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From humble beginnings doing comedy gigs in Perth to headlining the Melbourne Comedy Festival to interviewing the Dalai Lama on national television, stand-up comic Dave Hughes has had quite the career. Known for his no-holds-barred, deadpan comedic style, Hughesy has amassed a huge following throughout Australia and all around the world.
That success has brought Hughes both fame and riches. But how much is the comedian worth? And how exactly did he earn his money? Join us as we take a look at Dave Hughes’ career, personal life, and net worth in 2019.
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David Hughes’ Net Worth
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Net Worth |
$AUD 10-million |
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Date of Birth |
November 26, 1970 (48 years old) |
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Country of Origin |
Australia |
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Source of Wealth |
Comedian, Actor, Radio Personality, TV Presenter |
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Last Updated |
2019 |
Who Is Dave Hughes?
David Hughes, also known as Dave Hughes or Hughesy, is a stand-up comic, radio presenter, and TV host in Australia. He’s most known for his appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, his comedy panel TV series on Network 10 called Hughesy, We Have a Problem, and his radio show Hughesy & Kate with Kate Langbroek.
How Old Is David Hughes?
David Hughes was born on November 26, 1970, which means he is turning 49 years old this year.
How Tall Is Dave Hughes?
Dave Hughes stands tall at 1.79m, or 5’10”.
What Was Hughes’ Early Life Like?
David William Huges was born and raised in Warrnambool, a city on the coast of Victoria, three hours away from Melbourne. Hughes attended Christian Brothers’ College, an all-boys school, and became one of their student leaders before graduating in 1988.
He went on to study information technology at Melbourne’s Swinburne University, then switched to an accounting course at Deakin University back in his hometown. He didn’t finish his university education, choosing instead to drop out to pursue a comedy career.
Is David Hughes Married?
David Hughes tied the knot with his wife Holly Ife, a former Herald Sun reporter, in 2006. The two met at a bar when Holly was just 22. The couple has three children together: Rafferty (age 10), Sadie (age 8), and Tess (age 6). Hughesy constantly talks about his wife and kids during his shows, much to Holly’s annoyance. Ife and Hughes have also written a kids’ book together called How Not to Annoy Dad.
What Are Some Of Dave Hughes’ Career Highlights?
Hughes landed his first headline after just three attempts over six months and soon became a fixture at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He released three comedy specials on CD/DVD: Dave Hughes: Whatever; Dave Hughes, Live (which won an ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release); Dave Hughes – Handy, and David Hughes – Pointless.
He landed his first TV gig early on with a small guest appearance on Neighbours in 1988. Over a decade later, Hughes was hired on as co-host for ABC’s The Glass House. Although the show was cancelled in 2006, it landed him further spots on shows like The Project, Before the Game, and Australia’s Got Talent. The Project was particularly successful – Hughes got to interview celebrities and famous personalities, including the Dalai Lama in 2011.
Hughes has also been the host of Hughesy & Kate (formerly known as Hughesy, Kate & Dave), a hit national radio drive show, for almost 20 years.
How Did Dave Hughes Make His Money?
Dave Hughes makes most of his salary appearing in various TV shows, radio programs, and guest appearances. He also earns from his comedy tours across Australia.
Another, more surprising source of income for the entertainer is real estate. Hughes has an impressive property portfolio. In 2010, he bought a St Kilda property for $AUD 1.84-million by “accident”, later selling it at a profit for a cool $AUD 2.112-million. He also owns a block of apartments in Melbourne.
Hughes made headlines last year when he bought a five-bedroom house on renovation reality show The Block from fan favourites Josh and Elyse. He paid $AUD 3.067-million for the property, an amount he later claimed was “too much”. Although he doesn’t live in the house himself, he rents it out for around $AUD 2500-3500 a week.
How Much Does Dave Hughes Earn: A History Of Dave Hughes’ Net Worth
Dave Hughes is worth $AUD 10-million in 2019, but he wasn’t always a multi-millionaire. In fact, the famous comedian spent years on the dole before making it big. He was living in a shared flat with multiple other people, spending most of his days drinking and doing drugs. He subsisted on low-paying comedy gigs – a “good” night would be $AUD 150.
Today, it’s an entirely different story. Although Hughesy is still down to do small gigs – he still does $AUD 40 gigs on occasion – his daily earnings are higher than ever before. It’s estimated that Dave Hughes earns $AUD 1.65-million a year, or more than $4,500 a day.
Conclusion
Dave Hughes has come a long way from working odd jobs. His hard work has definitely paid off, making him a multi-millionaire after a couple of decades in radio, TV, and stand-up comedy.
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