Raymond Reddington is a fictional character in NBC’s Blacklist, a crime thriller drama. The character is portrayed by the American actor James Todd Spader.
Raymond Reddington Net Worth
Raymond Reddington’s net worth is reported to be $150 million. He is a criminal mastermind and gained most of his wealth due to his criminal activities. There have been numerous speculations by his fans regarding his total net worth but throughout the multiple seasons of Blacklist, his worth is estimated to be around $100 million to $200 million.
As an additional information, the actor who plays Raymond Reddinton, James Todd Spader has a net worth of $20 million. Spader has achieved massive success both in small and big screens. He was the titular villain in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”
Personal Life
There is no available information about Raymond “Red” Reddington’s personal life, family, and childhood.
He has tattoos and scars but none of them have been seen on screen, only mentioned. He is 5’10” tall, weighs about 190 pounds and of medium build. He is known to be meticulous when it comes to dressing. He’s usually seen in a tailored three-piece suit, a tie, a fedora, Italian leather shoes, and of course, his signature rose-colored glasses.
Reddington is known to be a former government agent. It is presumed that he was a former member of the United States Navy. He attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated at the top of his class when he was only 24 years old. He then worked in US counterintelligence and was on his way to becoming an Admiral when something happened on his way home for the Christmas holidays.
Later in the series, it was disclosed that he was accused of treason by leaking information to the Soviet Union which resulted in the death of many American naval officers.
Reddington is a highly intelligent and highly driven individual with sociopathic tendencies. He also developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder due to his many experiences.
Professional Career
Red Reddington was referred to as “the concierge of crime” as he brokered deals between various criminals. Due to his criminal activities he made it to #4 and then on to #1 on the Federal Bureau of Information’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. He suddenly turned himself in after more than 20 years of evading the FBI.
He provided information to the FBI regarding a list of criminals he referred to as “the Blacklist.” Reddington said that these criminals are very careful and meticulous that they don’t leave a trace and the Bureau doesn’t know about them yet.
What the FBI doesn’t know is Red just used their agreement to reach his secret goal. Later, it was revealed that wanted to find Berlin, his enemy, who had been trying to bring down and ruin his organization.
Raymond Reddington Dating History
Raymond “Red” Reddington has no known relationships in the past or in the present.