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Estimated Net Worth of Adam Frederic Duritz: $40 Million
Adam Frederic Duritz Wiki Biography
Adam Fredric Duritz, born on 1 August 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a renowned producer, songwriter, and musician famously known as the vocalist and founder of the rock band Counting Crows. His extensive career includes composing the song “Accidentally in Love” for the movie “Shrek 2” and his work has significantly contributed to his current net worth.
Adam Duritz’s estimated net worth in mid-2016 stands at a substantial $40 million, mainly amassed through his prosperous music career. He has owned two record labels and has written numerous songs for other popular bands. Additionally, his production work in the film industry has also supplemented his wealth, which is expected to grow as he continues his career.
Net Worth of Adam Duritz: $40 million
Prior to attaining fame with Counting Crows, Adam performed with various bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. He gained recognition as a songwriter and eventually formed the band The Himalayans with David Immergluck. After recording a demo tape, they caught the attention of a major record label and officially debuted with “August and Everything After”, featuring the hit song “Round Here”. Their performance of “Mr. Jones” on “Saturday Night Live” further boosted their popularity.
Throughout the band’s journey, Adam collaborated with prominent artists such as The Wallflowers, Peter Stuart, Ryan Adams, and Dashboard Confessional, contributing to the writing of songs for their albums. He also worked on songs with Nanci Griffith and wrote tracks for films like “Josie and the Pussycats” and “Shrek 2”, which garnered multiple awards. Currently, he serves as a judge at the Independent Music Awards.
In 1997, Adam established the record label E Pluribus Unum, which was later acquired by Interscope Records. He also founded Tyrannosaurus Records in 2007, albeit it became defunct in 2015. Expanding his involvement in the film industry, Adam acted as the executive producer of “The Locusts” and made appearances in films like “Farce of the Penguins” and “Freeloaders” as an executive producer.
Regarding his personal life, Adam has been romantically linked with Jennifer Aniston, Samantha Mathis, Monica Potter, and Courteney Cox. He was in a relationship with Emmy Rossum in 2009, who was often part of his band’s tours. However, he has never been married, and information about his current relationship status is not available.
- Structural Info
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- Filmography
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| Full Name | Adam Duritz |
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Date of Birth | August 1, 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Height | 6′ (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Musician |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Linda Dee, Gilbert Duritz |
| Siblings | Nicole Duritz |
| IMDB |
| Music Groups | Counting Crows, The Himalayans, Sordid Humor, Accidentally in Love, Mr. Jones, Round Here |
| Nominations | Academy Award for Best Original Song |
| Movies | Farce of the Penguins |
| # | Trademark |
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| 1 | His dreadlocks |
| # | Quote |
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| 1 | [on his hair style] I spent my life looking in the mirror and thinking, I don’t get it – that’s not me. The first time I got dreads, I caught my reflection in a window. and it was the first time that I saw me. It was like the first time I wrote a song. |
| 2 | Maria is the only one who’s not completely real. She’s just an idea of someone I came up with when I was writing “Round Here.” I mean, she’s me. It’s through the eyes of a girl, but it’s someone very much like me struggling at the edge, not sure if she’s going to fall off on one side or the other. It’s a theme that’s stuck through songs. So she keeps popping up. |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Had a brief relationship with actress Emmy Rossum. |
| 2 | Has a sister named Nicole. She is mentioned in his song “Children in Bloom”. |
| 3 | After the overnight multi-platinum success of the Counting Crows debut album (“August and Everything After”). Adam decided to find a real job for a “reality check” between albums. So he bartended at the The Viper Room in Hollywood, which at the time was still owned by Johnny Depp. |
| 4 | Once rented Christina Applegate’s house (Late 1990s) |
| 5 | Lead singer for the band Counting Crows. |
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Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Mommy | 2014/I | writer: “Colorblind” |
| Atop the Fourth Wall | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| Freeloaders | 2012 | writer: “Hanginaround” – as Adam F. Duritz |
| Something Borrowed | 2011 | writer: “Round Here” |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| 20 to 1 | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode |
| Idool 2007 | 2007 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| Valiant | 2005 | writer: “Accidentally in Love” |
| Taiko: Drum Master | 2005 | Video Game lyrics: “American Girls” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “American Girls” – as Adam F. Duritz |
| Searching for David’s Heart | 2004 | TV Movie writer: “Hard Candy” |
| Shrek 2 | 2004 | writer: “Accidentally in Love” 2004 |
| Scrubs | 2002-2004 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes |
| One Tree Hill | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| The Rules of Attraction | 2002 | lyrics: “Anna Begins” / music: “Anna Begins” |
| Mr. Deeds | 2002 | lyrics: “Goin’ Down To New York Town” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “Goin’ Down To New York Town” – as Adam F. Duritz |
| Josie and the Pussycats | 2001 | writer: “Spin Around”, “You Don’t See Me”, “You’re A Star” |
| Cruel Intentions | 1999 | lyrics: “Colorblind” – as Adam F. Duritz / music: “Colorblind” – as Adam F. Duritz |
| Rounders | 1998 | writer: “Baby, I’m A Big Star Now” – as Adam F. Duritz |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1997 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| Unhook the Stars | 1996 | writer: “Raining in Baltimore” |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | 1994 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
| Saturday Night Live | 1994 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Counting Crows: Underwater Sunshine Live | 2012 | TV Movie |
| Freeloaders | 2012 | Adam Duritz |
| Farce of the Penguins | 2006 | Sensitive Guy Penguin (voice) |
| Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Live at Red Rocks | TV Movie |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Public Law | 2012 | Short associate producer |
| Freeloaders | 2012 | producer |
| Burn | 1998 | executive producer |
| The Locusts | 1997 | executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Anonymity: The History of Straight, Incorporated | 2010 | the producers wish to thank |
| For Catherine | 2005 | very special thanks |
| Tortured by Joy | 2004 | Short thanks |
| Hamlet | 2000 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Lennon or McCartney | 2014 | Documentary short | Himself |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| MSN Exclusives | 2012 | TV Series | Himself (2013) |
| August and Everything After: Live at Town Hall | 2011 | Video | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 62nd Annual Tony Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter: Passing Strange |
| Private Sessions | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Special | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Een manier om thuis te komen – Umoja live | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| Showbiz Tonight | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Music of Shrek 2 | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Soundstage | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Meteor Ireland Music Awards 2004 | 2004 | TV Special | Himself – Performer (as Counting Crows) |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 2004 | Related posts:
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