Top 25 Richest Actors In The World [2024 Data]

One of the best professions in the world that lets you make a lot of money is being an Actor, and from the past few decades, this profession have many people ultra-rich. If you want to know the top 25 Richest Actors in The World, you have come to the right place.

These actors have made their fortune from acting and doing other stuff like directing music. I will share this list with details so you can understand how they made their fortune in this industry.

Top 25 Richest Actors In The World

I want to let you know that some of these numbers might change slightly over time because of recent events.

1. Brock Pierce – $2 billion:

Brock Pierce is an American actor and entrepreneur who started his acting career at just 12 by starring in The Mighty Ducks. However, at just 16, he quit acting and became active in other ventures such as Digital Entertainment Networks and Internet Gaming Entertainment.

Currently, he is very active in the crypto world, which made him a lot of money and is one of the major sources of income. He now has a net worth of around $2 billion, which he made from various businesses, including acting and is one of the richest actors in the world today.

Some of the notable works of Brock Pierce are,

• The Mighty Ducks.
• D2: The Mighty Ducks.
• Little Big League.
• First Kid.

2. Jerry Seinfeld – $950 million:

Even though Jerry Seinfeld is mainly known for his standup comedy, he is also an actor who has starred in many films. He started his movie debut with Eddie in 1996 and starred in over 10 films. He is also a writer and producer of multiple films. He is one the best minds in the film industry you’ll find today.

Right now, Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of $950 million, which he made from his long career of over 40 years.

Some of the notable works by Jerry Seinfeld are,

• Seinfeld.
• Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue.
• Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld.
• Bee Movie.
• The Thing About My Folks.

3. Tyler Perry – $800 million:

Tyler Perry is a big name in Hollywood who has made a big fortune of over $800 million in this industry. He has starred in numerous popular films and television programs, and many people liked him. In his debut movie i.e. Diary of a Mad Black Woman, he was also a writer and producer of the film, which got a lot of popularity and earned over $50 million in collections.

Apart from acting, Tyler Perry has directed movies such as Madea’s Family Reunion, Daddy’s Little Girls, Why Did I Get Married? and more.

Some of the notable works by Tyler Perry are,

• The Single Moms Club.
• Good Deeds.
• The Family That Preys.
• For Colored Girls.
• Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

4. Dwayne Johnson – $800 million:

Well, who doesn’t know Dwayne Johnson AKA The Rock, who has won millions of hearts worldwide for his acting in movies like Fast Five and not to forget WWE? Even though he is a retired WWE athlete, most people know him as a badass wrestler, and he made a lot of fortune in that industry.

Right now, Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has a net worth of around $800 million and is very active in the film industry after retiring from WWE.

Some of the notable works by Dwayne Johnson are,

• Red Notice.
• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
• Jumanji: The Next Level.
• Fast X.
• Black Adam.

5. Shahrukh Khan- $700 Million:

Shahrukh Khan is the Badshaah (King) of Hindi cinema, ruling this industry for more than 25 years and still doing great. He made his debut with a television series initially named Dil Dariya, and since then, he has done a lot of movies that crushed the box office.

In his long career, he has made more than $700 million, and he is one of the richest actors in Bollywood. For your info, he is the only Indian actor who made it to this list. His recent movie Pathaan managed to cross the $130 million mark globally, which happens to be one of the best for 2023.

Some of the notable works by Shahrukh Khan are,

• Baazigar.
• Darr.
• Karan Arjun.
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
• Dil To Pagal Hai.
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

6. Tom Cruise- $620 million:

Regarding action movies, it is pretty hard to find an actor who could match the energy of Tom Cruise because he lives and breathes in action movies. Even though Tom Cruise has some good romantic movies like Cocktail and Far and Away, he is mainly known for his action movies, making him one of the richest actors in the world.

He does his stunts in his movies, making him unique from other actors. In over 4 decades, Tom Cruise has earned more than $620 million, which isn’t a small feat. He is still making action movies, and the numbers of his net worth will surely increase in the future.

Some of the notable works by Tom Cruise are,

• The Outsiders.
• Jerry Maguire.
• A Few Good Men.
• Mission: Impossible.
• Mission: Impossible 2.

7. Jackie Chan- $520 Million:

Jackie Chan is an actor and martial artist who started his work as a child artist in the 1960s and has worked in over 150 films. He is one of the most loved actors in the world because of his humour and simplicity. He works mostly in action movies and a few comedy ones, and most of the movies are popular hits of that time.

As of today, Jackie Chan has a net worth of $520 million and is still going strong at 69. Like Tom Cruise, most of the stunts in Jackie Chan’s movies are done by himself.

Some of the notable works by Jackie Chan are,

• A Kid from Tibet.
• Drunken Master II.
• Rush Hour 2.
• Rush Hour 3
• New Police Story.

8. George Clooney- $500 million:

George Clooney is one of the finest actors the world has ever seen, and he started his career with a TV series called Centennial in 1978 at just 17. Since then, he has starred in over 70 movies and a few TV series. George Clooney currently has a net worth of over $500 million, which isn’t small that can be ignored.

