Jami Gertz

Actress

Birthday

Date : 28 October Year : 1965

Age

60 Years Old

Birth Place

Chicago United States

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Relationship

Tony Ressler (m. 1989)

Height

1.65 M. (5' 4")

Parents

Walter Gertz, Sharon Gertz

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$12B - 12 Billion

Jami Gertz Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$80M - 120 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$11.90 Billion

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Introduction

Jami Gertz is an American actress and businesswoman known for her charming performances, girl-next-door appeal, and memorable roles in 1980s films and television. She is best recognized for starring in cult classics like The Lost Boys, Less Than Zero, and Twister, as well as sitcoms such as Still Standing and The Neighbors. She later became a prominent sports team owner and philanthropist.

Career

Early Debut: Born on October 28, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, Jami began acting as a teenager and made her film debut in Endless Love (1981) alongside Tom Cruise.

Breakthrough Role: Gained attention with the TV series Square Pegs (1982–1983) and films like Crossroads and Quicksilver (both 1986).

Major Success: Delivered iconic performances in The Lost Boys (1987) as Star, Less Than Zero (1987), and the blockbuster Twister (1996) as Dr. Melissa Reeves.

Television Work: Starred as Judy Miller in the CBS sitcom Still Standing (2002–2006) and as Debbie Weaver in ABC’s The Neighbors (2012–2014). She also appeared in shows like Seinfeld, ER, and Ally McBeal.

Recent Work: Largely stepped back from acting after 2022 to focus on family, business, and philanthropy while remaining involved as co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

Family Life

Jami Gertz was born to a Jewish family in Chicago. She married billionaire private equity investor Tony Ressler in 1989. The couple has four children: three sons (Oliver, Nicholas, and Theo) and one daughter (Abigail). Together with her husband, she co-owns the Atlanta Hawks NBA team and is part of the ownership group of the Milwaukee Brewers MLB team. She is known for her philanthropy and low-key lifestyle despite her immense wealth.

Jami Gertz Net Worth

As of 2026, Jami Gertz’s net worth is estimated to be around $12 billion. While she earned from acting, the vast majority of her wealth comes from her marriage to Tony Ressler and their joint investments in sports teams, private equity, and other businesses.

Notable Achievements

Iconic 1980s roles in The Lost Boys, Less Than Zero, and Twister.
Successful transition from film to long-running television sitcoms.
Co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and part-owner of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Recognized as one of the wealthiest women in Hollywood and a major philanthropist.
Emmy-nominated actress with a career spanning over four decades.

Jami Gertz Upcoming Birthdays

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