Regular readers of this blog are likely aware that financial difficulties affect people of all ages, backgrounds and occupations. Even those in the limelight who it is expected to have a solid financial cushion can surprisingly be in fact in the exact opposite position.
Former “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” star is one of those individuals. Actor Gary Dourdan appears to be the latest in a line of entertainers who have filed for bankruptcy to deal with financial issues they are having. His filing apparently occurred at the end of this past summer, in August. The filing indicates that the actor owes $1.73 million.
A fair amount of the money the 45-year-old owes is apparently tied to the mortgage for his Venice, California home. As is commonly done following abankruptcy filing, an injunction against Wells Fargo, presumably the holder of the mortgage was entered. The injunction makes it impossible for the home of the person who has filed to be sold at an auction.
Dourdan is not completely broke. He reports $1.8 million in assets and a steady income. Though he reportedly makes $14,883 each month, he also has expenses of $14,562. After his bills are paid, this appears to leave him only $321 each month to get through.
By all accounts the actor has had a solid career. Among other jobs, he worked on CSI for eight seasons. He expects that more roles will come his way in the future. As is the case with anyone who finds themselves in this situation, a fast rebound is hoped for.
Source: The Huffington Post, “Gary Dourdan’s Bankruptcy Filing: ‘CSI’ Star In Tough Financial Spot,” Cavan Sieczkowski, Nov. 3, 2012