Kristen Schaal Net Worth

Kristen Schaal is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and voiceover artist with an estimated net worth of $6 million. She is best known for her quirky and unique comedic style, which has made her a standout in television, film, and animation. Schaal rose to fame as Mel on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009) and later as Carol Pilbasian in the Fox series The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018). She is also widely recognized for voicing Louise Belcher on Bob’s Burgers (2011–present) and Mabel Pines on Disney’s Gravity Falls (2012–2016).

Kristen Schaal Net Worth	$6 Million
Date of Birth	January 24, 1978
Place of Birth	Longmont, Colorado
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer, and Voiceover Artist

With over 120 acting credits, Kristen has established herself as one of the most versatile comedic performers of her generation, balancing live-action roles with a prolific voice acting career.

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Early Life

Kristen Joy Schaal was born on January 24, 1978, in Longmont, Colorado. Her father worked in construction, while her mother was a secretary. She grew up with her older brother, David, on a cattle ranch near Boulder.

Schaal graduated from Skyline High School in 1996 before attending the University of Colorado for a year. She later transferred to Northwestern University, where she graduated with a degree in performance studies. Shortly after, she moved to New York City to pursue comedy.

In 2005, she was featured in New York magazine’s article “The Ten Funniest New Yorkers You’ve Never Heard Of,” a turning point that helped launch her national career.

Career Breakthrough

Kristen Schaal began her career in stand-up comedy, winning recognition at the US Comedy Arts Festival and later earning the Barry Award at the 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Her big break came in 2007 when she was cast as Mel, the eccentric superfan, on HBO’s cult hit Flight of the Conchords. Around the same time, she contributed as a writer on South Park and made guest appearances on shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Mad Men.

From 2008 to 2016, Schaal was also a regular commentator on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and later with Trevor Noah, where her satirical segments became a fan favorite.

Television and Film Success

Kristen’s career flourished with a variety of television and film roles. She appeared in comedies such as Dinner for Schmucks (2010), Butter (2011), The Boss (2016), and Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020). She also starred in The Heart, She Holler (2011–2014), 30 Rock (2012–2013), and The Hotwives of Orlando (2014).

Her most notable television role came with Fox’s The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018), where she starred opposite Will Forte. The show ran for four seasons, earning her critical acclaim and an EWwy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress.

Voice Acting Career

Schaal has enjoyed tremendous success as a voice actress, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in animation. She voices Louise Belcher on the Emmy-winning series Bob’s Burgers, a role she has held since 2011. She also voiced Mabel Pines on Disney’s Gravity Falls, which earned her multiple awards.

Her voice work extends to major films, including Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019) as Trixie, Shrek Forever After (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013). She also starred in BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), voicing Sarah Lynn, one of the show’s most tragic characters.

Kristen Schaal Awards

Kristen Schaal has earned numerous awards throughout her career:

Primetime Emmy Nomination (2017) for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in BoJack Horseman.
Annie Awards (2013, 2016) for her work on Gravity Falls and Bob’s Burgers.
Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2008).
Andy Kaufman Award (2005) at the New York Comedy Festival.

Her comedy special Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore (2013) also earned her an American Comedy Award nomination.

Personal Life

Kristen married comedy writer Rich Blomquist in 2012. Blomquist, a former writer for The Daily Show, has won several Primetime Emmy Awards. Together, the couple co-wrote The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex (2010). They welcomed their daughter, Ruby, in 2018.

In 2017, Schaal revealed during a charity stream that she had suffered an ectopic pregnancy, requiring emergency surgery. Despite the experience, she has remained open about her health struggles, which endeared her further to fans.

Real Estate

In December 2020, Kristen and Rich sold their Los Feliz, Los Angeles, home for $1.89 million. In May 2021, they upgraded to a larger 3,400-square-foot home in Los Feliz, purchasing the property for $3.5 million.