Devale Ellis, a former American footballer, has amassed a fortune as an actor, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and podcaster. He traded in his sports career for a career in the entertainment world, where he gained acclaim for his roles on BET’s comedy-drama Sistas.
As a wide receiver, he had a lot of success.
Hofstra University was where the Brooklyn, New York native played football.
After being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions in 2006, he began his NFL career.
The Lions kept the wide receiver until August of 2008.
After leaving the Lions, he signed a deal with the Cleveland Browns in December 2008 but was waived in July 2009. In 2010, Ellis left the NFL and pursued a career as an actor.
In 2017, I landed a lead role in a film.
Ellis spent most of his early years in the industry making guest roles in TV shows and short films, including Young Like Us, Power, The Mysteries of Laura, and Gotham.
Vish Merrick, a 2017 TV series, gave him his first main role. The series lasted ten episodes and was essential in showcasing his acting ability. He then went on to have regular parts in shows like Tough Love, It’s from Bruno!, and Makeup X Breakup.
In 2019, the actor got the part of Zac on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, an American television comedy-drama series that he developed, wrote, and executive-produced.
In an interview set to air in 2020, Devale discussed his time working with Tyler Perry. Sistas’ debut season was shot in under three weeks, according to him.
The Sistas’ second season premiered on October 14, 2020.
YouTubers Devale Ellis and his wife
In addition to performing, Devale and his wife, Khadeen Ellis, run The Ellises, a YouTube channel. Over 230K people have subscribed to their family’s YouTube channel.
The duo also hosts a podcast called Dead Ass, in addition to their YouTube site. The podcast was a huge hit, with each episode receiving over 150,000 downloads.
On their podcast, Devale and his wife have interviewed guests such as Joe Biden, Louis Car, and Melanie Fiona, among others.
iHeartMedia, America’s #1 audio firm, welcomed Dead Ass to their podcast network on September 29, 2020, as a result of the program’s success.
“We constructed ‘Dead Ass with Khadeen and Ellis’ from the ground up, giving listeners a front-row seat as we openly address issues that are typically seen as taboo or brash,” Khadeen said of the company’s milestone. She went on to say, “We are honored to be a part of the iHeartMedia family.”
What is Devale Ellis’ net worth?
One of the regular subjects on their Dead Ass channel is finance. The two frequently discuss their experiences and offer advice on the subject. After being removed from the NFL during the recession, Ellis, in particular, went through a depression.
In an interview with The New York Times, Ellis claimed that he discussed his plans with his partner Khadeen and asked her to support him in his decision to stop “living paycheck to paycheck.”
The couple is now financially secure, with a steady income and a home in Los Angeles. However, no specific information on their net worth has been released. Only that they have financial consultants and a team to handle their riches has been revealed.
