Richard Kiel Net Worth: How Much was the Late ‘James Bond’ Villain Really Worth?

Richard Kiel's net worth is one of the things that came to people's mind after news of his recent death broke.

Having worked on numerous films and TV projects, fans surely would wonder how much Richard Kiel's net worth is? or How much wealth did the late actor left behind?

Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1939, he reportedly worked as a bouncer and a cemetery plot salesman before making his Hollywood debut in the early 60s. Richard Kiel's net worth reportedly took a turn from then on, having launched a film and TV career almost simultaneously.

His first break into acting was a guest-starring role on the "Street of Hate" episode of the television series "Laramie." It was then followed by a role in the feature film, "The Phantom Planet."

Standing at 7 feet 1.5 inches, Kiel's height was reportedly his asset in the acting industry as he became popular among Hollywood producers as a villain. He had made a career out of his unusual size and had often played the role of a bad guy in films. Because of this, one can say Richard Kiel's net worth could partly be attributed to his remarkable height.

Among his credits were appearances in "The Longest Yard," "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" and "The Wild, Wild West." He was most famously known however, for his role as Jaws in the "James Bond" franchise. Kiel had appeared in both the "Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker," and had reprised his role in the "Everything or Nothing" video game.

He was also popular for his role as Mr. Larson in the 1996 Adam Sandler golf comedy "Happy Gilmore."

Some of his most recent works included "The Corpse of Albert Cradette," "The Awakened," and a voice work for the 2010 flick "Tangled."

With all those credits listed under his name, one can't help but ask how much was Richard Kiel's net worth before he passed away on Sept. 10?

According to The Richest and Hollywood Rooster, Richard Kiel's net worth is $1 million. He is reportedly survived by his wife, four children and nine grandchildren.