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What Is Rita Rudner’s Net Worth?

Rita Rudner, an American comedian, actress, and writer, has a net worth of $12 million. She began her professional performing career as a dancer in Broadway productions before rising to fame as a stand-up comedian in the ’80s. Rudner has released several comedy specials, acted in films and television shows, and wrote for the Academy Awards. She has also published several books, including “Naked Beneath My Clothes” and “Turning the Tables.” Rudner won Las Vegas’ Comedian of the Year award nine consecutive years and was honored with the Casino Entertainment Legend Award in 2017.

Rita Rudner’s Early Life and Career

Rita Rudner was born in Miami, Florida in 1953, and grew up in Coconut Grove in a Jewish household. After her mother’s passing, Rudner had a difficult relationship with her stepmother. She graduated high school at just 15 years old and moved to New York City to pursue a dance career.

In 1970, Rudner landed a small role in a Broadway production of “Promises, Promises,” and went on to appear in several other productions, including “Follies,” “The Magic Show,” “Mack & Mabel,” and “So Long, 174th Street.” She also played Lily St. Regis in “Annie.”