Adam Duritz Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth of Adam Frederic Duritz: $40 Million


Adam Frederic Duritz Wiki Biography

Adam Fredric Duritz, born on 1 August 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a renowned producer, songwriter, and musician famously known as the vocalist and founder of the rock band Counting Crows. His extensive career includes composing the song “Accidentally in Love” for the movie “Shrek 2” and his work has significantly contributed to his current net worth.

Adam Duritz’s estimated net worth in mid-2016 stands at a substantial $40 million, mainly amassed through his prosperous music career. He has owned two record labels and has written numerous songs for other popular bands. Additionally, his production work in the film industry has also supplemented his wealth, which is expected to grow as he continues his career.

Net Worth of Adam Duritz: $40 million

Prior to attaining fame with Counting Crows, Adam performed with various bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. He gained recognition as a songwriter and eventually formed the band The Himalayans with David Immergluck. After recording a demo tape, they caught the attention of a major record label and officially debuted with “August and Everything After”, featuring the hit song “Round Here”. Their performance of “Mr. Jones” on “Saturday Night Live” further boosted their popularity.

Throughout the band’s journey, Adam collaborated with prominent artists such as The Wallflowers, Peter Stuart, Ryan Adams, and Dashboard Confessional, contributing to the writing of songs for their albums. He also worked on songs with Nanci Griffith and wrote tracks for films like “Josie and the Pussycats” and “Shrek 2”, which garnered multiple awards. Currently, he serves as a judge at the Independent Music Awards.

In 1997, Adam established the record label E Pluribus Unum, which was later acquired by Interscope Records. He also founded Tyrannosaurus Records in 2007, albeit it became defunct in 2015. Expanding his involvement in the film industry, Adam acted as the executive producer of “The Locusts” and made appearances in films like “Farce of the Penguins” and “Freeloaders” as an executive producer.

Regarding his personal life, Adam has been romantically linked with Jennifer Aniston, Samantha Mathis, Monica Potter, and Courteney Cox. He was in a relationship with Emmy Rossum in 2009, who was often part of his band’s tours. However, he has never been married, and information about his current relationship status is not available.




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Full Name Adam Duritz
Net Worth $40 Million
Date of Birth August 1, 1964
Place of Birth Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Profession Musician
Education University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis
Nationality American
Parents Linda Dee, Gilbert Duritz
Siblings Nicole Duritz
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244154/
Music Groups Counting Crows, The Himalayans, Sordid Humor, Accidentally in Love, Mr. Jones, Round Here
Nominations Academy Award for Best Original Song
Movies Farce of the Penguins
# Trademark
1 His dreadlocks
# Quote
1 [on his hair style] I spent my life looking in the mirror and thinking, I don’t get it – that’s not me. The first time I got dreads, I caught my reflection in a window. and it was the first time that I saw me. It was like the first time I wrote a song.
2 Maria is the only one who’s not completely real. She’s just an idea of someone I came up with when I was writing “Round Here.” I mean, she’s me. It’s through the eyes of a girl, but it’s someone very much like me struggling at the edge, not sure if she’s going to fall off on one side or the other. It’s a theme that’s stuck through songs. So she keeps popping up.
# Fact
1 Had a brief relationship with actress Emmy Rossum.
2 Has a sister named Nicole. She is mentioned in his song “Children in Bloom”.
3 After the overnight multi-platinum success of the Counting Crows debut album (“August and Everything After”). Adam decided to find a real job for a “reality check” between albums. So he bartended at the The Viper Room in Hollywood, which at the time was still owned by Johnny Depp.
4 Once rented Christina Applegate’s house (Late 1990s)
5 Lead singer for the band Counting Crows.

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Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Mommy 2014/I writer: “Colorblind”
Atop the Fourth Wall 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Freeloaders 2012 writer: “Hanginaround” – as Adam F. Duritz
Something Borrowed 2011 writer: “Round Here”
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode
20 to 1 2010 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Idool 2007 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Valiant 2005 writer: “Accidentally in Love”
Taiko: Drum Master 2005 Video Game lyrics: “American Girls” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “American Girls” – as Adam F. Duritz
Searching for David’s Heart 2004 TV Movie writer: “Hard Candy”
Shrek 2 2004 writer: “Accidentally in Love” 2004
Scrubs 2002-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
One Tree Hill 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Rules of Attraction 2002 lyrics: “Anna Begins” / music: “Anna Begins”
Mr. Deeds 2002 lyrics: “Goin’ Down To New York Town” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “Goin’ Down To New York Town” – as Adam F. Duritz
Josie and the Pussycats 2001 writer: “Spin Around”, “You Don’t See Me”, “You’re A Star”
Cruel Intentions 1999 lyrics: “Colorblind” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “Colorblind” – as Adam F. Duritz
Rounders 1998 writer: “Baby, I’m A Big Star Now” – as Adam F. Duritz
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1997 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Unhook the Stars 1996 writer: “Raining in Baltimore”
Homicide: Life on the Street 1994 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Saturday Night Live 1994 TV Series writer – 1 episode

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Counting Crows: Underwater Sunshine Live 2012 TV Movie
Freeloaders 2012 Adam Duritz
Farce of the Penguins 2006 Sensitive Guy Penguin (voice)
Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Live at Red Rocks TV Movie

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Public Law 2012 Short associate producer
Freeloaders 2012 producer
Burn 1998 executive producer
The Locusts 1997 executive producer

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Anonymity: The History of Straight, Incorporated 2010 the producers wish to thank
For Catherine 2005 very special thanks
Tortured by Joy 2004 Short thanks
Hamlet 2000 special thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
Lennon or McCartney 2014 Documentary short Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2014 TV Series Himself
MSN Exclusives 2012 TV Series Himself (2013)
August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall 2011 Video Himself
Entertainment Tonight 2009 TV Series Himself
The 62nd Annual Tony Awards 2008 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Passing Strange
Private Sessions 2008 TV Series Himself
Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Special 2007 TV Movie Himself
Een manier om thuis te komen – Umoja live 2007 Documentary Himself
Showbiz Tonight 2005 TV Series Himself
Tavis Smiley 2005 TV Series Himself
The Music of Shrek 2 2004 Video documentary short Himself
Soundstage 2004 TV Series documentary Himself
The Meteor Ireland Music Awards 2004 2004 TV Special Himself – Performer (as Counting Crows)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks 2004