Age, Height, Weight, Family, House, Health, and Net Worth

Raymond Joseph Teller Biography

Raymond Joseph Teller is an American magician who is popularly known by his mononym, Teller. He is one of the comedy magic team Penn & Teller, together with Penn Jillette, and he rarely talks during performances. Furthermore, Teller is a H.L. Mencken Fellow at the Cato Institute.

Readers should care about Teller because he’s a role model for the upcoming magicians all over the world. He has left a last legacy on the entertainment industry through his unique and unforgettable magic performance. Also, as a writer and director, Teller has done a great job. In 2010, he wrote Play Dead, which was a throwback to the spook shows of the 1930s and 1940s. The show starred Todd Robbins, a magician, and a sideshow performer.

As a director, Teller co-directed two films that use stage magic techniques; the first was in 2008 when he and Aaron Posner co-directed a version of Macbeth, and the second was in 2014 when he and Posner co-directed a version of The Tempest.

10 Quick Facts About Raymond Joseph Teller

Here is a list of 10 facts about Teller

Raymond Joseph Teller Age

Teller is 76 years old. He was born on February 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 14 February every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Raymond Joseph Teller Height

Raymond Joseph Teller stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

Raymond Joseph Teller Weight

Teller weighs 72 kg (159 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Teller was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 14 February 1948 to his father Joseph Teller, and his mother Irene B. Derrickson. Teller’s mother was Methodist, and she raised him as a sort of insufficient Methodist.

Regarding his education, Teller attended Philadelphia’s Central High School where he graduated in 1965, and proceeded to Amherst College where he graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics. After college, Teller became a high-school Latin teacher who taught Latin and Greek at Lawrence High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States.

Rise to Fame

Teller’s rise to fame started in 1974 after he met Penn Jillette and together with Chrisemer formed a three-person act called Asparagus Valley Cultural Society, which began at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and thereafter played in San Francisco. Teller’s popularity rose in 1981 when he began performing solely together with Jillette as Penn & Teller.

In 2001, Teller was inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame, and on April 5, 2013, Teller and Penn were celebrated in the live performance category with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On April 6, 2013, the duo was acknowledged by the Magic Castle with the Magicians of the Year award.

Raymond Joseph Teller Family, Parents

Teller was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the adorable son of his father Joseph Teller, and his mother Irene B. Derrickson. Teller’s mother was from a Delaware farming family while his father, who was of Russian-Jewish descent, was born Israel Max Teller in Brooklyn, New York, in 1913, and grew up in Philadelphia.

Joseph and Irene met while attending art school as painters at Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial. Sadly, Teller’s father passed away in 2004.

Raymond Joseph Teller Wife

Teller is possibly single. He has not gone public with his relationship, and it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. However, his partner Penn Jillette is happily married to his lovely wife Emily Zolten, an assistant director and producer, popularly known for her roles in How Jessica Died, Striking Distance, and Rookie of the Year. 

The couple had their wedding on November 27, 2004, in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones who wished them nothing but the best in their married life, and together they were blessed with two children, Zolten Penn Jillette Moxie, and CrimeFighter Jillette.

Raymond Joseph Teller Children

Any information about Teller’s children is currently not publicly available.

Raymond Joseph Teller Net Worth

Teller has an estimated net worth of $200 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a magician. Through his various sources of income, Teller has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Raymond Joseph Teller

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Teller.

Raymond Joseph Teller Bio.

• Full Names: Raymond Joseph Teller
• Popular As: American Magician
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Magician, Illusionist, Writer, Actor, Painter, Teacher, and Film Director
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: White (Russian-Jewish)
• Religion: Atheist
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 76 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: February 14, 1948
• Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Birthday: 14 February

Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
• Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Joseph Teller
• Mother: Irene B. Derrickson
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
• Marital Status: Single
• Wife/Spouse: Not Available
• Dating / Girlfriend: Single
• Children: Not Available

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $200 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Magician, Illusionist, Writer, Actor, Painter, Teacher, and Film Director

Raymond Joseph Teller House

Teller’s has an exquisite geeky mansion, which was his real house when he was just 12 years old. His house has one talking bear sculpture that plays card tricks on visitors, hidden doors, multiple mirrors, and screaming tables.

Moreover, Teller’s mansion has a coffin and the odd preserved human skull, DVDs, 4,500 square feet of books, and memorabilia with an exterior design of corrugated steel that’s interrupted by expanses of windows.

Raymond Joseph Teller Health

In 2018 and 2019, Teller had three back surgeries which took more than 18 months. Furthermore, In late September 2022, he underwent quadruple-bypass heart surgery. Fortunately, all his surgeries were successful.

Teller is highly active on social media, maintaining a strong presence across various platforms. Through these channels, he connects with fans, shares new content and updates, and cultivates a loyal community around his work. Stay connected with Teller by following his official accounts below.

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