If you have watched In the Heat of the Night you must already be a fan of Alan Autry. He is an American actor but that’s not it, he is a former football player and a politician.
He had a brief career in football before entering into the entertainment industry, where he played as quarterback and was known as Carlos Brown.
Carlos Alan Autry Jr. was born on July 31, 1952.
Alan Autry’s Net Worth Breakdown
Alan had 4 major careers, beginning with football transitioning to acting and then finally appearing as a politician, each of them added to his personality, fame and wealth. As of 2025, Alan Autry’s net worth is estimated to be $3 Million.
Acting Career
Autry gained much fame after playing the roles like Captain Bubba Skinner on In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995) and appearances on Grace Under Fire, among others. These were his prime television roles, and helped him generate some steady income over the several seasons.
Football Quarterback
His career in football was brief although he did earn a name as a player too, he was the quarterback with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL (1975–76) and the B.C. Lions in Canadian football (1979), this duration was short although football did add modestly to his Worth.
Political Tenure
Autry was the Mayor of Fresno from 2001 to 2009. While mayoral salaries are respectable, they aren’t typically lucrative, and so didn’t add heavily to his net worth. His career as a politician could be taken as an interest in serving the community and earning respect more than the glamour of actors.
Producer
In 1997, Alan Autry launched Dirt Road Productions, where he produced films like The Legend of Jake Kincaid (2002)— which offered him an additional stream of income.
In essence we can say, Autry earned most of his wealth as an actor while the various other careers added to his wealth as well as glory and popularity.
Some niche sites claim his net worth is as high as $12 million, but this figure lacks backing from mainstream financial trackers or verified statements. The consensus remains near the $3 million mark.
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