How rich is Matthew Lillard? Killer Cakes host’s net worth explored

Matthew Lillard is hosting an upcoming one-of-a-kind competitive baking show by Prime Video - Killer Cakes, which will be premiered on October 8, 2024, in 240 countries and various territories.

The show is a horror baking competition where contestants need to create a cake with Hollywood horror special effects and with a realistic and disgusting theme. For such a unique conceptual show, Matthew Lillard was chosen as a host - a horror specialist actor and many more.

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Matthew Lillard's career trajectory and net worth

Matthew Lillard is a multi-talented American actor, producer, director, and voice actor. His diverse skills have contributed to his net worth of $2 million. Lillard made a name for himself in the 90s, particularly in the horror genre, with notable roles in films such as Serial Mom, Hackers, Scream, and SLC Punk!

Additionally, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Shaggy in various 'Scooby-Doo' adaptations, showcasing his talent through both voice acting and film performances.

Lillard later transitioned to taking on more serious and dramatic roles in films such as The Descendants, Trouble with the Curve, and Match. Despite this shift, he maintained his talent for comedic performances, evident in movies like The Groomsmen and Without a Paddle during the 2000s. In addition to his acting, Lillard also ventured into directing with Fat Kid Rules the World.

On an 'Ask Me Anything' interview session on Reddit in May of 2012, describing his wealth when asked by a fan he said,

"I have three kids and a moderate size house. I do what I love, I'm proud of my life, I wouldn't change it… but I'm not rich by any stretch of the imagination."

Matthew Lillard also mentioned that he received a payment of only $1,600 for work that spanned over five days a week on the television show, The Descendants.

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After graduating from high school, Lillard's acting career took off. He hosted SK8-TV and acted in Scream as well as SLC Punk!, further solidifying his success. Although he also voiced Shaggy in numerous animated projects, he was not chosen for the 2020 CGI reboot "Scoob!” Lillard has also made appearances in TV series such as House, Criminal Minds, The Bridge, Twin Peaks, and Good Girls.

Lillard is also well-known for his love of the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. He has played in Dice, Camera, Action, an online series with Christopher Perkins as the Dungeon Master.

In 1999, at the peak of his career, Matthew Lillard purchased a home in Los Angeles with his fiancée and future wife, Heather Helm. In 2010, it was reported that Matthew and his wife had bought a home in Pasadena for $1.18 million. The house had five bedrooms, and 3,030 square feet of living space, and was later sold for around $1.3 million.

Additionally, the Lillards are reported to still own a home in Alhambra, California, which features two bedrooms.

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More details about Matthew Lillard

Born on January 24, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan, Matthew Lillard moved to Tustin, California at a young age. After high school, he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with fellow actor Paul Rudd and honed his acting skills in New York City. Transitioning various roles such as comedic actor to dramatic actor, and a skilled host landed a lot of opportunities for him to succeed.

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The brand-new show will feature Matthew as the host of Killer Cake, leveraging his connection with horror and his dramatic film career. It is set to premiere on October 8, 2024, on Prime Video.

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