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What is Ryan O’Neal’s Net Worth?

Ryan O’Neal, an American actor, has a net worth of $30 million, which includes the value of his $5 million Malibu beach house and an Andy Warhol-produced portrait of Farrah Fawcett that caused a lengthy legal battle in 2011. The Warhol was appraised at $24 million in 2018.

O’Neal rose to stardom in the 1960s with his role on the ABC primetime television soap opera “Peyton Place.” He went on to star in numerous films, including “Love Story,” “What’s Up, Doc?,” “Paper Moon,” “Barry Lyndon,” and “The Driver.” Later in his career, O’Neal had a notable recurring role on the Fox television series “Bones.”

O’Neal is also known for his relationship with model/actress Farrah Fawcett. They began dating in the 1970s and remained together on and off until her death in 2009. They had one child together, a son named Redmond O’Neal. O’Neal is also the father of Tatum O’Neal, who won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the age of 10, making her the youngest actor in history to win an Oscar.

Farrah Fawcett’s Will Sets Strict Trust for Son Redmond

Farrah Fawcett’s will included a lifetime trust of $4.5 million for her son Redmond, with strict parameters and restrictions set by the actress. The trust is managed by Farrah’s producer friend, Richard Francis, who can choose to distribute interest income quarterly or monthly. Redmond is only entitled to the interest generated by the trust and cannot access the principal unless it is for healthcare at the discretion of Francis. The principal cannot be used for Redmond’s legal defense or bail. Farrah also left $500 thousand to her father and nephew.

Andy Warhol Portrait of Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett’s will bequeathed her art collection, including one Andy Warhol portrait of her, to the University of Texas at Austin. However, her college boyfriend alerted the school that there were actually two portraits, one of which went missing from her LA condo after her death. The university suspected Ryan O’Neal had taken it and after it was seen in an episode of “Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals,” a legal battle was launched. Ryan argued that he owned the painting and an LA jury ruled in his favor in 2013. The painting’s value was estimated to be $18 million in 2013, $24 million in 2018, and today it could be worth over $40 million.

Ryan O’Neal: Early Life and Education

Ryan O’Neal was born in Los Angeles in 1941 to actress Patricia and screenwriter Charles. He has Irish, English, and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry and a younger brother named Kevin. O’Neal attended University High School in Los Angeles and trained as a Golden Gloves boxer. He later attended Munich American High School when his family moved to Germany for his father’s work.

Ryan O’Neal’s Acting Career

Ryan O’Neal started his acting career on television in 1960, appearing on shows such as “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” and “General Electric Theater.” He landed his first regular role in 1962 on the NBC series “Empire” and had his breakthrough in 1964 on the ABC primetime soap opera “Peyton Place,” playing the main role of Rodney Harrington. After “Peyton Place,” O’Neal took a long break from television, only returning in 1989 to star in the television film “Small Sacrifices.” He later had recurring roles on shows such as “90210” and “Bones,” playing the father of the protagonist on the latter show.

Ryan O’Neal’s Film Career

Ryan O’Neal made his film debut in 1969’s “The Big Bounce” and went on to star in hits such as “Love Story,” “What’s Up, Doc?,” and “Barry Lyndon.” He also starred in several films directed by Peter Bogdanovich, including “Paper Moon” with his daughter Tatum O’Neal. In the 80s, O’Neal’s film career slowed down, but he had minor successes with “Irreconcilable Differences” and “Chances Are.” In the 90s, he appeared in several films including “Man of the House” and “An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn.” O’Neal’s later credits include “Malibu’s Most Wanted” and “Knight of Cups.”

Ryan O’Neal’s Personal Life

Ryan O’Neal married his first wife, actress Joanna Moore, in 1963 and had two children before their divorce in 1967. He then married actress Leigh Taylor-Young, with whom he had a son before divorcing in 1971. O’Neal had a long and tumultuous relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett, with whom he had a son. They reconciled in 2001 and stayed together until Fawcett’s death in 2009. O’Neal also dated several other actresses, including Ursula Andress, Anouk Aimée, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Streisand, and Anjelica Huston.

However, O’Neal’s personal life was not without its troubles. He was estranged from his three eldest children for years due to his violent behavior and drug abuse. In 2001, O’Neal was diagnosed with leukemia, and over a decade later, he announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.