Mary Badham in a red dress smiles at the camera.

How Much is Mary Badham Worth?

Born Name Mary Badham
Birth Place Birmingham, Alabama
Height 6 feet 1 inch
Eye Color Blue
Zodiac Sign Libra
Nationality American
Profession Child Actress
Husband Richard W. Wilt
Net Worth $1 million
Weight 70 kilograms
Age 67 years old

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Mary Badham is one of the respected figures in the field of the American film industry. Often famous as the child actress, the veteran actively contributed on the sector during the 1960s

The 67-year-old played in the novel oriented movie, To Kill a Mockingbird, which still comes as her major career highlight. So, today, we help you cross paths with the professional life of the experienced artist and her incomes.  

Astonishing Net Worth of A Million

Badham, 67 owns a staggering fortune of $1 million as of 2019. Even though her active years are way past her, she still makes enormous money through her past works and reputation. 

The charismatic diva featured in numerous movies throughout her peak years such as Dr Kildare and Our Very Own. Mary is also the younger sister of the millionaire director,  John Badham

Renowned for To Kill a Mockingbird

You all must be lying if you never heard of the book, To Kill a Mockingbird. Well, Badham was a core figure in the movie version of the historical novel. She was just 10, without any prior acting knowledge when she debuted in the Robert Mulligan movie.

The 67-year-old portrayed Jean Louise in the movie and performed the role with perfection to do justice to the part. The film broke the box office as it grossed $13.1 million, while it budgeted just $2 million

YouTube: Mary Madham talks about the making of the film, To Kill a Mockingbird

The blockbuster remains vital for Badham, as she often goes to different parts of the world to tell the story about the making of the movie. On the 50th anniversary of the film in 2012, she attended the screening of the reputed film with former President, Barack Obama at the White House.

Versatile Big-Screen Acts

Ever since such a big debut, there was no looking back for the actress. The versatile talent portrayed Chrissie in Let’s Kill Uncle and Henty in Dr. Kildare. Moreover, she featured on This Property is Condemned, and Our Very Own as Mrs.Nutbush

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Back in 2015, the reputed diva returned to the big screen in Earl Hamner Storyteller, a documentary as herself.

Exchanged Vows with a Dean

The veteran artist tied the knot with Richard Wilt forty-four years ago in 1975. Her life partner serves as dean of the Library and Educational support service at Lehigh Carbon Community College. 

The happy couple shares two beautiful children, son Anthony Wilt and daughter Anna Wilt

Quick Facts: Mary Badham

  • The Birmingham born artist currently resides at Richmond, Virginia.
  • As a child actress, she received a nomination for Oscar Award for Best Supporting Actress.
  • She was the daughter of a retired army officer father and president of Bessemer Steel Co and an actress mother.
  • In 2006, she attended the Twilight Zone convention at Hasbrouck Heights.

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