Rosey Grier’s Net Worth: $5 Million
Rosey Grier is an American actor, singer, minister, and former professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle for the New York Giants from 1955 to 1962 and for the Los Angeles Rams from 1963 to 1966. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro selection.
After his football career, Grier worked as a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy and was guarding Ethel Kennedy during the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. He subdued the shooter Sirhan Sirhan.
As an actor, Grier starred in TV series including Daniel Boone, Make Room for Granddaddy, and Movin’ On. As a singer, he released a single titled “People Make The World”, which was a tribute to Robert Kennedy.
Grier is also an author of six books, including Rosey Grier’s Needlepoint for Men. He became an ordained Christian minister in 1983 and founded the nonprofit American Neighborhood Enterprises.