Warren Zevon Net Worth
Warren Zevon Net Worth is
$4 Million
Warren Zevon Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Warren William Zevon (/?zi?v?n/; January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003) was an American rock singer-songwriter and musician. He was known for the dark and somewhat outlandish sense of humor in his lyrics.Zevon's work has often been praised by well-known musicians, including Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. His best-known compositions include "Werewolves of London", "Lawyers, Guns and Money", "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" and "Johnny Strikes Up the Band", all of which are featured on his third album, Excitable Boy (1978). Other well-known songs written by Zevon have been recorded by other artists, including "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" (a huge hit for Linda Ronstadt), "Accidentally Like a Martyr", "Mohammed's Radio", "Carmelita", and "Hasten Down the Wind".Along with his own compositions, Zevon recorded or performed occasional covers, including Allen Toussaint's "A Certain Girl", Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and Leonard Cohen's "First We Take Manhattan". He was a frequent guest on Late Night with David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman. Letterman later performed guest vocals on "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song)" with Paul Shaffer and members of the CBS Orchestra on Warren Zevon's My Ride's Here album. | Full Name | Warren Zevon |
| Date Of Birth | January 24, 1947 |
| Died | 2003-09-07 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Music Department, Composer |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Crystal Ann Brelsford |
| Children | Jordan Zevon, Ariel Zevon, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Werewolves of London, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner |
| Parents | Beverly Cope Simmons, William Zevon, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Werewolves of London, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Werewolves of London, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Werewolves of London, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner |
| Movies | South of Heaven, West of Hell, Two-Fisted Tales |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm insane. I'm fucked up. I have problems. But I don't get depressed and I don't get bored. |
| 2 | Going to a 7-Eleven in the middle of the night and hearing the clerk whistling one of my songs - that's my idea of a great cover version. |
| 3 | I got to be Jim Morrison a lot longer than he did. |
| 4 | I think I look like a baboon from Newcastle trying to get a job in a toothpaste commercial. [upon seeing the cover shots for his last album, "The Wind"] |
| 5 | Enjoy Every Sandwich |
| 6 | I guess I made sort of a tactical error by not going to the doctor's in 20 years . . . just one of those phobias that didn't pay off. |
| 7 | [commenting on his terminal illness] You've gotta remember, it's not morbid to me. I know the hearse is parked at the curb and the motor is running. The thing is, I'm still trying to be cheery about it. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was cremated and his ashes are scattered into the pacific ocean. |
| 2 | He was of English descent on his mother's side and Russian-Jewish descent on his father's side. |
| 3 | His song "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" inspired the names of Pete Postlethwaite and Vince Vaughn's characters in The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). |
| 4 | He was friends with the director Tom Holland. |
| 5 | His Top 40 hit "Werewolves of London" featured Mick Fleetwood and John McVie from Fleetwood Mac on drums and bass guitar, respectively. |
| 6 | In 2002 he came to Cherokee Recording Studios to record what would be his final album, "The Wind". Nick Read filmed his final recordings at Cherokee for the documentary, "Warren Zevon: Keep Me In Your Heart." Bruce Springsteen joined Zevon at Cherokee for the single "Disorder in the House," Cherokee owner Bruce Robb provided lead guitar on the first track of "The Wind" and support vocals on two other tracks. |
| 7 | Occasionally filled in for Paul Schaeffer as the band leader of Late Night with David Letterman (1982). |
| 8 | Was friends with Billy Bob Thornton, striking up a friendship when they realized they were neighbours and both suffered from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Jokingly, Warren referred to him and Billy Bob as "The OCD Brothers". |
| 9 | As a result of his suffering from OCD he had several quirks about items that he deemed unlucky, regularly throwing food or clothing items he just bought because they meant "bad luck". |
| 10 | In later years dressed almost exclusively in his favorite color, gray, and amassed a large collection of gray Calvin Klein t-shirts. |
| 11 | One daughter, Ariel Zevon; one son, Jordan Zevon. |
| 12 | The song Werewolves of London's title was an idea of Phil Everly! He asked Warren and Waddy Wachtel to write a dance song and call it Werewolf of London. Warren had worked for Phil on his TV show as music director much as he did when he filled in for Paul Shaffer on Late Night with David Letterman. He played in an Irish pub in Spain before Werewolves made him famous. |
| 13 | He was the first musical guest on 'Late Night' and the only guest who had the whole show to himself as a guest where he spoke of his terminal cancer. |
| 14 | In September 2002, announcing to the press that he had terminal cancer, Zevon stated with his traditional wry humor: "It would be a shame if I didn't make it to see the next James Bond movie." |
| 15 | The London (Ontario) club in baseball's Frontier League, an independent minor league, is named the Werewolves after Zevon's song "Werewolves of London." The Werewolves' mascot is named Warren Z. Von. |
| 16 | Recorded hit single in early 2001, "Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)", co-written with sportswriter (and "Tuesdays With Morrie" author) Mitch Albom. David Letterman provided backup vocals. |
| 17 | One of his songs, "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead," was later used for the title of a 1995 film. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadies | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Spaceman | 2016/I | performer: "Bill Lee" / writer: "Bill Lee" | |
| Ray Donovan | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Supernatural | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2016 writer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2016 | ||
