Alan Hamel Net Worth

What is Alan Hamel's net worth?

Alan Hamel is a Canadian entertainer and television host who has a net worth of $100 million. That is a combined net worth with his wife of more than 40 years, the late actress/entrepreneur Suzanne Somers. Alan and Suzanne were married from 1977 until her death from cancer in October 2023 at the age of 76 (one day before her 77th birthday). Suzanne had previously been married to a man named Bruce Somers. Hence, "Suzanne Somers." Suzanne married Bruce in 1965 when she was 19. The same year they married, they welcomed a son named Bruce Jr. Suzanne and Bruce divorced in 1968.

A familiar face on television throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Hamel later shifted his focus to producing and managing Somers' career, helping to build her into a multimedia business powerhouse. Together, they created an empire that spanned television, product endorsements, books, and wellness branding.

Early Life and Television Career

Alan Hamel was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and studied Radio and Television Arts at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). He began his career in Canadian television, gaining national exposure as the host of the children's series "Razzle Dazzle" from 1961 to 1964. His natural charisma and on-camera ease led to further hosting opportunities, most notably on American game shows like "Wedding Party" and "Anniversary Game," both of which aired on ABC in the late 1960s.

By the 1970s, Hamel was a household name in Canada thanks to "The Alan Hamel Show," a daytime talk show that aired on CTV. The show combined celebrity interviews, musical guests, and comedy sketches, and became one of Canada's most popular variety programs of the era. He followed this with "Alan Hamel's Comedy Bag," further cementing his status as a national television personality.

Hamel also took occasional acting roles, with guest appearances in shows such as "Nightcap," "Lou Grant," "The Last Hurrah," "All in the Family," and "She's the Sheriff." However, his strongest impact came as a host and producer, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

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Marriage to Suzanne Somers and Business Ventures

Alan met Suzanne Somers in the late 1960s when she was a model on "Anniversary Game." They began dating shortly thereafter and married in 1977. Their relationship became one of Hollywood's most enduring partnerships, lasting over 46 years until Suzanne's death from cancer in October 2023, one day before her 77th birthday.

While Somers gained global fame for her roles in "Three's Company" and "Step by Step," Alan played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in managing and expanding her career. He was instrumental in turning her into a brand, producing fitness videos, television specials, book deals, and health product endorsements that ultimately generated hundreds of millions in revenue. Together, they leveraged Suzanne's popularity into a wide-ranging lifestyle empire.

Real Estate

Throughout their life together, Alan and Suzanne built an impressive portfolio of real estate, primarily in Southern California.

In the late 1970s, they acquired a 73-acre hillside estate in Palm Springs, which became their signature residence. Known for its unique layout—including multiple buildings connected by funiculars and bridges—the property was first listed in 2008 for $35 million. The listing price was eventually reduced several times before selling in 2021 for $8.5 million, after being downsized to 20 acres. Here is a video tour of their former Palm Springs estate:

The couple also owned 480 acres of land in northern Palm Springs, which they donated in 2018 to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, preserving it for public use and environmental protection.

In Malibu, they purchased an oceanfront property in 1999 for $2.3 million, followed by the adjacent lot in 2001 for $2.35 million. Combined, the parcels gave them 190 feet of ocean frontage. Although a 2007 fire destroyed the homes, the land later sold in 2016 for $12.03 million. A new 5,000-square-foot mansion was eventually constructed on the site and listed for $40 million in 2021.

Personal Life After Suzanne Somers

In June 2025, Alan Hamel confirmed he had entered a new romantic relationship with actress Joanna Cassidy. The two had known each other for over 45 years, first meeting in the 1970s when Cassidy appeared on "The Alan Hamel Show." They later crossed paths during the 1985 miniseries "Hollywood Wives," in which Cassidy co-starred with Suzanne Somers. The renewed connection came through Hamel's son, Stephen, who reintroduced them at a screening.

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