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Top 10 Richest Actors in the World

We all love watching movies, series, shows, and much more, thus leading to their stars’ popularity. Also, stars make a whopping amount from concerts, movies, endorsements, and much more, so there is no doubt how these celebrities manage a lavish lifestyle. In this post, we will reveal the top 10 richest actors in the world. So, let’s look at them one by one.

Top 10 Richest Actors in the World

10. Bill Cosby

Net worth: 400 million USD

Bill Cosby is an American actor and author and a standup comedian. His active career spanned six decades before he was condemned for several sex offenses in 2018. He is popularly known for his performance as Dr. Huxrable in his sitcom ‘The Cosby Show.’ The show emphasizing the experiences and growth of a wealthy African-American family was rated as the number one show in America from 1985 to 1989.

9. Jack Nicholson

Net worth: 400 million USD

Jack Nicholson is an American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over 60 years. He has played many characters, including supporting roles, dark comics, comedy, romance, and even villainous roles. He is amongst the top 10 richest actors in the world and also the most nominated male actor in the Academy’s history with 12 nominations. However, he is popularly known for his roles in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, ‘Chinatown,’ ‘The Shinning,’ ‘Batman,’ and ‘A Few Good Men.’

8. Amitabh Bachchan

Net worth: 400 million USD

Amitabh Bachan is the superstar 90s superstar known as the ‘Shahanshah of Bollywood.’ He has starred in more than a hundred movies now; he is also a producer, television host, occasional playback singer, and a former politician. He is one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian Cinema who is famous for his films like ‘Sholay,’ ‘Amar Akbar Anthony,’ ‘Deewar,’ ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,’ ‘Baghban,’ ‘Don,’ ‘Wazir’ and ‘Pink.’

7. Adam Sandler

Net worth 420 million USD

Adam Sandler is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He was a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’ before entering Hollywood and becoming a star. He is popular for his comic roles. His best creations include’50 First Dates’, ‘Big Daddy’, ‘Grown Ups,’ ‘Just Go With It,’ and ‘Hotel Transylvania franchise.’ He has been a part of films that combined to make $2 billion at the box office.

6. Mel Gibson

Net worth 425 million USD

Mel Gibson is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. He is best known for his action hero roles. His breakout roles involve Max Rockatansky in the series ‘Mad Max’ and Martin Riggs in the series’ Lethal Weapon.’ He is also the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture. Mel Gibson has also directed and produced the highly controversial ‘The Passion of the Christ.

5. George Clooney

Net worth 500 million USD

George Clooney is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He has given multiple award-winning performances; not only this, but he is also a recipient of two Academy Awards. His best movies are ‘Ocean Eleven,’ ‘The Descendants,’ ‘Three Kings,’ and ‘Syriana.’ He has also been a part of films that were on the list of the year’s highest-grossing films.

4. Tom Cruise

Net worth 600 million USD

Tom Cruise is amongst the top 10 richest actors in the world. He is an American actor and stuntman who has given multiple award-winning performances. He is best known for films like ‘Mission Impossible‘, ‘Knight and Day,’ ‘Minority Report, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Vanilla Sky.’ The actor surprises the audience every time he performs with a charming look and acting skills. He has even taken his first steps as a producer.

3. Shah Rukh Khan

Net worth 750 million USD

Shahrukh, aka King of romance, is also popularly known as the ‘King Khan’ of the Hindi film industry. He started his acting career with Television through Raj Kumar Kapoor’s directed series ‘Fauji’ in 1989. He is best known for films like “Dil Se, ” “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” “Kal Ho Na Ho ‘Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham, ” and “My Name Is Khan’. Sharukh is known for his romantic and charismatic style. He also owns ‘Red Chillies, one of the biggest production houses, and is the co-owner of the IPL team ‘Kolkata Knight Riders.’

2. Jerry Seinfeld:

Net worth 950 million USD

Jerome Allen Seinfeld is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer. He has been recently added to the list of the top 10 richest actors in the world. Jerry is best known for co-creating the American sitcom ‘Seinfeld’ (in 1988) and Larry David, playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself. He began earning $1 million per episode towards the show’s end. He has also been a part of ‘Louie’ (2012-2014).and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2004-2009).

1. Tyler Perry

Net worth: 1 billion USD

Tyler Perry is an Afro-American actor, producer, writer, and director. In 2011, he was listed as Forbes’s highest-paid man in entertainment. He has played many characters but is best known for playing the character ‘Madea,’ an elderly woman. His most amazing creations involve ”Why Did I Get Married?’ (2007), Daddy’s Little Girl’ (2007), and ‘Diary of a Black Woman’ (2002). He has also surprised the world as a screenwriter, thus making his place at the top amongst the top 10 richest actors in America.

Conclusion

Have you found your favorite actors in our list of the top 10 richest actors in the world? If yes, then let us know which one is your favorite actor and his best role. We hope you like this post, stay tuned for many more interesting posts.

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