Arlene Vrhel's biography and facts: Who is Joe Mantegna's wife?

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM by Ruth Gitonga

Arlene Vrhel is an American celebrity spouse best known as Joe Mantegna's wife. Mantegna, a renowned actor and film producer, won an Emmy and Tony Awards. The couple's marriage has stood the test for over four decades to become admired by many. However, besides Vrhel's marriage to a celebrity, there are juicy details to uncover about her.

How old is arlene vrhel? — Joe Mantegna and Arlene Vrhel at a golf tournament pre-party. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth
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Arlene gives good meaning to the famous phrase, "Behind every successful man is a woman." Her unwavering support for her husband's musical career is unmatched. Vrhel's biography takes us on a trip down her life.

Arlene Vrhel's profile summary and bio

Full name	Arlene Vrhel
Nickname	Arlene
Gender	Female
Date of birth	20 August 1949
Age	74 years old (2023)
Zodiac sign	Leo
Birthplace	New York, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Education	J.Sterling Morton High School
Height in feet	5'6"
Height in centimetres	168
Weight in kilograms	55
Weight in pounds	121
Hair colour	Brown
Eye colour	Dark brown
Sexuality	Straight
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Joe Mantegna
Children	Mia Marie and Gina Christine Mantegna
Famous for	Being a celebrity wife
Profession	Restaurant owner
Net worth	$200,000

How old is Arlene Vrhel?

Arlene Vrhel’s career — Actor Joe Mantegna (R) and his wife Arlene Vrhel at the Sony Pictures Classic screening of Redbelt. Photo: Jeffrey Mayer
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Arlene Vrhel (aged 74 as of 2023) was born on 20 August 1949 in New York, USA. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

Arlene Vrhel's height

The celebrity wife stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 centimetres) tall. Additionally, she weighs approximately 121 pounds (55 kilograms). Vrhel features brown hair and a pair of dark brown eyes.

How did Arlene Vrhel and Joe Mantegna meet?

The couple met in high school and began dating in 1969. After dating for six years, they tied the knot on 3 December, 1975. However, the duo had exchanged informal vows at the top of the Eiffel Tower a few weeks before their wedding.

Arlene Vrhel's children

Arlene Vrhel and Joe Mantegna share two children. Mia, their eldest daughter, was born in 1987. Although she is autistic, Mia is a talented make-up artist. The duo later welcomed their second daughter, Gina, on 17 April 1990. She is a renowned actress who has appeared in the films, The Bees and the Birdhouse, Life After First Failure and Criminal Minds.

Arlene Vrhel's career

Arlene Vrhel’s height — Mia Mantegna, Joe Mantegna, Arlene Vrhel, and Gia Mantegna at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer
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Joe Mantegna's wife owned a Chicago-themed restaurant in Burbank, California, named Taste Chicago. Unfortunately, it closed on 22 March 2019.

On the other hand, Joe debuted in 1969 and has appeared in numerous films. Some of his acting credits include:

Towing (1978)
Suspect (1987)
Alice (1990)
Airheads (1994)
Body and Soul (2000)
Naked Fear (2007)
Hoods (2010)
Compulsion (2013)
The Bronx Bull (2016)
Rolling Thunder (2020)

How much is Arlene Vrhel's net worth?

Joe Mantegna’s wife — Actor Joe Mantegna and his wife Arlene Vrhel at the Cavalia Odysseo Celebrity Premiere. Photo: Robin L Marshall
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As of 2023, Arlene has an estimated net worth of $200,000. Her income was primarily from her former career as a restaurant owner. Conversely, her husband has amassed a $25 million fortune from his successful acting career.

Despite her husband's prominence, Arlene Vrhel prefers maintaining a lifestyle away from the limelight. However, she has always been by her husband's side, supporting the successful actor.