Ozzy Osbourne is an English musician and media personality, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.
He gained a loyal following as the vocalist for Black Sabbath before embarking on a successful solo career.
Osbourne has released 13 studio albums, with the first seven receiving multi-platinum certifications in the US.
In addition to his music career, he became a reality television star in the early 2000s, appearing in the MTV reality show The Osbournes alongside his wife and manager Sharon and two of their children, Kelly and Jack.
Osbourne has also been honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars, and has received numerous awards, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
Net worth | $220 million |
Profession | Musician, media personality |
Date of birth | December 3, 1948 |
Nationality | English |
Background
Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in Marston Green, Warwickshire, England, to John Thomas Jack Osbourne and Lillian Osbourne.
He has five siblings, including Jean and Iris. His parents were working-class and had a significant impact on his life, even suing him at one point.
Osbourne’s upbringing in industrial Birmingham influenced his music, leading him to co-found Black Sabbath and create a unique sound that contrasted with the hippie culture of the time.
His parents’ reaction to Black Sabbath’s music was one of surprise and concern, with his mother questioning whether he was only drinking the occasional beer.
Despite the challenges and controversies in his life, Osbourne’s career has been marked by significant achievements, including multiple platinum certifications for his solo albums and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath.
Net worth
Osbourne’s net worth is estimated to be $220 million as of 2024, which includes his successful music career, reality television shows like The Osbournes, and various branding and endorsement deals.
His wealth has been amassed over more than five decades in the music industry, with significant album sales and ventures like Ozzfest contributing to his financial success.
Car collection
Osbourne is a known car enthusiast who has built an impressive car collection worth a reported $800,000.
He had a wide variety of cars, including sports cars and vintage vehicles.
However, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, sold his entire collection as a punishment for him when he fell off the wagon.
Sharon made the decision to sell all the cars as a lesson for him not to do it again, giving him an excuse to go and purchase a bunch more vehicles, adding to this expensive habit.
Real estate
Osbourne and his wife Sharon have owned several real estate properties over the years.
In 1999, they purchased a 10,000 square foot mansion in Beverly Hills for $6.3 million.
In 2012, they bought a Mediterranean-style home in Los Angeles’ Hancock Park for just under $12 million through a trust connected to Osbourne’s business manager.
They listed this property for sale in 2022 for $18 million, citing rising tax costs in California as their reason for relocating back to the UK.
The Hancock Park home is a 11,565-square-foot estate designed by architect A.K. Kellogg, featuring period details such as ornate, carved doorway, fireplaces and custom millwork.
It also includes a plush red velvet home theater with a chalkboard above the fireplace signed by Hollywood royalty.
The Osbournes expanded the primary bedroom suite, which now includes two bathrooms and dressing rooms, and added modern amenities such as a chef’s kitchen and large modern bathrooms.
The home also features an elevator, a swimming pool covered in hand-laid mosaic tile, and a separate guest apartment above the garage.
In addition to their Los Angeles properties, the Osbournes have owned Welders House in Buckinghamshire, England, since 1993, where they plan to move back to avoid taxes in California.
The Osbourne’s
Osbourne’s salary for the reality TV show The Osbournes was $20,000 per episode for the first season, which aired in 2002.
The show was a hit, and it ran for four seasons, with a total of 52 episodes.
The Osbournes was a groundbreaking reality TV show that followed the daily lives of Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon, and their children Jack and Kelly.
The show was filmed at the Osbourne family’s home in Beverly Hills, California, and it provided an unfiltered look into the lives of one of rock music’s most iconic families.
The show was a massive success, and it helped to solidify Osbourne’s status as a cultural icon.
The Osbournes was the first reality TV show to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, and it paved the way for future reality TV shows like The Simple Life and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Music career
Osbourne rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, adopting the nickname “Prince of Darkness”.
He began his professional career in the late ’60s and gained fame with his dramatic flair and a knack for creating controversy.
Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 13 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US.
He has sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
Osbourne has also been honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars.
In the early 2000s, he became a reality television star in the MTV reality show The Osbournes alongside his wife and manager Sharon and two of their children, Kelly and Jack.
Reality TV
Osbourne’s reality TV career began in 2001 with the MTV series The Osbournes, which showcased the daily lives of Ozzy, his wife Sharon, and their children Jack and Kelly.
The show achieved high ratings and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2002.
The Osbournes was the first show of its kind to win an Emmy and paved the way for future reality TV shows like The Simple Life and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
The series lasted for four seasons over three years and had an outsized impact on reality television, with SiriusXM reporter Jess Cagle crediting The Osbournes for paving the way for the Kardashians.
In 2002, Osbourne received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
Awards and accolades
He has won three Grammy Awards, including Best Metal Performance for Iron Man with Black Sabbath in 2000 and Best Metal Performance for Degradation Rules in 2023.
Osbourne has also been nominated for 12 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for Patient Number 9 in 2023.
In addition to his Grammy Awards, he has won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the GQ Men of the Year 2020, a Literary Achievement Award at the Guys Choice Awards 2010, and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Osbourne has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Birmingham Walk of Stars, and he has been honored with the Key to the City of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Osbourne has also been recognized for his influence on music, with producer Rick Rubin stating, “I don’t know what music would be like if it weren’t for the influence of Ozzy. Ozzy changed everything.”
Philanthropic efforts
Osbourne is known for his philanthropic efforts, having donated millions of dollars to various charities throughout his career.
He has supported numerous charities, including the Prince’s Trust, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Save the Children and the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program.
Osbourne has also been involved in charitable events, such as the Prince Charles Charity Gig and the Beckham Party, which raised £2m for charity.
In addition, he has supported disaster relief efforts, including Music for Relief, Rock the Earth and World Vision.
Osbourne has also used his platform to raise awareness for various causes, including substance abuse, mental challenges and physical challenges.
He has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, receiving the Literary Achievement Award at the Guys Choice Awards 2010 for his book, I Am Ozzy.
Personal life
Osbourne has been married twice. His first wife was Thelma Riley, with whom he had three children, namely Elliott, Louis and Jessica.
Osbourne also adopted Elliott, who was Thelma’s son from a previous relationship.
His second wife is Sharon Osbourne, with whom he has three children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack.
Aimee, the eldest, opted not to appear on The Osbournes, the family’s reality TV show, and has pursued a career in show business as a singer and actress.
Kelly, the middle child, has achieved success as a presenter, judge and singer, while Jack, the youngest, has had a successful career in entertainment, starring in Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, Saving Planet Earth and Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour.
Jack is also a father of four daughters.