| Regular Show in Space | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| True Detective | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The 100 | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Good Wife | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Constantine | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Hawaii Five-0 | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| NCIS | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| Glee | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Grimm | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| Blue Bloods | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Grown Ups 2 | 2013 | performer: "Werewolves of London" / writer: "Werewolves of London" | |
| Some Jerk with a Camera | TV Series documentary performer - 3 episodes, 2011 - 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Californication | TV Series performer - 8 episodes, 2007 - 2013 writer - 5 episodes, 2007 - 2012 | ||
| Enlightened | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| Looper | 2012 | performer: "Carmelita" / writer: "Carmelita" | |
| One Hit Wonderland | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| House M.D. | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Dancing with the Stars | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| EastEnders | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| 20 to 1 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Community | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Funny People | 2009 | performer: "Keep Me in Your Heart", "Numb as a Statue" / writer: "Keep Me in Your Heart", "Numb as a Statue" | |
| My Name Is Earl | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
| Australian Idol | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Saved | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Justice | 2006 | TV Series performer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money" / writer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money" | |
| Hoot | 2006 | writer: "Werewolves of London" | |
| Boston Legal | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2006 producer - 1 episode, 2006 writer - 1 episode, 2006 | ||
| North Country | 2005 | performer: "Werewolves Of London" / writer: "Werewolves Of London" | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Around the Bend | 2004 | performer: "Carmelita" / writer: "Carmelita" | |
| Joan of Arcadia | 2003 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Breakfast with Hunter | 2003 | Documentary performer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money", "The Hula Hula Boys", "Roland, The Headless Thompson Gunner" / writer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money", "The Hula Hula Boys", "Roland, The Headless Thompson Gunner" | |
| Great Writers, Great Cities | 2001 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Freaks and Geeks | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2000 writer - 1 episode, 2000 | ||
| Action | 1999 | TV Series performer: "Even a Dog Can Shake Hands" | |
| Radiofreccia | 1998 | performer: "Werewolves of London" / writer: "Werewolves of London" | |
| Sliding Doors | 1998 | writer: "Tenderness on the Block" | |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1997 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead | 1995 | performer: "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead" / writer: "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead" | |
| The Larry Sanders Show | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1993 writer - 1 episode, 1993 | ||
| Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies | 1993 | Documentary writer: "Carmalita" | |
| Tales from the Crypt | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1992 writer - 1 episode, 1992 | ||
| Grand Canyon | 1991 | performer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money", "Searching for a Heart" / writer: "Lawyers, Guns and Money", "Searching for a Heart" | |
| The Turtles: Happy Together | 1991 | Video writer: "Outside Chance" | |
| Heaven Tonight | 1990 | performer: "JOHNNY STRIKES UP THE BAND" / writer: "JOHNNY STRIKES UP THE BAND" | |
| Love at Large | 1990 | performer: "Searching For A Heart", "You Don't Know What Love Is" / writer: "Searching For A Heart" | |
| Tarzan in Manhattan | 1989 | TV Movie performer: "Leave My Monkey Alone" / writer: "Leave My Monkey Alone" | |
| The Color of Money | 1986 | performer: "Werewolves of London" / writer: "Werewolves of London" | |
| FM | 1978 | writer: "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" | |
| Midnight Cowboy | 1969 | lyrics: "He Quit Me" - as W. Zevon / music: "He Quit Me" - as W. Zevon |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | 1999-2000 | TV Series performer - 13 episodes |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 66 | 1993 | TV Movie | |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1992 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Two-Fisted Tales | 1992 | TV Movie segment "King of the Road" | |
| Drug Wars: The Camarena Story | 1990 | TV Mini-Series 3 episodes |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| South of Heaven, West of Hell | 2000 | Babcock | |
| The Larry Sanders Show | 1993 | TV Series | Warren Zevon |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le carnivore | 2015 | Short special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Out | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Interviewed (interviewed) |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1995-2003 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Musical Director |
| Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Breakfast with Hunter | 2003 | Documentary | Himself |
| Dirty Life and Times with Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam and Warren Zevon | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Great Writers, Great Cities | 2001 | TV Series | Himself, narrator |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Suddenly Susan | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Dream On | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jon Stewart Show | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1982-1993 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Musical Guest |
| Sunday Night | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| Kippevel | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| She's Having a Baby | 1988 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Warren Zevon | 1982 | Video | Himself |
| Fridays | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seventies | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Free Lisl! | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| The 46th Annual Grammy Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself |
| Computer Chronicles | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Song of the Year | |
| 2004 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rock Song |
Known for movies
Looper (2012)
as Soundtrack
Californication
as Soundtrack
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
as Soundtrack
Grown Ups 2 (2013)
as Soundtrack