Bruce Helford Net Worth

What is Bruce Helford's net worth?

Bruce Helford is an American television writer and producer who has a net worth of $150 million. Bruce Helford's career spans several decades and includes involvement in a wide variety of successful, often creator-driven sitcoms.

Helford first rose to prominence in the early 1990s with his work as executive producer and head writer on "Roseanne" during its fifth season. In 1991, he founded Mohawk Productions, a company through which many of his later projects would be produced. His signature breakthrough came when he co-created "The Drew Carey Show," serving as executive producer for its entire run from 1995 to 2004.

Over time, Helford built a reputation as a prolific show creator and showrunner. Among the series he created or co-created are "The Norm Show," "Wanda at Large," "Freddie," "George Lopez," "Nikki," "Bless This House," "The Oblongs," and "Anger Management." In 2016 he launched "Kevin Can Wait," though he departed as showrunner partway through the first season, reportedly over creative differences. Later, Helford returned to the "Roseanne" franchise, serving as showrunner and executive producer on the reboot and its spin-off, "The Conners."

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Helford's production company, Mohawk Productions, is closely identified with his personal brand. Its logo—an ultrasound image of his son Aven Helford—has become something of a trademark for his shows. Under Mohawk, Helford has exercised a great deal of creative control, shepherding projects from concept through execution.

In interviews, Helford has noted that "The Drew Carey Show" was built in close relationship with the city of Cleveland, grounding much of the show's humor and identity in the city's culture. He has also expressed openness to revisiting earlier series in some form, acknowledging that "everything is possible."

Though Helford remains a behind-the-scenes figure rather than a public personality, his influence on American sitcoms, especially in the 1990s and 2000s, is substantial. His ability to conceive character-driven comedies and navigate the challenges of long-running network television has made him a respected and enduring presence in the industry.

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