The glamour industry is one of the highest-paying jobs in the world if you are successful. Few actors are just within kissing distance of becoming billionaires. There are a number of actors who have made a fortune out of their acting profession.
We as fans simply get to see the glitz and glam of our favorite actors along with their lavish lifestyle. Did you ever think of how rich is your favorite actor, in the sense, what could be the net worth of your favorite actor?
In this article, we are going to list the 20 richest actors in the world along with their net worth.
The 20 Richest Actors In The World
Well, there are a number of big actors around the world who are paid huge for their work. Let us now take a dive into the 20 richest actors in the world as of 2024.
The world’s richest actor is none other than American Actress Jami Gertz clocking 3 billion dollars net worth, followed by Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan at 600 million dollars.
1. Jami Gertz
Net Worth: 3 Billion Dollars
Jami Gertz is a famous American actress and investor with an estimated net worth of 3 Billion Dollars as of 2024. She is popular in the city of Manhattan as the owner of the NBA Basketball Team whereas in the city of Los Angeles she is known as an actress for her work in movies like Twister, Crossroads, Less Than Zero, The Lost Boys, and Quicksilver.
Jami Gertz is known to live life on her own terms and a very modest lifestyle. She owns just three houses and the most expensive of them is in the city of Mailbu which is worth 60 million dollars. Jami Gertz along with her husband is known for philanthropy.
2. Jerry Seinfeld
Net Worth: 950 Million dollars
Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, television producer, and actor with an estimated net worth of 950 million dollars. He ranks second in our list of the world’s top 20 richest actors.
Jerry made most of his fortune for his role in the sitcom “Seinfeld” which has proven to be one of the most profitable shows in the history of television.
3. Shah Rukh Khan
Net Worth: 600 Million Dollars
Shah Rukh Khan is a popular Bollywood actor from India who is popularly known as “The King of Bollywood”. SRK as he is known by the first Initials of his name has performed in 80 Hindi movies and received several awards for his outstanding performance that also includes 14 Filmfare awards.
Khan started his career in the 1980s with appearances on the small screen and today he is the third richest actor in the world with an estimated net worth of 600 million dollars.
4. Tom Cruise
Net Worth: 570 Million Dollars
Tom Cruise, an American producer, and film actor is the world’s fourth-richest actor and one of the finest actors of all time. Mission Impossible series star has been honored with several awards like three Golden Globe Awards and three nominations for Academy Awards for his outstanding contribution to movies.
He is one of the highest-paid actors with an estimated net worth of 570 million dollars. His films have grossed collections in excess of billions in the US and more than 10 billion worldwide. He started his career in acting in New York when he was just 18.
5. George Clooney
Net Worth: 500 Million Dollars
George Clooney, who is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter ranks fifth in our list of the world’s top 20 richest actors. He has received numerous awards including the lifetime achievement award as well for his performances in commercially successful movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Three Kings, and Syriana.
Clooney made it to the list of most influential people in the world released by Time’s Magazine for three years from 2006 to 2009. George Clooney who began his career in television mini-series in the year 1978 is estimated to have a net worth of 500 million dollars.
6. Robert De Niro
Net Worth: 500 Million Dollars
Robert De Niro is an American actor, producer, and director who is admired by many for his excellent work in Hollywood. He acted recently in many movies like ‘Meet the Fockers’, ‘The Intern’, ‘Meet the Parents’, and ‘Dirty Grandpa’.
People still remember his outstanding acting skills in movies like ‘Goodfellas’, ‘The Godfather Part II’, ‘Analyze That’, ‘Casino’, and ‘Heat’ in the early part of his career in the 1980s and 1990s. As of 2024, Robert De Niro is estimated to hold a net worth of 500 million dollars.
7. Mel Gibson
Net Worth: 425 Million Dollars
Mel Gibson, an American film director, producer, and actor takes the seventh spot on the list of the richest actors in the world. He is recognized for his excellent performance in films like The Passion of the Christ, We Were Soldiers and Braveheart. He received numerous awards like Academy Award and Golden Globe awards.
In the 1980s, he started getting recognition from film critics when he first began his career in the glamour industry. As of 2024, Mel Gibson’s net worth is estimated to be approximately 425 million dollars.
8. Adam Sandler
Net Worth: 420 Million Dollars
Adam Sandler ranks eighth in our list of the world’s richest actors, who happen to be a film producer as well. He is one of the highest earners in Hollywood. He shot to fame when his movie Grown Ups grossed $271 million at the box office which was his highest-grossing movie.
Sandler began his career as a cast member for 5 years in the 1990s on Saturday Night Live before trying his luck in Hollywood films. Adam Sandler’s net worth is estimated to be around $420 million which makes him one of the richest film producers and actors.
9. Amitabh Bachchan
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Amitabh Bachchan, the veteran actor from the Bollywood industry is the ninth richest actor in the world. He is one of the most influential actors in the Indian cinema industry who has acted in more than 175 films. He has received numerous awards and was the first actor to receive the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Apart from movies he also hosts Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), a television game show that is an adaptation of the British television show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He started his career in the year 1969 as a voice narrator and his net worth today is estimated to be around 400 million dollars.