Apart from acting, George Clooney has directed a few movies which are big hits in the theatres. Some of his directed movies are The Ides of March and Good Night, and Good Luck.

Some of the notable works by George Clooney are,

• Gravity.
• Three Kings.
• Fantastic Mr. Fox.
• Michael Clayton.
• Ocean’s Eleven.

9. Robert De Niro- $500 million:

When it comes to the richest actors in the world, it is pretty hard to ignore Robert De Niro in this list because he is a veteran who has seen many ups and down and still managed to earn a big amount of money and, to be precise, a little over $500 million. His first movie in a leading role was Greetings, and since then, he has acted in over 90 movies.

79 Robert De Niro is still going strong and has given recent hits like The Irishman and Joker.

Some of the notable works by Robert De Niro are,

• Taxi Driver.
• Raging Bull.
• Goodfellas.
• Night and the City.
• Heat.

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger- $450 million:

The next person on our list of the richest actor in the world is none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is known as an action king for the past 5 decades. He has given a lot of hits during his career, which will be remembered for a long time. Currently, Arnold Schwarzenegger has a net worth of a little over $450 million.

Apart from acting, he has directed movies like The Legend of Conan and Christmas in Connecticut. Not to forget, he is also a politician too.

Some of the notable works by Christmas in Connecticut are,

• The Terminator.
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
• Total Recall.
• Terminator: Dark Fate.
• Expendables 2.

11. Kevin Hart- $450 million:

Kevin Hart is not only a stand-up comedian, but he is also one of the highest-paid actors in the world right now. He has starred in over 50 movies till now. He has starred multiple times along with Dwayne Johnson in movies like Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Keven Hart has a net worth of $450 million, which is a pretty big number.

Kevin Hart mostly acts in comedy movies because of his natural skills as a stand-up comedian. The reason Keven Hart made it to this list is, his movies work pretty well at the box office because of his comic timing.

Some of the notable works by Keven Hart are,

• The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
• Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain.
• Central Intelligence.
• Night School.
• The Secret Life of Pets 2.

12. Adam Sandler- $440 million:

Adam Sandler is again a big name in Hollywood who has made excellent movies in his career of over 3 decades. He started his career in a TV show and later starred in mainstream movie roles. Besides being an actor, Adam Sandler is also a screenwriter, film producer, and singer. Adam Sandler has a massive net worth of over $440 million, which he made during his long career.

Adam Sandler acts in various genres but mainly sticks with comedy roles because of his natural acting.

Some of the notable works of Adam Sandler are,

• Going Overboard.
• Happy Gilmore.
• The Wedding Singer.
• The Longest Yard.
• I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.

13. Mel Gibson- $425 million:

Mel Gibson is a veteran actor who is popular for his action roles in the movies, and he is one of the highest-paid actors in the world right now. He got his popularity by starring as Max Rockatansky in the Mad Max movie series, and apart from that, he has played various roles, making him one of the richest stars in the industry.

Mel Gibson now has a net worth of around $425 million. He has also directed popular movies such as The Passion of the Christ, Braveheart, Hacksaw Ridge, etc.

Some of the notable works by Mel Gibson are,

• MAD MAX series.
• GALLIPOLI.
• The Year of Living Dangerously.
• Apocalypto.

14. Larry David- $400 million:

The veteran actor and comedian is at the #14 position in this list with a whopping net worth of $400 million. In over 4 decades, he has worked in multiple movies and TV shows, which got him a lot of popularity. Along with Jerry Seinfeld, he created Seinfeld, one of the best sitcoms in the right world, with millions of viewers. He wrote in this sitcom for the first seven seasons.

Some of the notable works by Larry David are,

• Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?
• Second Thoughts.
• New York Stories.
• Seinfeld.
• Curb Your Enthusiasm.

15. Bill Cosby- $400 million:

Despite being a controversial person for the sexual assault cases, Bill Cosby is one of the richest actors, with a net worth of over $400 million. Whether someone likes him or not, he has worked on multiple box office hit movies, making him fortune over the years.

Some of the notable works by Bill Cosby are,

• The Cosby Show.
• Touched by an Angel.
• The Electric Company.
• Sesame Street.
• Malcolm X.

16. Jack Nicholson- $390 million:

Jack Nicholson is one of my favourite actors on this list because I love his work, and his act in the movie Departed made in fall in love with him. This veteran actor is in the film industry for about 6 decades now, which is a big achievement. His first was The Cry Baby Killer, which was released in 1958. Jack Nicholson has a net worth of over $350 million as of today.

Some of the notable works by Jack Nicholson are,

• The Terror.
• The Shooting.
• The Postman Always Rings Twice.
• The Missouri Breaks.
• The Last Tycoon.

