Actor Michael Constantine’s Net Worth At The Time Of His Death May Surprise You
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By Sophie McEvoy/Sept. 9, 2021 1:14 pm EST
His big break came in 1969, when he starred opposite Lloyd Haynes in the ABC comedy-drama “Room 222”. Here, he won an Emmy for his role as school principal Seymour Kaufman. From there, he went on to star in a multitude of films and shows, including “Quincy M.E.,” “Magnum, P.I.,” “MacGyver,” “Law & Order,” “Cold Case,” and “My Big Fat Greek Life.” With just over 180 credits to his name, exactly how much was Constantine worth at the time of his death?
Michael Constantine wasn’t so sure about playing Gus in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
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Before auditioning for the part, he asked the film’s writer and main star, Nia Vardalos, if he could read the script, as he was “leery” about it not being written “by somebody who really knows Greeks” (via the Hollywood Reporter). But thankfully, he was proven wrong. “I read the script and I said, ‘Yes, this person obviously knows Greeks.’”
Constantine unsurprisingly had a lasting effect on Vardalos, who called him the “dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend” in a tribute to the actor on Twitter, adding that “acting with him came with a rush of love and fun.” She continued, “I will treasure this man who brought Gus to life. He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now. We love you Michael.”
