Who is Matt Rife? Inside the career and fortune of Annabelle doll and Warren's Occult Museum's new owner
The Connecticut property is internationally recognised for housing the Annabelle doll and other notorious paranormal artefacts, collected by the Warrens during decades of supernatural investigations.
Rife confirmed the news on Instagram, stating: 'I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next five years of the entire haunted collection, including THE ANNABELLE DOLL, with my good friend @eltoncastee!!'
He added that he has always been 'obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted.'
The purchase adds another layer to Rife's growing public profile and highlights his financial success. While the exact price remains undisclosed, reports suggest the deal exceeded half a million dollars. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at around $50 million.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rife began his comedy career at 15 and rose to fame through MTV's Wild 'n Out. He later secured roles in Brooklyn Nine‑Nine and gained mass popularity on TikTok, leading to sold‑out tours and a Netflix special, Natural Selection.
Beyond comedy, Rife earns from brand deals, endorsements, and a growing real estate portfolio, which includes multimillion-dollar properties in Los Angeles and Miami.
His latest acquisition positions him not only as an entertainer but also as the custodian of a legendary paranormal archive. 'I'm incredibly honoured to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history,' he said, recognising the Warren legacy.
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Comedian Matt Rife, known for his fast-rising stand-up career and viral online presence, has officially purchased the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren house and Occult Museum, alongside YouTuber Elton Castee. The Connecticut property is internationally recognised for housing the Annabelle doll and other notorious paranormal artefacts, collected by the Warrens during decades of supernatural investigations. Rife confirmed the news on Instagram, stating: 'I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next five years of the entire haunted collection, including THE ANNABELLE DOLL, with my good friend @eltoncastee!!' He added that he has always been 'obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted.' The purchase adds another layer to Rife's growing public profile and highlights his financial success. While the exact price remains undisclosed, reports suggest the deal exceeded half a million dollars. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at around $50 million. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rife began his comedy career at 15 and rose to fame through MTV's Wild 'n Out. He later secured roles in Brooklyn Nine‑Nine and gained mass popularity on TikTok, leading to sold‑out tours and a Netflix special, Natural Selection. Beyond comedy, Rife earns from brand deals, endorsements, and a growing real estate portfolio, which includes multimillion-dollar properties in Los Angeles and Miami. His latest acquisition positions him not only as an entertainer but also as the custodian of a legendary paranormal archive. 'I'm incredibly honoured to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history,' he said, recognising the Warren legacy.
