Tony Hinchcliffe
- Net worth $10 million
- Birthday June 8, 1984
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Comedian, Podcaster
How much is Tony Hinchcliffe Worth? Tony Hinchcliffe Net Worth in 2026
Tony Hinchcliffe’s net worth is estimated at $10 million as of October 2026. Hinchcliffe is an American stand-up comedian who has hosted the live podcast Kill Tony since 2013 and now makes Netflix specials. The biggest driver of the wealth is the Kill Tony show, which grew from a Los Angeles club night to an arena act with tours, ads and a streaming deal.
| Net worth | $10 million (our estimate) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | About $3 million a year (our estimate) |
| Born | 8 June 1984, Youngstown, Ohio (age 42) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Kill Tony; Netflix specials; roast writing |
| Main income sources | Live Kill Tony shows, touring, podcast advertising, Netflix specials, writing |
How Tony Hinchcliffe built it
- Hosted Kill Tony since 2013. It grew from a weekly Los Angeles club night to an arena act.
- Scaled the show up. Kill Tony held its first arena show on New Year's Eve 2023.
- Signed with Netflix. He partnered with Netflix in March 2025 and released Kill or Be Killed.
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We estimate Tony Hinchcliffe’s net worth at about $10 million. The estimate has low confidence, because he has never published earnings and Kill Tony is a privately run show.
Public trackers range from about $6 million to $10 million, with a few outliers as low as $2 million that we ignore. What changed in recent years is scale. Kill Tony moved from a weekly club show to an Austin theatre, then held its first arena show on New Year’s Eve 2023. In March 2025 he signed with Netflix to produce a series of specials, starting with Kill or Be Killed in April 2025.
Ticket sales, podcast advertising and streaming fees are all undisclosed. We take the top of the tracker range because his touring and Netflix income has risen since most trackers last updated.
Tony Hinchcliffe in 2026: what he has been working on
- 2026: His Netflix special Man of the People was released.
- 2026: He took part in The Roast of Kevin Hart.
- April 2025: Kill or Be Killed, a Netflix special showcasing the Kill Tony format, premiered April 7 after a March 2025 partnership with Netflix.
- Ongoing: Kill Tony records weekly at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin.
- Dec 2023: Kill Tony held its first arena show, in Cedar Park, Texas.
How Tony Hinchcliffe makes money
- Kill Tony live shows: Tickets for weekly live recordings and special events.
- Podcast advertising: Sponsorships on a weekly show, amounts not public.
- Netflix specials: A series of specials under a deal signed in March 2025, fee not public.
- Touring: Stand-up dates, including a 2017 headline tour of 20 cities, and opening for other comics.
- Writing: Credits on Comedy Central roasts including those of James Franco, Justin Bieber and Rob Lowe.
What Tony Hinchcliffe teaches (and what to take from it)
Hinchcliffe’s rise is a case study in doing the same small thing every week for a decade. Four ideas, in our own words.
Make a weekly ritual that others can join
Kill Tony runs every week with a simple format: random comics, one minute each. Pick one recurring format for your own work and run it for a month.
Give others the stage
The show’s value comes from new comics getting a chance. Offer a platform or a mention to one person this week and see what returns.
Write for other people first
He built credits writing roast jokes for larger stars before his own specials. Write something this week that makes someone else look good.
Let the audience pick the next move
Kill Tony outgrew the club because crowds kept coming. Track which of your work people actually ask for and make more of it.
Career timeline
- 1984: Born in Youngstown, Ohio.
- 2007: Moves to Los Angeles to pursue comedy.
- 2013: Starts Kill Tony at The Comedy Store.
- 2016: Netflix releases One Shot.
- 2017: Headlines the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour.
- 2020: Kill Tony moves to Austin, Texas.
- 2023: First arena Kill Tony show on New Year’s Eve.
- 2025: Signs with Netflix; Kill or Be Killed premieres.
- 2026: Man of the People on Netflix.
Early life and background
Tony Hinchcliffe was born on 8 June 1984 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Ursuline High School in 2003. He moved to Los Angeles in 2007 to pursue comedy.
He wrote for several Comedy Central roasts and appeared in the first season of Roast Battle. His 2016 Netflix special One Shot was filmed in a single uncut take.
Tony Hinchcliffe net worth FAQ
What is Tony Hinchcliffe’s net worth in 2026?
We estimate about $10 million as of October 2026. Public trackers range from about $6 million to $10 million.
How much did Tony Hinchcliffe make from his Netflix specials?
The fees are not public. He signed a partnership with Netflix in March 2025 for a series of specials.
How does Tony Hinchcliffe make money?
From live Kill Tony shows and tours, podcast advertising, Netflix specials and writing.
How old is Tony Hinchcliffe?
He was born on 8 June 1984, so he is 42 as of October 2026.
What is Tony Hinchcliffe known for?
Hosting the live comedy podcast Kill Tony since 2013, and writing for Comedy Central roasts.
How is Tony Hinchcliffe’s net worth estimated?
We rely on tracker ranges and the visible growth of his shows, tours and Netflix deal. It is a low-confidence estimate.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.