John Hamilton Davidson, Sr. was born on the 13th December 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, and is an actor and television personality, perhaps still best known to the world for hosting such shows as “The Hollywood Squares” (1970-1979), “Incredible Sunday” (1988), and “the $25,000 Pyramid” (1991), among many shows.
Have you ever wondered how rich John Davidson is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Davidson’s net worth is as high as $2 million, earned through his successful career in the entertainment industry. Also he has made several notable appearances as an actor, including in “The Girl with Something Extra” (1973-1974), among other differing roles.
John Davidson Net Worth $2 Million
John is the son of two Baptist ministers; he attended high school in White Plains, New York, and after matriculation enrolled at Denison University.
He made his first appearance on screen in 1964, in the show “The Entertainers” with Carol Burnett and Caterine Valente. After that he got the chance to host the show “the Kraft Summer Music Hall” in 1966, and three years later started hosting his own show “The John Davidson Show” (1969-1970). Also, back in 1968, he first appeared in“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, and through 1987 appeared in 60 episodes as guest host. From 1970 to 1972 he appeared frequently in “The David Frost Show”, but then was appointed as a panelist for the show “The Hollywood Squares”, serving in that position until 1979, which only increased his net worth and his popularity as well. Also, from 1971 until 1979 he would appear in “The Mike Douglas Show”, as co-host and actor, which also improved his wealth.
Fom 1980 until 1982 John again hosted his own show, and in 1986 returned to the Hollywood Squares, as a host for the new show “The New Hollywood Squares” (1986-1989).
Thanks to his many talents, John also launched an acting career, and in 1964 made his debut in the television film “The Fantasticks”, with Ricardo Montalban and Stanley Holloway. Three years later he featured in the Oscar Award-nominated comedy “The Happiest Millionaire”, and then appeared next to Bob Hope and Irene Hervey in the comedy “Roberta” (1969). He started the ‘70s with a lead role in the George Schaefer’s Primetime Emmy Award-nominated “U.S.A.” (1971), in 1973 in the role of John Burton in the TV series “The Girl with Something Extra” (1973-1974), and then until the end of the ‘70s appeared in films “Shell Game” (1975), with Tommy Atkins and Robert Sampson, “Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target” (1977), increasing further his net worth.
During the ‘80s he made several guest appearances in TV series such as “Fantasy Island” (1984), “The Love Boat” (1985), “Scene of the Crime” (1985), and in the film “The Squeeze” (1987). He had his last role in the Tim Burton’s Oscar Award-nominated fantasy “Edward Scissorhands” (1990), starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder, as TV-host.
Regarding his personal life, John has been married to Rhonda Rivera since 1983; the couple has one child together. Previously, he was married to Jackie Miller from 1968 until 1983; they had two children together.