10. Jack Nicholson
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Jack Nicholson, American producer, writer, and actor ranks tenth in our list of the world’s richest actors. He is popular for his performance in hit movies like The Cry Baby Killer, The Raven, and The Shining. Nicholson is estimated to hold a net worth of around 400 million dollars.
11. Sylvester Stallone
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Sylvester Stallone, the Rocky fame American actor is the eleventh richest actor in the world. Sylvester Stallone is a true inspiration for aspiring actors as he struggled a lot during the initial phase of his career in the 1970s and even acted in the softcore pornography film “The Party at Kitty and Stud’s”.
Stallone is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. His biggest hit movies Rocky and Rambo has grossed nearly $4 billion as the box office collection worldwide. His net worth is estimated to be 400 million dollars.
12. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Arnold Schwarzenegger, an American actor turned politician is the twelfth richest actor in the world. He started his career when he was just 15 by lifting weights, later he became a professional bodybuilder and people still consider him as an icon. Arnold was quick to realize that big bucks will be made in the film industry and switched to an acting career at the appropriate time.
It is estimated that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s net worth is 400 million dollars as of 2024. He served as the 8th governor of California for 8 years from 2003 to 2011.
13. Tom Hanks
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Tom Hanks is an American producer, comedian, and actor who is the thirteenth richest actor. Hanks has been featured in prominent films like Forrest Gump, Da Vinci Code, and Angel and Demons. He is regarded as the American cultural icon.
His films have garnered collections of $9.96 worldwide and $4.9 billion just in America. Tom Hanks’ estimated net worth is around $400 million as of 2024.
14. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars (combined)
The Olsen twins have a combined net worth of $400 million as of 2024. Their production company Dualstar Entertainment, produced a long string of TV films and home video formats since 1993.
The twins made their acting debut in the TV series “Full House” as infants portraying the role of Michelle Tanner. One of their most successful video of the Olsen twins – “The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley” resulted in a number of spinoff books and products thereby generating a revenue of around $1 billion in a year.
15. Jennifer Lopez
Net Worth: 400 Million Dollars
Jennifer Lopez, American singer, actress, and businesswoman is the world’s fifteenth richest actor with a net worth of approximately 400 million dollars. She is popularly known as J.Lo and is one of Hollywood’s biggest icons. Her career has spanned more than 25 years and she acted in many movies like ‘Selena’, ‘The Wedding Planner’, and ‘Hustlers’.
Jennifer Lopez was ranked as the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes in 2012. She is also into other business ventures like beauty and clothing lines, fragrances, owns a production company, and runs a charitable foundation. She has also been honored with a landmark star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and been the receiver of the Billboard Icon Award as well as the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
16. Clint Eastwood
Net Worth: 375 Million Dollars
Clint Eastwood who is an American actor, director, and producer ranks 16th on the list of the world’s richest actors with an estimated net worth of 375 million dollars. He has been the winner of four Academy Awards and is considered the undisputed king of Western films. He also has four Golden Globe Awards, three César Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in his kitty.
He achieved his biggest commercial successes with his films – ‘Every Which Way but Loose’ in 1978 and its sequel ‘Any Which Way You Can’ in 1980. He has directed over 30 films since 1971.
17. Jackie Chan
Net Worth: 370 Million Dollars
Jackie Chan is the world-renowned Hong Kong-based actor, producer, and director at the seventeenth spot on the list of the world’s richest actors with an estimated net worth of 370 million dollars.
He is also a martial artist known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style and mind-boggling stunts. His real name is Chan Kong-sang. Jackie Chan began his career as a child actor when he was five years old. He has performed in more than 150 films and is active in the industry since the 1960s.
18. Keanu Reeves
Net Worth: 360 Million Dollars
Keanu Charles Reeves is a Canadian-based actor, director, and producer who is the 18th richest actor in the world with a net worth of 360 million dollars.
He received huge recognition and fame for his performances in the science fiction series ‘The Matrix’ and in the ‘John Wick’ film series which happened to be big commercial successes at the box office.
19. Michael Douglas
Net Worth: 350 Million Dollars
Michael Douglas is an American actor and producer ranking at the 19th position in our list of the world’s richest actors whose estimated net worth is 300 million dollars. He has been one of the most successful producers of the 1990s era.
Douglas has been the receiver of several accolades which include two Academy Awards, one Primetime Emmy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award.
20. Will Smith
Net Worth: 350 Million Dollars
Willard Carroll Smith Jr. popularly known as Will Smith is an American actor, rapper, and producer. His net worth is estimated to be around 350 million dollars as of 2024. By the age of 20, Smith became a millionaire. Forbes mentioned Smith as the most bankable star worldwide in 2013. Newsweek also named him as “the most powerful actor in Hollywood” in 2007.
Will Smith has been honored with four Grammy Awards apart from receiving nominations for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. He created a world record for breaking three premiers in 24 hours and registered his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Recently, Smith has been banned by the Academy for 10 years after the actor slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony.
Hope you liked our article on the 20 richest actors in the world. Let us know if any of your favorite actors fall on our list!
