Dmitri Tippens Krushnic was born on the 20th August 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA of British, German and Russian ancestry. Known by his other name Misha Collins – apparently his great-grandmother’s maiden name -he is a director and actor, probably best known for starring in the role of the angel Castiel in the TV series “Supernatural” (2008-present). He has also appeared in other TV series, including “ER” (2005-2006) and “24” (2002). His professional acting career has been active since 1998.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Misha Collins is, as of early 2016? It is estimated by sources that the size of Misha’s net worth is over $2 million, which has largely been earned through his career in the entertainment industry.
Misha Collins Net Worth $2 Million
Misha Collins was brought up with three siblings in an irreligious family by his parents Richard Edward Krushnic and Rebecca Tippens. He attended both Northfield Mount Hermon and Greenfield Center School and matriculated in 1992. Afterwards, he started to study Social Theory at the University of Chicago, after which he scored an internship to work at the White House under President Clinton, in the Office of Presidential Personnel. At the same time he worked for National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters in DC, and after that he decided to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.
Misha’s professional acting career began in 1998, with an appearance in the TV series “Legacy”, which was followed by a role in the film “Liberty Highlands” (1999), with Adrien Brody and Ben Foster in lead roles. With the 2000s, his career reached a whole new level, which only increased his popularity as well as net worth. His first notable role was as Alexis Drazen in the popular TV series “24” (2002), with Kiefer Suterland in the role of its lead protagonist. After his role ended, Misha was cast in films such as “Finding Home” (2003), “20 Things To Do Before You `re 30” (2005), “Over Her Dead Body” (2008), and others, all of which added to his net worth. It was in 2008 when his career took the turn for the better, as he was selected for the role of the angel Castiel in the popular TV series “Supernatural” (2008-present), with actors such as Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles in lead roles.
To speak further of his accomplishments as an actor, Misha has appeared in productions such as “The Grift” (2008), and “Divine: The Series” (2011), among others, however, the role in “Supernatural”,for now is the main source of his net worth as he earns around $30,000 per episode.
Thanks to his successful career, Misha has received several prestigious awards, including People’s Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor for his work on “Supernatural”.
Apart from his successful acting career, Misha Collins is also known as an accomplished poet, who has published two poems “Baby Pants” and “Old Bones”, both of which are published in in the 2008 edition of the Columbia Poetry Review, and which also added to his net worth.
When it comes to his personal life, Misha Collins has been married to writer Victoria Vantoch since October 2001, andthe couple has two children. In free time he is active with charity work, as he co-founded Random Acts of Kindness. In 2011, he also found ed the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen (GISHWHES).
