Vincent Price Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Horror Films, Wife, Kids, Art, Books, TV Shows

Vincent Leonard Price Jr. also known as Vincent Price is a legendary American actor known for his distinctive silky voice, elegant demeanor, and iconic performances in horror films.

Through his long career spanning stage, screen, radio, and television, he portrayed sophisticated villains in classic movies and became a beloved master of the macabre while pursuing passions in art collecting, cooking, and philanthropy.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Vincent Leonard Price Jr.
• Stage Name: Vincent Price
• Born: May 27, 1911
• Age: 82 years old
• Died: October 25, 1993
• Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Welsh and English descent
• Occupation: Actor, Art Historian, Art Collector, Gourmet Cook
• Height: 6 feet 4 inches
• Religion: Roman Catholicism
• Parents: Vincent Leonard Price and Marguerite Cobb Wilcox Price
• Siblings: Harriet Price, James Price, Laura Louise Price
• Spouse: Coral Browne
• Children: Vincent Barrett Price, Victoria Price
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vincent Price was born on May 27, 1911, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Vincent Leonard Price and Marguerite Cobb Wilcox Price, in a wealthy family where his father served as president of the National Candy Company.

He grew up with siblings Harriet Price, James Price, and Laura Louise Price. He attended St. Louis Country Day School and briefly Milford Academy. He graduated from Yale University in 1933 with a degree in English and a minor in art history. He later studied fine arts at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. His ethnicity is Welsh and English descent, and his religion is Roman Catholicism.

Career

Vincent Price began his professional path on the London stage in 1935 after studying art in Europe. He appeared in Broadway productions including Victoria Regina before making his film debut in 1938. He built a versatile career with roles in film noir, drama, and comedy but achieved lasting fame in the horror genre through collaborations with Roger Corman and American International Pictures.

He starred in adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories such as House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Raven, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Tomb of Ligeia. Known for his cultured voice and debonair yet menacing villains, he appeared in over 100 films including Laura, The Three Musketeers, and Edward Scissorhands.

Price hosted radio programs, television series, and provided voice work while lecturing on art and co-authoring cookbooks. He founded the Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College by donating much of his personal collection. His career spanned nearly six decades marked by stage work, classic cinema, and cultural contributions beyond acting.

Social Media

• Vincent Price does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Vincent Price was 82 years old at the time of his death and his height was 6 feet 4 inches. He was previously married to Edith Barrett from 1938 to 1948 and to Mary Grant from 1949 to 1973. He married actress Coral Browne in 1974 and remained with her until her death in 1991. He had one son, Vincent Barrett Price, from his first marriage and one daughter, Victoria Price, from his second marriage.

Net Worth

Vincent Price‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily came from acting roles in over 100 films, stage performances, television appearances, radio work, book sales including cookbooks and art books, and speaking engagements on art and cuisine.

Filmography

• House of Usher
• The Pit and the Pendulum
• The Raven
• The Masque of the Red Death
• The Tomb of Ligeia
• Laura
• The Three Musketeers
• Edward Scissorhands
• The Fly
• House on Haunted Hill
• The Abominable Dr. Phibes
• Tales of Terror