Jerry seinfield? 🤨
Y’all missing Samuel Jackson.
27 Billion…
Not even close dude. Hes worth about 250 million. The rock is worth about 850 million as of 2022. This list is garbage. Dwayne johnson will be a billionaire in a couple years. Hes the most iconic WWF/WWE Wrestler and and A list movie star. Now hes even got his own tv show in a primetime spot
950 million for Seinfeld. 😲
How about Jerry Seinfeld last reports I read he was worth 950 million which should put him in 2nd place or is he not considered an actor??
Jerry is on the list in 2nd place.
Tyler perry?
Perry is worth around 600 million
Wow! just chilling
With Smith 🤗💗💗💗
Sharukh Khan was also there my favourite film star love from India
Jami Gertz still number 1! And nobody would even think that shes under the 100 most rich Actors because they only know her as the Girl in “The Lost Boys”.
The Square Pegs girl! (yes I’m old)
she’s not actually, they’re counting her husband’s money. that shouldn’t be considered. Nobody knows who she is, it’s just her husband’s money.
My two favorite actors of all time is Tom Hank and Kieanu Reeves.Tom Hanks in particularly an excellent actor portraying true life people. I love him in,” Catch Me If You Can,” & “Sully.” Etc. And Kieanu can play very good sentimental characters and really draw you in. I wish Johnny Depp was here cause I liked him since 21 Jump Street; tv series.I also really liked him in ” Secret Window,” & “Pirates of the Caribbean,” are my favorite 2 favorite movies he’s in.
Tom Hanks ? Frequent flyer to Jeff Epstiens Island. Moved to Greece and deactivated social media when Epstein Islands flight log released and the public began to openly post to him about his hidden sexual acts on that island. certainly may have been a good actor, but nowadays he should not be respected whatsoever.
According to Reuters fact, Tom Hanks has never flown to Malibu on Epstien’s plane
right because the news companies that are owned by the same people are totally going to tell the truth
I just read Tyler Perry is worth 1 billion which should put him at #2
Where is Aamir Khan on that rank?
Who really gives a dam. They are all well over payed just for doing a simple act of acting. With all of the special effects and actor seconds, l do believe that most anyone could do what the 20 richest actors do.
Yep. I’ve voiced this on many occasions and platforms, as well as writing a twenty-five page essay on the topic during my MEL degree (about twelve years ago now). The number of incredibly rich and successful actors that don’t have a high school diploma, or do, but nothing more, is astounding. So many have no formal training whatsoever – clear proof that it isn’t some great feat deserving of embarrassing wealth and influence. A bit of practice and workshops are about all one needs to start their ‘right place at the right time’ hunt.
To be clear, I do not believe an individual needs extensive education to be successful, but it’s so prevalent in the world of three walls that it needs to be addressed, especially when considering the extent of their influence and wealth.
Directors, screenwriters, and authors are where knowledge, hard work, talent and imagination lives, but even there many have crawled under the fence while we had our backs turned, such as most YA authors. If anyone can’t make peace with this, make a list of your favorite child authors, writers, and directors. A ten and eleven-year-old have won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and many nominees have been in the single digits.
I seriously doubt there are many that could do what Tom Cruise does to make a movie.
Gag. Cruise is garbage. He’s unattractive, weird (and not the good weird), he’s creepy, among a multitude of other derogatory adjectives.
Jackie Chan immediately comes to mind…. He acts, directs, produces, choreographs, edits, screenplay, as well as performing EVERY death defying stunt….
Thanks for the contribution to our discussion Mr. Helper…
There is another one that is almost guaranteed to be on the list, actually near the top, but I can’t find it confirmed anywhere – Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She isn’t the multi-billionaire that was reported in years past, but she is certainly close to the billionaire mark.
She is worth $250 million from her own earnings, and also split a $4 billion dollar inheritance with her siblings and stepmother after her father’s death in 2016. I imagine it was a significant sum, one that only needs to be $100 million to make the list. I have also heard on multiple occasions that she is highly intelligent, but to date has not been confirmed.
Tyler Perry
Selma Hayek is married to François Henri Pinault who’s worth $7 billion, which would make her the richest actress. His money’s her money.
Selma and her husband signed prenuptial.
Only black personality is will smith really
Tylor perry is worth $800m so he among the top ten
Oprah Winfrey should be number 3. She’s worth 2.5B
she’s not an actor Einstein
Ben – Your snark reveals ignorance about Oprah’s acting career. The film that launched her acting career was “The Color Purple” in 1984. Her most recent films were “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” 2017, and “A Wrinkle in Time,” 2018. That’s 34 years of film acting, and doesn’t include many appearances in TV series episodes over decades.
It’s kind of a sad commentary on our culture’s NITWIT, warped values & priorities when actors, athletes, and Net fakers & software thieves such as Gates or Zuckerberg or Bezos, et al, are among the wealthiest in society, while doctors, scientists & competent teachers are so much lower on the totem pole. Kardashians as “stars,” anyone? D-U-U-U-H-H. It’s all, like, so amazingly amazing, D-U-U-U-H-H.