door and Guys and Dolls and Lemon Sky while attending college for his graduation.

Bowen spent his junior year in Florence, Italy, where he became proficient in Italian. Before graduation she landed a lead role in the independent film Five Spot Jewel. After graduation, he moved to New York and enrolled at the famous Actors Studio, where he studied acting.

Acting career

Bowen made his acting debut in 1992 in the soap series Loving and the following year in an episode of the college drama Class of ’96. In 1994, she appeared in the television movie Runaway Daughters.

He appeared in Happy Gilmore and Multiplicity in 1996 and An American Werewolf in Paris in 1997. In the same year, he made guest appearances on television shows such as Party of Five.

Bowen then had a recurring role as Roxanne Please on ER (1998–99) and gained notoriety on the television series Ed (2000–04). He then appeared as a guest star on the television shows Lost (2005–07) and Boston Legal (2004), as well as in a recurring role on Weds (2008).

modern family

Bowen’s breakthrough career began when she starred as Claire Dunphy in the ABC series Modern Family from 2009 to 2020 for nearly 250 episodes.

She was nominated for six consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2010–15) for her performance, and won the award in 2011 and 2012.

The sitcom won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series Comedy or Musical in 2012, as well as a SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Ongoing and recent projects

Bowen continued to appear in small roles in films such as Jumping the Broom (2011), Horrible Bosses (2011), Conception (2012), Knife Fight (2012), and Life of the Party (2018).

Bowen also worked as a voice actor in films such as Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace (2013), Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014), as well as Justice League (2002), Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc., Family Guy (2014, 2017), Tangled: The Series (2017–2020), LA to Vegas (2018), and DuckTales (2019).

He appeared in the 2020 Netflix film, Hubby Halloween, 2021 Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, 2022 American Dad as well as the films “The Fallout” and “Mixtape”. He has also appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

Interesting facts about Julie Bowen

• Bowen is of German descent.

• Bowen is the sister of famed infectious disease doctor Annie Luetkemeyer and fashion designer Molly Luetkemeyer.

• Since he was in his early 20s, Bowen has worn a pacemaker due to the cardiovascular condition bradycardia, which causes his regular heart rate to be below average.

• Bowen appeared in the music video “Fight Song”, which was inspired by Pitch Perfect.

• Bowen endorsed Hillary Clinton at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

• Bowen was also criticized for making some jokes about Donald Trump before the 2016 US presidential election.

Business initiatives and approvals

Bowen founded Bowen and Sons in 2021, which recently signed its first partnership with Universal Television. Her first project with NBC Universal is a series for which a pilot has already been committed, starring her as Lulu Wallace.

Steve Basilone of The Goldbergs is the lead writer on the series. She has been named a spokesperson for Neutrogena, a company that sells Pure Glow products, and has appeared in commercials for these products.

personal life

Bowen married Scott Phillips, a software developer and real estate investor, in 2004 and the couple had three sons, Oliver and twins Gus and John. She divorced Phillips in 2018.

charity work

Bowen currently runs Baby2Baby, a charity that provides basic baby clothing and supplies to poor families. He has also volunteered for various other charities, such as:

• Stand up against cancer
• Maxwell House
• March of Dimes
• American Foundation for Equal Rights
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America
• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
• Sandy Hook Commitment
• The Trevor Project
• Milk and bone
• Revlon Run/Walk for Women
• Step Up Women’s Network
• PS Arts

housing

When Bowen and Scott divorced, she spent $3 million on a residence in the Hollywood Hills designed by Thornton Abel and built in 1959 for heart physician Augustus Bakos. The 3,212-square-foot, glass-walled residence has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and sits on an acre of land. In 2021, Bowen subsequently sold the home for $3.85 million.

Bowen paid $6 million for a stunning estate in Toluca Lake, California, from singer Meghan Trainor in 2021. The home has five bedrooms, seven and a half baths and 7,100 square feet with a guest house in the backyard. The outdoor space includes not only a large rectangular pool with a spa, but also an amazing patio area.

Julie Bowen Net worth

As of 2022, Julie Bowen’s net worth is estimated to be $18 million. In 2016, she was one of the highest paid TV actresses with earnings of $12 million. Majority of his income comes from Modern Family and various brands through which he earns hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Notably, Bowen earned millions through his production company and Neutrogena endorsements, and his philanthropic efforts contributed significantly to his wealth.