Larry David, co-creator of Seinfeld and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, holds an estimated net worth of $400 million—roughly five times that of any other series regular, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Forbes, and corroborating entertainment finance sources. The show, which wrapped its 12-season run in April 2024, featured a core cast whose fortunes vary widely, from Ted Danson's estimated $80 million to J.B. Smoove's $6 million.
Cast Net Worth Rankings: From Larry David to J.B. Smoove
The five core cast members plus one prominent recurring star rank as follows, from lowest to highest estimated net worth: J.B. Smoove (Leon Black) at $6 million, Susie Essman (Susie Greene) at $8 million, Cheryl Hines (Cheryl David) at $16 million, Jeff Garlin (Jeff Greene) at $20 million, Ted Danson (as himself, recurring) at $80 million, and Larry David (Larry David) at $400 million. These figures are based on the most frequently cited and recently updated estimates available as of publication, with per-episode salary data drawn from Forbes and entertainment reporting since HBO does not publicly disclose contracts.
J.B. Smoove and Susie Essman: The Lower End of the Scale
J.B. Smoove, born Jerry Angelo Brooks on 16 December 1965, joined Curb in 2007 and remained through the 2024 finale. Beyond the show, he portrayed Julius Dell in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and launched a comedy advertising agency, The First Darrin, in 2025. Susie Essman, born 31 May 1955, is best known for her role as Susie Greene and as the voice of Mittens in Bolt (2008). Her income stems primarily from Curb and her stand-up career, including appearances on Comedy Central Roasts.
Cheryl Hines and Jeff Garlin: Mid-Range Earners
Cheryl Hines, born 21 September 1965, portrayed Cheryl David across all 12 seasons, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her net worth of $16 million comes from acting, directing, producing, and endorsements. Jeff Garlin, born 5 June 1962, is estimated at $20 million, built from his roles on Curb and ABC's The Goldbergs. According to documents obtained by The Blast, Garlin must pay $80,000 in spousal support as long as Curb runs, reducing to $35,000 after it ends.
Ted Danson and Larry David: The Top Earners
Ted Danson, born 29 December 1947, earned $450,000 per episode in the final seasons of Cheers and $250,000 per episode on CSI, with millions more from syndication. Larry David, born 2 July 1947, reportedly made $20 million for the 2023 season, and Forbes estimates he could earn up to $1 million per episode in the final season. His wealth largely comes from his 15% ownership stake in Seinfeld's backend syndication royalties, generating an estimated $40 million to $50 million per year from Seinfeld alone. The show's improvisational style meant actors shot around 30 hours of footage per episode, edited down to a half-hour show.
