Bobby Pickett Net Worth
Bobby Pickett Net Worth is
$1.6 Million
Bobby Pickett Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robert George Pickett (February 11, 1938 – April 25, 2007) was an American singer who found fame under the name Bobby "Boris" Pickett. He was known for co-writing and performing the 1962 hit novelty song, "Monster Mash". | Full Name | Bobby Pickett |
| Date Of Birth | February 11, 1938 |
| Died | 2007-04-25 |
| Place Of Birth | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Actor, Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | Nancy Huus |
| Siblings | Lynda Pickett |
| Movies | Monster Mash, Lobster Man from Mars, Deathmaster, The Baby Maker, It's a Bikini World |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [1996 interview in People magazine, about his 1962 hit "Monster Marsh"] When I hear it, I hear a cash register ringing. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pickett's very last live performance of The Monster Mash happened at the Chiller Theatre horror convention in October of 2006 (just months before his passing). He was joined on stage with legendary horror host John Zacherle and backed by local heroes, The Dead Elvi. |
| 2 | Boris Karloff was so impressed with Bobby's recording of "Monster Mash" that he performed the song while hosting an episode of TV's Pop/Rock Music show Shindig! (1964) in 1965. |
| 3 | The recording was turned down by four major labels. Finally Gary Paxton, who was the lead singer on The Hollywood Argyles' novelty hit "Alley Oop", released it on his own label. |
| 4 | He wrote "Monster Mash" in about 30 minutes. He added his own sound effects: the "creaky door" is a nail being pulled from a piece of wood, and the "boiling cauldron" is Pickett blowing bubbles in a cup of water with a straw. |
| 5 | The pianist on "Monster Mash" is blues legend Leon Russell. |
| 6 | Survived by his sister, Lynda; his daughter, Nancy; and his two grandchildren. |
| 7 | His tour bus broke down outside Frankenstein, Missouri at a 1973 Halloween show. |
| 8 | Bob Dylan was a big fan of his novelty hit. |
| 9 | "Monster Mash" was written after a band-mate suggested they showcase Pickett's impression of actor Boris Karloff. |
| 10 | In the late 1970s, on one occasion, his back-up band was (a very young) Van Halen. |
| 11 | In 1962 the British Broadcasting Corp. radio network banned Pickett's song "Monster Mash" as "offensive" and "unhealthy". |
| 12 | He was "found" by a daughter and two grandchildren he never knew he had in 1997. |
| 13 | His first live performance backup band was a group of young relatively unknowns called The Beach Boys. |
| 14 | He is the only active performer whose original recording reached "the top 100" on three different occasions. |
| 15 | Co-wrote the song "Monster Mash". |
| 16 | His son died at the age of three. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Britain | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Mike & Mike | 2013-2015 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| Hotel Transylvania 2 | 2015 | performer: "Monster Mash" - as Bobby "Boris" Pickett / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Parks and Recreation | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2015 writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2015 | ||
| Looking | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| EastEnders | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| Super Fun Night | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Twenty Feet from Stardom | 2013 | Documentary performer: "Monster Mash" / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Frankenstein: A Modern Myth | 2012 | TV Movie documentary performer: "Monster Mash" - uncredited / writer: "Monster Mash" - uncredited | |
| One Hit Wonderland | TV Series documentary performer - 3 episodes, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Animal Practice | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Silver Linings Playbook | 2012 | writer: "Monster Mash" - as Robert Pickett | |
| Radio Unnameable | 2012 | Documentary performer: "King Kong Your Song" written by nm0681876 | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Last Man Standing | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Some Jerk with a Camera | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Spooky Buddies | 2011 | Video writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| True Blood | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Halloween Season | 2010 | Short writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| The Office | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| 20 to 1 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Transylmania | 2009 | writer: "Monster Mash" - as Bobby "Boris' Pickett | |
| Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space | 2009 | TV Short performer: "Monster Mash" / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| The Simpsons | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1993 - 2009 performer - 1 episode, 1993 | ||
