Rickey Smiley Net Worth 2022 | Earnings, Career, Bio & Family

Rickey Smiley Net Worth: Broderick Dornell Smiley better known as Rickey Smiley has a net worth of approximately $5 million in 2022. He is an American comedian, T.V. or radio talk show host, and actor.

Rickey is famous for his prank calls. He changes his voice and conducts a hilarious conversation with the receiver. Rickey hosts a morning show on the radio named “Rickey Smiley Morning” and a sitcom show on T.V One titled “The Rickey Smiley Show.”

In 2015, a reality show based on his life was named “Rickey Smiley for Real.” Rickey is also an actor and has appeared in several movies like “All About the Benjamin’s,” “Airline,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “Bet’s Comic View,” and many more. Now let’s talk about Rickey Smiley’s net worth, salary, income, career, personal life & biography, and how he earned such a hefty amount of wealth.

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Rickey Smiley Net Worth & Income

Net Worth	$5 Million
Annual Income	$700,000
Monthly Income	$60,000
Profession	Comedian, Host, Actor
Age	53 Years
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Leo

Early Life

Rickey Smiley’s real name is Broderick Dornell Smiley. His birthday is August 10, 1968, making him 53 at writing. Rickey’s hometown and birthplace are Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. His father is James Smiley, and his mother is Carolita Smiley Lester. Rickey’s father died when he was only seven, leaving behind him, his mother, and his sister alone and penniless.

To provide for her children, his mother had to take the help of their extended family. She worked hard to fulfill their necessities; therefore, he shares a strong bond with his mother. His sister’s name is Karon Katie Smiley. Rickey loves his family a lot.

Rickey gained education from Woodlawn High School. Then, he got admission to Alabama State University, earning a B.A degree. He enrolled in Tuskegee University for further education, earning a Master’s degree.

Rickey has been fond of comedy since his early life. He wanted to pursue his living as a comedian. Therefore, he worked hard and constructed his image as a famous comedian. He is one of the industry’s most successful and renowned people.

Career

Rickey Smiley initiated his career in 2000 by hosting BET’s Comic View program season. It was his first show, and he nailed it with his unique sense of humor. The audience loved his comedy tremendously, and thus, he got a little recognition. Rickey, after this program, then appeared on many other shows like “Showtime at the Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” and “Comic Escape.”

Rickey’s breakthrough in the comedy world was his prank calls. The audience loved the new concept, how he would change his voice and conduct a humorous conversation with the receiver. Because of these prank calls, his popularity grew, earning lots of fame.

Because of his growing popularity and people’s immense love for him, radio station KBFB approached him for a morning show in 2004. He accepted the offer and began hosting his morning radio show, “Rickey Smiley Morning.” This show consisted of his trademark prank calls, weather, latest news, and hip-hop songs.

In 2011, he started his show “Rickey Smiley: Live from Atlanta.” In 2013, Rickey was approached by the T.V channel “T.V One” to host a talk show. He bagged this show and started hosting “The Rickey Smiley Show.” This show received a tremendous amount of love from the audience and gained much popularity.

Rickey Smiley Net Worth 2022 | Earnings, Career, Bio & Family

In 2015, a reality T.V. show based on his real-life was made named “Rickey Smiley for Real.” This show is still ongoing and garners a tremendous amount of love and appreciation from viewers.

Besides these talk shows, he has worked in many other T.V. shows or films like “Def Comedy Jam,” “Friday after Next,” “Sweet Hideaway,” “First Sunday,” “Dish Nation,” “Baggage Claim,” “Frat House,” and many more.

Biography

Name	Rickey Smiley
Real Name	Broderick Dornell Smiley
Age	53 Years
Birthday	August 10, 1968
Birthplace	Birmingham, Alabama, US
Hometown	Birmingham
Height	6 feet 1 inch (1.83 m)
Weight	78 kg (172 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Ethnicity	Afro-American
Religion	Christianity
Education	Tuskegee University
Father	James Smiley
Mother	Carolita Smiley Lester
Sister	Karon Katie Smiley
Wife	N/A
Kids	10
Sons	Brandon Smiley, Malik Smiley
Daughters	Aaryn Smiley, D’Essence Smiley
Net Worth	$5 Million
Instagram	Rickey Smiley

Rickey Smiley’s Wife & Kids

Rickey Smiley is single. He is not married and doesn’t have a wife. Despite being unmarried, he is the father of more than ten kids, which he adopted. Once rumors arose that Rickey was homosexual or gay. Rickey accepted neither denied the words; therefore, the truth is unknown.

Rickey Smiley has ten kids. All of his kids’ names’ are unknown; only some of them are known. His sons are Brandon Smiley and Malik Smiley, and his daughters are Aaryn Smiley and D’Essence Smiley. On July 6, 2020, Rickey announced that his daughter Aaryn was shot during a road rage accident.

Assets

Rickey Smiley is living a luxurious lifestyle. He owns a lavish home in Birmingham, his hometown. Several reports state that he also has a home in Atlanta, but we don’t have any evidence to prove it.