Criss Angel is a well-known American illusionist and magician who is also a musician and has appeared on stage and in television shows. He is best known for his roles on the television shows ‘Criss Angel Belief’ and ‘Criss Angel Mindfreak.’ Criss has also appeared on Spike TV’s ‘Criss Angel BeLIEve,’ as well as NBC’s ‘Phenomenon.’
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Criss Angel |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 55 years old |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 1967 |
| Birth Place: | Hempstead, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 78 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Shaunyl Benson (m. 2015–2016), JoAnn Winkhart (m. 2002–2006) |
| Children: | Yes (Johnny Crisstopher Sarantakos, Xristos Yanni Sarantakos) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American magician, illusionist, and musician |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $60 million |
| Last Updated: | August 2024 |
Criss Angel Biography
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, better known by his stage name Criss Angel, was born on December 19, 1967, in Hempstead, New York, to Dimitra and John Sarantakos. When he was seven years old, he became interested in magic. He finished his education at East Meadow High School. Instead of attending college, he went on to pursue a career in magic.
Criss Angel Age, Height, Weight
Criss Angel was born on December 19, 1967, and is 55 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.83 meters and his weight is 78 kilograms.
Career
Criss Angel made his first television appearance in 1994. He made an appearance in the 1995 film ‘Lord of Illusions.’ In addition, he released the album ‘World of Illusion: System One.’ In 1998, he collaborated with Klayton on the album ‘Musical Conjurings from the World of Conjuring.’
Criss Angel appeared in the made-for-television film ‘The Science of Magic’ in 1997. He also appeared in the film’s sequel. ‘Criss Angel Mindfreak’ was his first television series. It aired between 2005 and 2010. In 2007, he was appointed as a judge on the television show ‘Phenomenon.’
In 2008, Angel hosted a show called ‘Criss Angel Believe.’ Spike TV premiered the same-named television series in 2013. Several celebrities appeared, including Shaquille O’Neal, Randy Couture, Ice-T, and Ludacris. Among his most popular stage productions are ‘Criss Angel Magicjam,’ ‘Mindfreak LIVE!,’ and ‘The Supernaturalists.’
He has also appeared as a guest on several shows, including WWE Raw and Larry King Live. America’s Got Talent, CSI: NY, Rules of Engagement, and Las Vegas are among the shows that have aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In 2007, he published the book ‘Mindfreak: Secret Revelations.’
Criss Angel Achievements and Awards
Criss Angel received the World Magic Legacy Awards’ Living Legend award in 2011. He has won the International Magician Society’s Magician of the Year award five times. He received the title of “Magician of the Decade” in 2009. He was dubbed “Magician of the Century.” He has also been inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame of the International Magician Society.
Criss Angel’s Net Worth in 2024
Criss Angel’s net worth is estimated to be more than $60 million as of March 2024. As a professional magician, he amassed this fortune. He has appeared in a number of television shows and released albums with success. His business interests generate approximately $70 million in revenue per year. He is a member of the heavy metal band ‘Angel,’ and he has many albums to his credit. He also worked with IdeaVillage on the Criss Angel Magic Collection.
Criss Angel is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular magicians. He also holds the world record for swimming for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. He holds several other world records and disappeared 100 people in May 2010. He holds the Guinness World Record for “the most people to disappear in an illusion.” His popularity earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Criss Angel Wife, Marriage
Criss Angel married JoAnn Winkhart in 2002 after they had been dating for a long time. Four years after their marriage, the couple divorced. He was in a relationship with Holly Madison in 2008. They called it quits in early 2009. He married Sandra Gonzalez in 2011.
Criss is also a philanthropist and the founder of the Believe Foundation, whose motto is “Believe Anything is Possible.”
