Louie Perry Anderson is a stand-up comedian, actor and television host. He created the cartoon series Life with Louie. He was the initial host of the third revival of the game show Family Feud, from 1999 to 2002.
Early Life (Childhood)Louie grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the second-youngest of 11 children in his family. He went to Johnson Senior High.
Interesting FactsThe series Life with Louie was based on Anderson's childhood. It showed how he was picked on because of his weight, and how he used comedy to deal with it.
Personal LifeFormerly worked as a counselor at a home for abused children. In 1981, met comedy legend Henny Youngman, and began writing one-liners for him. Lived in Las Vegas during most of his career, but now lives in Los Angeles. He is believed to be single after separating with his ex-wife with whom he was married for four weeks since 1985.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTAnderson holds the staggering net worth of $10 million. Life with Louie was a 3-year hit on Fox, and won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.
RumorIn the late 1990s, Anderson was extorted by a man named Richard John Gordon, demanding money from Anderson, threatening to reveal to tabloids that Anderson reportedly propositioned him in a casino in 1993.Anderson initially paid Gordon in fear, but when Gordon's demands increased, he informed the police and Gordon was arrested.