17. Sylvester Stallone- $380 million:

Sylvester Stallone is one of the biggest action hero Hollywood has ever seen. Like Arnold, Sylvester Stallone has preferred action movies over types of movies. Both Arnold and Sylvester Stallone were once rivals to beat the records at the box office. However, they have starred in a few movies together like The Expendables 2 and The Expendables 3, which are box office hits.

Sylvester Stallone now has a net worth of $380 million, which he made in his career of over 5 decades.

Some of the notable works by Sylvester Stallone are,

• Creed.
• First Blood.
• Death Race 2000.
• Rocky.
• Rocky II.

18. Tom Hanks- $370 million:

Tom Hanks is one of the finest actors in Hollywood who has given multiple hits during his career, and he is one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. I want to mention one of his films Forrest Gump which got a box office collection of over $678 million at that time.

Currently, Tom Hanks has a net worth of over $370 million, and apart from being an actor, he has directed a few movies such as That Thing You Do! and Larry Crowne.

Some of the notable works by Tom Hanks are,

• Apollo 13.
• Forrest Gump.
• A League of Their Own.
• Bridge of Spies.
• Captain Phillips.

19. Clint Eastwood- $350 million:

Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood legend who has been in the film industry since the 1950s, and he is one of the oldest actors who is still active and hasn’t retired from work. His next movie is coming in the next few months called Juror #2. He is a 4-time Academy Award winner and directed 41 movies till now, which is extraordinary.

Clint Eastwood has now a net worth of $350 million, which he made in 7 decades, and the numbers are going up as he is still working at the age of 92.

Some of the notable works by Clint Eastwood are,

• Unforgiven.
• Million Dollar Baby.
• Letters From Iwo Jima.
• The Bridges of Madison County.
• The Outlaw Josey Wales.

20. Michael Douglas- $350 million:

Michael Douglas is a two-time Academy winner with a long history with Hollywood since 1969. Throughout his career, he has starred in over 90 movies, many of which have succeeded at the box office. He also produced movies like The Sentinel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and more.

Michael Douglas has over $350 million net worth, making him one of the richest actors of all time.

Some of the notable works by Michael Douglas are,

• One Day in September.
• Behind the Candelabra.
• Traffic.
• The American President.

21. Will Smith- $350 million:

Will Smith is again one of the biggest names in the film industry as he has got a lot of hit movies under his belt, such as The Pursuit of Happyness and the Men in Black series. He has starred in over 50 movies and given shots to almost all genres, from comedy to drama and action.

Will Smith now has a net worth of over $350 million and is one of those actors who charges in big numbers for acting.

Some of the notable works by Will Smith are,

• Men in Black.
• Ali.
• I Am Legend.
• Independence Day.
• The Pursuit of Happyness.

22. Harrison Ford- $300 million:

The next name on our list of the richest actors in the world is Harrison Ford, a veteran actor who worked in the film industry for over 4 decades. His debut movie was Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round in a minor role. However, he bagged big projects later in his career.

Harrison Ford has a net worth of $300 million, which he gained from his long career, and there are a few rumours that he might be retiring in the next few months.

Some of the notable works by Harrison Ford are,

• A Time for Killing.
• Journey to Shiloh.
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
• Presumed Innocent.

23. Brad Pitt- $320 million:

Brad Pitt is a chocolate boy of Hollywood as he is handsome and charming. He made his debut with TV series called 21 Jump Street, and then he appeared in a few TV shows a few more times. Until now, Brad Pitt has starred in multiple blockbuster movies, making him one of this industry’s top stars. He now has a net worth of around $320 million.

Some of the notable works by Brad Pitt are,

• Se7en.
• Fight Club.
• Ocean’s Eleven.
• The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.
• Inglourious Basterds.

24. Edward Norton- $300 million:

The next name on our list is Edward Norton, famous for making amazing movies such as Fight Club and Brad Pitt, which I have just discussed above. He made his debut movie Primal Fear, one of the biggest hits of that time, and Gregory Hoblit directed it. Edward Norton now has a net worth of around $300 million, which he made during his long-lasting career.

Some of the notable works by Edward Norton are,

• American History X.
• Primal Fear.
• The Grand Budapest Hotel.
• The People vs. Larry Flynt.
• Moonrise Kingdom.

25. Robert Downey Jr.- $300 million:

The last name on our list of the richest actors in the world is none other than Robert Downey Jr., who may have made some bad decisions earlier in his life; however, he overcame that past and worked hard after becoming an actor, which got him huge popularity for his various works in his career.

Robert Downey Jr. has a net worth of around $300 million and is believed to be one of the most loved characters in the marvel universe for playing the role of iron man.

Some of the notable works by Robert Downey Jr. are,

• Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
• Zodiac.
• Tropic Thunder.
• Iron Man.
• Wonder Boys.

Conclusion:

Being an actor has a lot of perks, and one of the biggest advantages is it could make you a lot of money. This is one such profession where you can make a lot of money without hating your job as a lot of actors love this job. I have presented some of the top richest actors in the world in 2024 with all the important details.

If you think I missed some important actors on this list, let me know in the comments below, and I’ll add them later. Thank You.

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