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• Joe Mantegna's net worth is estimated to be at least $25 million, earning tens of millions from his work on Criminal Minds alone.
• At 76 years old and 5'11" tall, Mantegna's successful career and notable roles reflect his Scorpio zodiac sign traits.
• Growing up in Chicago, Mantegna's close ties to the city include his high school band's connections to the best-selling rock band Chicago.

Joe Mantegna has spent many years in the theater, in classic movies, and playing iconic characters on TV, earning him a significant net worth along with universal acclaim. Perhaps best known as part of as Special Agent David Rossi, he has had many more roles over a long career that began in 1969. Joey Zasa in The Godfather Part III, Harry Flugleman in Three Amigos, and Bucky Terranova in Up Close & Personal, are just a few of his film roles.

On TV, he also starred in Joan of Arcadia as Will Girardi and As We See It as Lou Hoffman, and of course, he voices . Mantegna married Arlene Vrhel in 1975 and has remained with his wife since, having two children together. Mia, their oldest, has autism and is a successful makeup artist for Inclusion Films, via . and has even appeared in Criminal Minds with her father. Joe has had a successful career and an interesting life, growing up in Chicago.

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Joe Mantegna's Net Worth Is At Least 25 Million

Mantegna Has Earned Tens Of Millions From His Work On Criminal Minds Alone

According to , Mantegna's net worth is $25 million. However, the site also claims the actor made an average of $130,000 per episode and with 284 episodes of the show under his belt, that's close to $37 million over 16 years, before taxes at least. Combine that with a prolific career in movies and television, and Mantegna is not likely hurting for cash. In 2026, Mantegna also listed his Toluca Lake house in LA for $4.2 million, after he paid $.1.58 million in 1991, via , so it's not only his earnings from major acting roles that add to his millions.

Joe Mantegna's Age & Height

Mantegna Is 76, and 5'11"

Joe Mantegna in Criminal Minds

Joe Mantegna was born on November 13, 1947, making him 76 in the summer of 2026. His height is listed as 5' 11" on nearly every reputable site, including and , which list him between 5' 10 3/4" and 5' 11 1/4". As an early November birthday, Mantegna's zodiac sign is a Scorpio. Scorpio is a passionate and powerful sign, though not a fire sign as some may guess. It's a water sign that's heavily emotional.

Scorpios know how to work for what they want and, from Mantegna's long filmography, it's clear he's not afraid to work hard.

Scorpios know how to work for what they want and, from Mantegna's long filmography, it's clear he's not afraid to work hard. These signs are also closely associated with sex, perhaps that's what informed Mantegna of his portrayal of David Rossi, who is a well-known ladies' man. Many episodes feature the other agents poking fun at Rossi stumbling into the office after a long night out with a non-work-related liaison.

Joe Mantegna Was Almost A Member Of The Band Chicago

Mantegna Still Keeps In Touch With The Best Selling Rock Band

Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Mantegna was entrenched in many of the pop culture developments of the time. Mantegna played in a high school garage band when he was younger, known as The Apocryphals, via . With a group of his friends, Mantegna played bass and the small band became quite popular in local venues and released a handful of singles. In April 1968, they even warmed up for Neil Diamond.

Joe Mantegna's acting debut was in the Chicago production of the stage musical Hair (1969).

The band went on to play with the Missing Links, and it's from that combo, after Mantegna had departed to pursue his theater career, that the Chicago Transit Authority was born, which later shortened their name to Chicago, one of the best-selling music groups of all time, via . Joe Mantegna remains close with members of the band, ensuring he remains tied to the city that helped him grow into the rough-and-tumble, talented, and beloved actor he is today.

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Cast

• Kirsten Vangsness Penelope Garcia
• Matthew Gray Gubler Dr. Spencer Reid

Criminal Minds follows an elite team of FBI profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they analyze the nation's most complex criminal minds, led by experienced agent David Rossi.

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