Stephen Steve Higgins, born on August 13, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, is a talented writer, producer, announcer, actor, and comedian. He is best known as a member of the Don’t Quit Your Day Job comedy troupe, and as the announcer of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, as well as a writer and producer of “Saturday Night Live”.
Steve Higgins’ overall net worth, as of early 2016, is estimated to be $2 million. This wealth has been amassed through his illustrious 28-year career in the entertainment industry.
Steve, one of five children, showed an interest in comedy from an early age. He formed the comedy troupe Don’t Quit Your Day Job in 1988 with his brothers and a mutual friend, which kickstarted his successful journey in the comedy business.
His big break arrived in 1990 when the troupe appeared on the Comedy Central with the sketch series “The Higgins Boys and Gruber”. From there, he continued to perform in various clubs in Hollywood. In 1995, he began writing for “Saturday Night Live” and also served as a producer of the show. His dedication to the show has earned him accolades, including two Emmy Awards nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award in 2013, which further contributed to his net worth.
From 2009 to 2014, Steve Higgins served as an announcer on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”. After Jimmy Fallon succeeded Jay Leno, Steve continued as an announcer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. In addition to these ventures, he has also landed several writing gigs, adding to his already impressive portfolio.
Steve Higgins’ commitment to the entertainment industry has been paralleled by his personal life. He is married to Ellen Niedert, with whom he has four children.
Full Name | Steve Higgins |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Date Of Birth | August 13, 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
Profession | Writer, producer, announcer, actor, comedian |
Education | University of Iowa |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Ellen Niedert |
Parents | Marian Coppola Higgins, Harold Higgins |
Siblings | David Anthony Higgins, Alan J. Higgins |
https://twitter.com/higbones | |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0383492 |
Awards | Primetime Emmy Award (2013) |
Music Groups | “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” (comedy troupe 1988) |
Nominations | Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program |
Movies | “Ghostbusters” (2016), “The Expanse” (2015), “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas” (2014), “The Awesomes” |
TV Shows | “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (2009-2014), “Saturday Night Live” (1975-), “Trashed”, “The Jon Stewart Show” |
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1 | Steve Higgins lost his father in 1979 and his mother passed away in a tragic car accident in 2011. |
2 | He has brothers David Anthony Higgins and Alan J. Higgins, and siblings Michael and Vianne. |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2004 | 2004 | TV Movie new material |
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