Thomas Braden net worth is
$1 Million
Thomas Braden Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Thomas Wardell Braden (February 22, 1917–April 3, 2009) was an American journalist, best remembered as the author of Eight is Enough, which spawned a popular television program, and was co-host of the CNN show Crossfire. Braden was born in Greene, Iowa, and died in Denver, Colorado. | Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Date Of Birth | February 22, 1917 |
| Died | 2009-04-03 |
| Place Of Birth | Greene, Iowa, USA |
| Profession | Writer |
| Nicknames | Thomas Braden, Braden, Thomas |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | CIA operative from 1950 to 1954. |
| 2 | Owned the Oceanside, California "Blade-Tribune" newspaper, 1954-1956. |
| 3 | Worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), 1950-1954. |
| 4 | His children are David Braden of Taipei, Taiwan; Mary Poole of Alexandria, VA; Susan Braden of Takoma Park, MD.; Joannie Braden, Nancy Basta and Elizabeth Braden, all of Denver, CO; and Nicholas Braden of Washington, D.C. Son Tommy, the seventh of his eight children, died in 1994. He has 12 grandchildren. |
| 5 | Not realizing the show would be a hit, sold the rights of his book "Eight Is Enough" to ABC-TV for only $1,000. |
| 6 | After leaving the CIA, he bought a newspaper in Oceanside, CA. He became a popular columnist which led to jobs on television and radio as political commentator. |
| 7 | Served with the British army during World War II then joined the CIA. |
| 8 | Graduated from Dartmouth College. |
| 9 | Former CIA agent. |
| 10 | Wrote book "Eight is Enough" based on real-life adventures of himself, his wife, Joan Vermillion Braden and their eight children, David, Mary, Joannie, Susan, Nancy, Elizabeth, Tommy, and Nicholas. Was inspiration for television show. |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Eight Is Enough Wedding | 1989 | TV Movie characters from novel "Eight Is Enough" - as Thomas W. Braden | |
| Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion | 1987 | TV Movie novel "Eight is Enough" - as Thomas W. Braden | |
| Eight Is Enough | 1977-1981 | TV Series book - 112 episodes |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossfire | 1986-1988 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself - Co-Host |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| World in Action | 1975 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Joey Bishop Show | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Program Interviewer | Crossfire (1982) |
| 1983 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Program Host | Crossfire (1982) |
Known for movies
Eight Is Enough (1977-1981)
as Writer
Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987)
as Writer
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989)
as Writer
Crossfire (1986-1988)
as Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Host
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