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Here's the estimated net worth of star Crispin Glover. Crispin Glover began his career with small roles on shows like and Hill Street Blues, and movies like Racing With The Moon alongside Nicolas Cage. One of his most notable early appearances was in , where he plays a victim who displays some unique dance moves and meets his end with the creative use of a corkscrew. Glover's breakthrough performance came with 1985's Back To The Future, playing the dorky father of hero Marty (Michael J. Fox).

Marty is accidentally sent back in time 30 years and must ensure his father and mother meet, or his existence will be erased. Crispin Glover's endearingly off-kilter turn in made George a memorable character, and the actor would follow up with thrillers At Close Range and River's Edge with Keanu Reeves. He made a now-infamous appearance on  in 1987 which ended when he performed a kick that came a little too close to Letterman's head, who quickly ended the interview. It was later revealed Glover was in character for a movie called Rubin And Ed - though the movie hadn't been shot at that point and wouldn't be released for another four years. Despite the controversy, Letterman clearly felt no ill-will as Glover returned as a guest many times in the years that followed.

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Another controversy in Crispin Glover's career cropped up with 1989's . He opted out of returning following salary disputes, but the filmmakers then reused footage from the original combined with another actor wearing make-up that resembled Glover to make it appear he returned. The actor later sued the production over the use of his likeness without permission. Glover was busy during the 1990s, with notable projects including David Lynch's Wild At Heart, The Doors, and Dead Man. With a career that spans over 30 years, Crispin Glover's net worth is estimated to be $3.5 million, according to .

One of Crispin Glover's most recognizable roles came with 2000's where he plays chain-smoking villain the Thin Man, and he later returned for 2003 sequel Full Throttle. That same year he also fronted a remake of cult classic Willard, about a misfit who befriends and controls an army of rats. He made his directorial debut with black comedy indie What Is It? in 2005, followed by sequel It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. He also reunited with director Robert Zemeckis for 2007 animated adventure  with Ray Winstone and Angelina Jolie.

In 2010 Crispin Glover appeared in Tim Burton's and , and more recently starred in movies We Have Always Lived In The Castle and blackly comic crime drama Lucky Day. He also appeared as Mr. World in TV series .

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