Andrew Shue is an American actor, athlete, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $100 million. Andrew Shue is best known for his role as Billy Campbell on the hit 90s show “Melrose Place”. He is also one of the founders of the media company Cafe Media, which operates on the web. But how did Andrew Shue earn his fortune? And what else has he done besides acting?
Andrew Shue’s Early Life and Education
Andrew Shue was born on February 20, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware. His mother, Anne Brewster, was a bank executive and his father, James William Shue, was a lawyer and real estate developer. His sister, Elisabeth Shue, is also an actress. He attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, where he played soccer and basketball. He and his sister were both inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame in 1994. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1989 with a B.A. in history. He also played soccer for the college team and spent a winter studying and playing soccer in Scotland for Queen’s Park FC.
Andrew Shue’s Career as an Actor and Entrepreneur
Andrew Shue had no intention of becoming an actor, but he got his break when he attended a movie premiere with his sister and an agent asked her if he was an actor. She said yes and one year later he was cast as Billy Campbell on “Melrose Place”, a spin-off of “Beverly Hills, 90210”. The show was a huge success and made him a household name. He stayed on the show for six years, from 1992 to 1998. During this time, he also appeared in some movies, such as “The Rainmaker” (1997) with Matt Damon and Claire Danes.
After leaving “Melrose Place”, Andrew Shue focused on his other passions: soccer and business. He played soccer professionally for several years in Zimbabwe, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Houston. He also co-founded Do Something, a global non-profit organization that encourages young people to take action on social issues2. In 2006, he co-founded Cafe Media, a media company that owns several websites for women and parents, such as CafeMom, MamásLatinas, Revelist, and BabyNameWizard. The company has grown to become one of the largest online publishers in the US.
Andrew Shue has also worked on some projects with his family members. He co-wrote and co-produced the movie “Gracie” (2007) with his sister Elisabeth, his brother John, and his brother-in-law Davis Guggenheim. The movie was based on their childhood experiences as soccer players and was dedicated to their late brother Will, who died in 1988.
Andrew Shue’s Net Worth and Salary
Andrew Shue has a net worth of $100 million as of 2022. He earned most of his wealth from his long and successful career as an actor and entrepreneur. His salary from “Melrose Place” was estimated to be $50,000 per episode, which adds up to about $12 million for the entire series. His income from his other ventures in endorsements, appearances, merchandise sales, book deals, and real estate also contributes to his net worth.
Andrew Shue’s Personal Life
Andrew Shue has been married twice. His first wife was Jennifer Hageney, a floral designer whom he married in 1994. They have three sons: Nate (born 1996), Aidan (born 1999), and Wyatt (born 2004). They divorced in 2008 after 14 years of marriage. His second wife is Amy Robach , a journalist whom he married in 2010. They met at a book party in 2009 and got engaged in September that year. They live together in New York City with their five children: two from Robach’s previous marriage and three from Shue’s previous marriage.
Andrew Shue is also an avid fan of sports and music. He supports the New York Yankees , the Oakland Raiders , and the Los Angeles Kings . He also collects sneakers , video games , and pinball machines . He has a tattoo of his nickname “Shue” on his knuckles and a tattoo of Benjamin Franklin on his chest.
FAQs
How old is Andrew Shue?
Andrew Shue is 55 years old as of 2022. He was born on February 20, 1967.
How tall is Andrew Shue?
Andrew Shue is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall.
What is Andrew Shue’s real name?
Andrew Shue’s real name is Andrew Eppley Shue.
Is Andrew Shue married?
Yes, Andrew Shue is married to Amy Robach since 2010.
How many children does Andrew Shue have?
Andrew Shue has five children: three from his first marriage and two from his second marriage.
