The star has been a familiar face on TV for many years, but in recent times he has also become a best-selling author

Richard Osman has long been a familiar face on the telly, known for his roles in popular shows like Pointless, Two Tribes and House of Games.

However, these days he’s also making waves in the literary world with his murder mystery novels. The TV star‘s series kicked off in 2020 with The Thursday Murder Club, which tells the tale of a group of pensioners who turn their hand to solving local crimes.

The book was a hit, with readers gripped by the adventures of elderly detectives Joyce, Elizabeth, Ron, and Ibrahim. A staggering 45,000 copies were snapped up in just three days, catapulting the book onto bestseller lists.

Three more stories quickly followed, with the fifth instalment, The Impossible Fortune, hitting shelves this week, reports the Manchester Evening News.

This summer, Richard’s debut novel was even adapted into a film, featuring a star-studded cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, under the direction of filmmaker Chris Columbus.

The film was a success for Netflix, racking up millions of views and topping the streaming giant’s most-watched films list in the UK.

While it boosted viewing figures, it’s also likely to have given the 54-year-old star’s bank account a healthy boost.

So, what is Richard Osman’s net worth?

It’s believed that Richard’s wealth primarily comes from his television work, production credits on various programmes, and book deals.

Estimates suggest his net worth sits somewhere between £3 million and £4 million.

The star and his wife, Ingrid, reside in Chiswick, an expensive corner of London where properties can easily cost millions. Occasionally, fans catch a glimpse of the luxurious home when Richard shares snippets from his life on Instagram.

Yet despite his substantial bank balance, the star doesn’t appear to be one for flaunting his wealth.

Richard, who has two children with his first wife, recently discussed money on his The Rest is Entertainment podcast whilst commenting on reports that Jeff Bezos’s multi-day wedding to Lauren Sanchez this summer cost over £30 million.

During a conversation about wealth with podcast co-host Marina Hyde, Richard revealed he’d handle things differently if he possessed the Amazon founder’s riches.

“You know what I am going to do? Nothing,” he said. “I am going to stay in and watch Below Deck. I’m going to look after the people that I love, I’m going to have my mates around… I’m going to do nothing.”

Richard Osman will be a guest on Saturday Kitchen Live, which airs at 10am on BBC One on Saturday September 27.