Matt Bomer Net Worth

What is Matt Bomer's Net Worth and Salary?

Matt Bomer is an American actor who has a net worth of $12 million. Matt Bomer first gained attention with guest roles on shows like "Guiding Light" and "Tru Calling," but his breakout came in 2009 when he was cast as Neal Caffrey, the charming con artist at the center of USA Network's hit series "White Collar." Running for six seasons, the show made Bomer a household name and showcased his ability to balance wit, sophistication, and emotional depth.

While "White Collar" cemented his leading man status, Bomer proved his versatility by taking on a variety of projects. He starred in Steven Soderbergh's "Magic Mike" and its sequel, bringing both humor and dramatic weight to the ensemble cast. His performance in HBO's "The Normal Heart" was especially acclaimed, earning him a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Felix Turner, a role that required both vulnerability and physical transformation.

Bomer continued to diversify his career with roles in "American Horror Story," where he explored darker, edgier characters, and films such as "The Magnificent Seven," "Walking Out," and "Papi Chulo." He also ventured into voice acting, lending his talents to animated projects including "DC Universe's Superman: Unbound." On stage, he has appeared in notable productions, further underlining his range as a performer.

More recently, Bomer starred in the Netflix series "The Boys in the Band," Hulu's "Mid-Century Modern," and Showtime's "Fellow Travelers," earning widespread praise for his nuanced performances.

Early Life

Bomer was born on October 11, 1977, in Webster Groves, Missouri, to parents Elizabeth Macy and John Bomer IV. His father had been a draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys and played for the team from 1972 to 1974. Bomer grew up with his sister, Megan, and brother, Neil.

The family moved to Spring, Texas, when Bomer was a child, and he attended Klein High School. Fellow future actor Lee Pace also attended Klein High School at the same time. He played football in school before deciding he wanted to concentrate on acting. When he was 17, he made his stage debut in a production of Tennessee Williams' play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," in the Alley Theatre in Houston.

After high school, Bomer attended Carnegie Mellon University and continued studying acting. During that time, he spent a year abroad in Galway, Ireland, in 1999, and worked as a bartender while there. In 2001, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Career

After finishing college, Matt Bomer moved to New York City to pursue acting, initially finding steady work in theater. He soon transitioned to television, landing his debut role in 2000 as Ian Kipling on the soap opera "All My Children." The following year, he secured a contract role on "Guiding Light," which earned him a Gold Derby Award for Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama. After leaving the show in 2003, Bomer joined the supernatural drama "Tru Calling" and also returned to theater, appearing in "Roulette" in 2003.

Bomer made his film debut in 2005 opposite Jodie Foster in "Flightplan," followed by a role in the 2006 horror prequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning." He also appeared in the pilot "Amy Coyne" and starred in the short-lived 2007 ABC series "Traveler." From 2007 to 2009, he gained wider exposure as Bryce Larkin on NBC's action-comedy "Chuck," a recurring role that showcased his charisma and set the stage for bigger opportunities.

His true breakthrough arrived in 2009 when he was cast as Neal Caffrey, the brilliant con artist in USA Network's hit series "White Collar." The show ran six seasons until 2014, becoming a signature role for Bomer and earning him a devoted following as well as a 2015 People's Choice Award. During this period, he also expanded into film and theater, appearing in Dustin Lance Black's play "8," the sci-fi thriller "In Time," and guest starring on "Glee," where he won a Gold Derby Award. He then joined the ensemble cast of Steven Soderbergh's "Magic Mike" in 2012, a role he reprised in "Magic Mike XXL."

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Throughout the 2010s, Bomer built a reputation for balancing commercial projects with prestige work. He appeared in "The New Normal," voiced Superman in "Superman: Unbound," and took roles in "Winter's Tale" and "Space Station 76." His most acclaimed performance of the decade came in HBO's "The Normal Heart," for which he won a Golden Globe Award and earned an Emmy nomination. He continued to challenge himself with a recurring role in "American Horror Story: Hotel," a supporting part in Shane Black's "The Nice Guys," and a lead role in Amazon's "The Last Tycoon."

In 2017, Bomer earned praise for his performance in the independent drama "Walking Out," followed by roles in "Anything," "Jonathan," and "Papi Chulo." He also joined the Broadway revival of "The Boys in the Band," which later became a Netflix film adaptation. He directed an episode of "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," marking his directorial debut. By the late 2010s, he was back on television in shows like "Will & Grace" and as Larry Trainor/Negative Man in DC Universe's "Doom Patrol." In 2020, he starred in the third season of the anthology crime drama "The Sinner," further establishing his versatility.

Bomer has continued to expand his range. He reprised his stage role in Netflix's film version of "The Boys in the Band," and in 2023, he earned widespread critical acclaim for his performance in Showtime's limited series "Fellow Travelers," portraying Hawkins Fuller in a sweeping historical romance about LGBTQ life in America from the 1950s onward. The role solidified his reputation as one of the most respected actors of his generation. In 2025, Matt began starring opposite Nathan Lane in the Hulu series "Mid-Century Modern."

White Collar Salary

What was Matt Bomer's salary per episode of White Collar? $125,000. In a 16-episode season, that worked out to $2 million.

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Personal Life

In 2011, Bomer married publicist Simon Halls, though their marriage became public only in 2014. The couple has since had three children – Kit in 2005 and twins Walker and Henry in 2008. While Bomer had been in a relationship with Halls for years, he only publicly came out as gay in 2012 when he thanked Halls and his children during an acceptance speech for the Steve Chase Humanitarian Award. The same year, Bomer was given an Inspiration Award for his work at the GLSEN Awards, which honors individuals who have devoted time and money to ending bullying of LGBTQ individuals while supporting inclusion and education.

Bomer is a Democrat and campaigned for candidate Beto O'Rourke in the U.S. Senate Election in Texas in 2018. He is also interested in Transcendental Meditation and has been since his early 20s.

Real Estate

In 2011, Bomer paid $3.2 million for a home in LA's Hancock Park neighborhood. Today, the 6-bedroom, 4,700 square-foot home is worth around $7 million.

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