| Smother | 2008/II | performer: "Monster Mash" - as Bobby "Boris" Pickett / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Happily N'Ever After | 2006 | performer: "Monster Mash" - as Bobby Boris / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Spookley the Square Pumpkin | 2005 | Video performer: "The Transylvania Twist" - as Bobby "Boris Monster Mash" Pickett | |
| Must Love Dogs | 2005 | performer: "Monster Mash" - as Bobby "Boris" Pickett / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon | 2005 | TV Special writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Freaks and Geeks | 1999 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Roseanne Show | 1998 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Monster Mash: The Movie | 1995 | performer: "I'm Sorry The Bridge Is Out", "Monster Mash" / writer: "I'm Sorry The Bridge Is Out", "Play Your Hunch", "Eternity Blues", "Things A Mother Goes Through", "Monster Mash" | |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason | 1994 | TV Movie writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1991 writer - 1 episode, 1991 | ||
| Cheers | TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 1991 music - 1 episode, 1991 | ||
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1991 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1990 writer - 1 episode, 1990 | ||
| 21 Jump Street | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1989 writer - 1 episode, 1989 | ||
| Return of the Living Dead II | 1988 | writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| DTV Monster Hits | 1987 | TV Movie performer: "Monster Mash" / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| My Pet Monster | 1986 | Video writer: "The Monster Mash" - as Bobby "Boris" Pickett | |
| The Beniker Gang | 1985 | writer: "MONSTER MASH" | |
| Saturday Night's Main Event | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 | ||
| Good Old Days Part II | 1978 | TV Special performer: "Monster Mash" / writer: "Monster Mash" | |
| The Horror Hall of Fame | 1974 | TV Movie documentary performer: "Monster Mash" - uncredited / writer: "Monster Mash" - uncredited | |
| Deathmaster | 1972 | lyrics: "A Man without a Vision" - as Bob Pickett | |
| Do Not Adjust Your Set | 1967 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Shindig! | 1964 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boneyard Collection | 2008 | ||
| Boogie with the Undead | 2003 | Video | The Manager |
| Monster Mash: The Movie | 1995 | Dr. Victor Frankenstein | |
| Lobster Man from Mars | 1989 | The Astrologer / King of Mars | |
| Frankenstein General Hospital | 1988 | Man in Elevator (as Bobby "Boris" Pickett) | |
| Sister, Sister | 1987 | Roger | |
| Hot Money | 1983 | Stewart | |
| Strange Invaders | 1983 | Editor | |
| T.J. Hooker | 1982 | TV Series | Charlie Brubaker |
| Splitz | 1982 | Chef | |
| Deathmaster | 1972 | Kirkwood (as Bob Pickett) | |
| Chrome and Hot Leather | 1971 | Sweet Willy (as Bob Pickett) | |
| The Baby Maker | 1970 | Dr. Sims (as Bob Pickett) | |
| Three's a Crowd | 1969 | TV Movie | Roy Dodson (as Bob Pickett) |
| Bonanza | 1969 | TV Series | Gibson |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1967 | TV Series | Lieutenant |
| It's a Bikini World | 1967 | Woody (as Bob Pickett) | |
| Petticoat Junction | 1965-1966 | TV Series | Walter Thorp / Stonewall Jackson |
| The Long, Hot Summer | 1966 | TV Series | Fred Grady |
| 12 O'Clock High | 1965 | TV Series | G.I. Patient |
| The Lieutenant | 1964 | TV Series | Alvin Hopgood |
| Dr. Kildare | 1963 | TV Series | Extern |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Professor's Scary Movie Show | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Monster Mash | 2000 | Video composer: song "Monster Mash" |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Mash: The Movie | 1995 | musical play "I'm Sorry the Bridge Is Out, You'll Have to Spend the Night" |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Mash: The Movie | 1995 |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Spooky World | 1994 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Horror Hall of Fame III | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself (as Bobby 'Boris' Pickett) |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1964-1973 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Performer |
| Celebrity Party | 1963 | TV Special | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy Songs: The Pop Years | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Top of the Pops 2 | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Known for movies
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
as Soundtrack
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
as Soundtrack
Must Love Dogs (2005)
as Soundtrack
Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
as Soundtrack