Haley Joel Osment Net Worth

What is Haley Joel Osment's Net Worth and Salary?

Haley Joel Osment is an American actor who has a net worth of $4 million. Haley Joel Osment rose to fame as a child actor in the late 1990s. In 1994, he played Forrest Gump's son, Forrest Junior, opposite Tom Hanks. He had his breakthrough role in M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 blockbuster, "The Sixth Sense." His performance as Cole Sear, a boy who can see dead people, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Osment followed this success with notable roles in other films, including "Pay It Forward" (2000) and Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001). He also lent his voice to animated projects, most famously as Sora in the "Kingdom Hearts" video game series. As he grew older, Osment transitioned to more mature roles, appearing in indie films and TV shows. He had recurring roles in series like "Silicon Valley" and "Future Man," demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

In recent years, Osment has continued to work in both film and television, taking on character roles in various genres. He's appeared in projects such as "The Boys," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "The Kominsky Method," showcasing his ability to adapt to different types of roles and productions.

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Early Life & Career

Haley Joel Osment was born on April 10th, 1988, in Los Angeles. His sister Emily Osment later became an actor as well. Because Haley became a child actor at such a young age, the story of his acting career is essentially synonymous with his childhood. At age four, Osment signed with a talent agent and subsequently booked a Pizza Hut commercial. His first TV role in "Thunder Alley" soon followed, and in 1994, he played Gump's son in "Forrest Gump." This role launched his film career, and many prominent roles would soon follow.

After appearing in the film "Mixed Nuts," Osment followed up with a number of TV roles in shows like "The Jeff Foxworthy Show," "Murphy Brown," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Touched by an Angel," "Chicago Hope," "The Pretender," and "Ally McBeal." By 1996, Osment was booking increasingly central roles in films like "Bogus," "The Lake," and "I'll Remember April."

Although Osment was quickly establishing himself as one of the most talented young actors in Hollywood, he didn't become a truly significant star until the release of "The Sixth Sense" in 1999. He was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he won numerous other awards. "The Sixth Sense" became a box office juggernaut, grossing over $672 million on a budget of $40 million.

Over the next period, Osment appeared in blockbusters such as "Pay It Forward" and "Artificial Intelligence." He also established himself as a voice actor, most notably in the "Kingdom Hearts" video game series, before appearing alongside Michael Caine in "Secondhand Lions."

What followed was a hiatus from film as Osment appeared in a Broadway production of "American Buffalo." Haley Joel Osment later landed a leading role in the show "Sex Ed." This marked the beginning of his adult acting career, and he would follow up with a number of roles in miniseries and web series. In 2019, Osment appeared in the Netflix film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."

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Haley Joel Osment Salary Highlights

For his breakout film role, "The Sixth Sense," Haley earned a paltry $150,000. Amazingly, his co-star Bruce Willis earned $14 million upfront plus 17% of gross receipts. This ultimately translated into a $120 million payday for Bruce – the largest single payday of all time for a Hollywood actor. Haley then earned $1 million for "Pay It Forward" and $2 million for "A.I. Artificial Intelligence." In total, Haley earned around $5 million during the peak years of his career. That's around $10 million in today's money.

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Personal Life

Haley Joel Osment is an avid golfer, having played since the age of seven. In 2005, he joined the U.S. team for the All-Star Cup under coach Mark O'Meara. Osment also participated in the Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament. In addition, Osment plays the guitar and the piano. He spent much of his adult life living in New York City before moving to Altadena, California. Tragically, Haley and his parents both lost their respective homes in the January 2025 Eaton fire.

Legal Issues

In 2006, Osment pleaded no contest to driving under the influence after crashing his car. He also accepted a misdemeanor charge of drug possession. Osment suffered serious injuries during the crash, including a broken rib and a fractured shoulder blade. As a result, the actor was sentenced to three years of probation, 60 hours of rehab, mandatory attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and a $1,500 fine.

In April 2025, Haley was arrested for public intoxication at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort.

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