Mark McGrath is an American singer and the lead vocalist of the rock band Sugar Ray, who is known for co-hosting the TV show Extra.
He was the host of many TV shows, such as Don’t Forget the Lyrics! and Killer Karaoke, among others. He has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Celebrity Apprentice, and will be competing on the first American edition of Celebrity Big Brother. So, who is Mark McGrath? Here’s everything we know about the singer. As of 2025, Mark McGrath has a net worth of $6 million.
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Mark McGrath Biography
Mark McGrath was born on 15 March 1968, in Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America. He is currently 57 years old.
| Birth Name | Mark Sayers McGrath |
| Nickname | Mark |
| Date of Birth | March 15, 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Age | 57 years old |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Singer, Television Host, Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Carin Kingsland |
| Children | 2 |
Family
Mark is the son of Edward T. McGrath and AM McGrath. He has two siblings, Blake McGrath and Tracy Lee McGrath. He moved to Newport Beach, California, with his family at the age of 8.
Education
McGrath attended Corona Del Mar High School in Newport Beach before enrolling at the University of Southern California (USC), where he pursued a degree in communications. He graduated in 1990, setting the stage for his future media and music endeavors.
Dating Life and Marriage
Mark McGrath married beautician Carin Kingsland on September 24, 2012, after 16 years of on-and-off dating. The couple first met in 1994 and were engaged on New Year’s Eve 2009. They have two children, a son named Lydon Edward McGrath and a daughter named Hartley Grace McGrath, born on April 29, 2010.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 1 inch Centimeters – 185 cm Meters – 1.85 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 82 kg Pounds – 180 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Sugar Ray released its first studio album titled Lemonade and Brownies on April 4, 1995, under Atlantic Records. They have released a total of 7 albums to date –
- Lemonade and Brownies (1995)
- Floored (1997)
- 14:59 (1999)
- Sugar Ray (2001)
- In the Pursuit of Leisure (2003)
- Music for Cougars (2009)
- Little Yachty (2019)
Genres
Alternative rock, Pop rock, Punk rock, Funk metal, Alternative metal
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Associated Acts
Sugar Ray, Camp Freddy, Magnificent 7, Royal Machines, The Wondergirls
Film Debut
In 1997, McGrath played the role of a Sugar Ray Band Member in the film Father’s Day. He, then, appeared as himself in the film Scooby-Doo in 2002.
Television Debut
He has appeared in a number of TV shows as well as hosted various TV shows. In 2004, he ventured into television as a co-host of the television show Extra. He hosted the show from September 2004 to July 2008. In 2013, he appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap and the penultimate episode of The Office.
Mark McGrath Net Worth
Mark McGrath has an estimated net worth of $8 million as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
- Twitter – mark_mcgrath
Facts
McGrath formed a music band called Shrinky Dinx along with his high school friends, which was later renamed to Sugar Ray.
The band was first signed by Atlantic Records, which launched their debut studio album, Lemonade, and Brownies and that wasn’t a success. They got their break in 1997 with the song ‘Fly’. Other noteworthy songs include “Every Morning”, “Someday”, and “When It’s Over”.
McGrath has appeared on the covers of magazines like Rolling Stone and Spin.
He also made several appearances on MTV, VH1, and several Talk shows.
He was named the Sexiest Rocker of 1998 by People magazine.
McGrath is a 3-time Champion of “Rock & Roll Jeopardy!” on VH1.
In 2018, he was announced as one of the eleven houseguests to be competing on the first American edition of Celebrity Big Brother.
In 2021, McGrath appeared on the fifth season of The Masked Singer as the wild card contestant “Orca”.