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World’s Top 10 richest actors

Anima Tabrizi Khan Majlis || BusinessInsider

Published: 19:00, 2 September 2022  
World’s Top 10 richest actors

Jerry Seinfeld, Shahrukh Khan, Tyler Perry, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Adam Sandler, Mel Gibson, Amitabh Bachchan and Jack Nicholson

When talking about movies, three facts must be understood: Hollywood is the oldest film industry in the world and also the largest film industry in terms of revenue, China has surpassed North America as the world’s largest box office market, and India has the world’s largest national film industry in terms of production numbers, producing 1,813 films annually.

Although many other countries regularly produce masterclass movies, Hollywood and Bollywood remain the two dominant industries when it comes to money.

Actors from these two industries generate money in a variety of ways other than from the big screen. They get royalties and endorsements from various corporations. Some model for advertisements or run their own businesses.

We bring to you ten of the richest actors in the world with their net worth.

Jerry Seinfeld — $950 million

Jerry Seinfeld is an American actor and comedian. He made his stand-up debut in 1976 at an open mic night and made his Tonight Show debut in 1981. He also created the comedy Seinfeld for NBC with fellow comic Larry David after performing in his television special in 1987.

Shahrukh Khan — $715 million

Known as SRK, Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality. SRK works for the Hindi cinema. Initially appearing in several television shows Khan began his acting career in the late 1980s. SRK’s first film, Deewana, was released in 1992.

Tyler Perry — $700 million

An actor by profession, Tyler Perry is also a director, producer, and screenwriter. Perry made humble beginnings as a playwright, which led to his debut film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which was released in 2005. He went on to build a vast entertainment empire after the film made over $50 million.

Tom Cruise — $570 million

Tom Cruise is an American actor who rose to prominence in the 1980s. He rose to prominence in the comedy Risky Business (1983) and Top Gun (1986). His movies earned over $4 billion in North America and $10.1 billion globally which made him top 10 richest actors in the world. As a result, he became one of the highest-paid actors in cinema history.

George Clooney — $550 million

Born in the United States, George Timothy Clooney is an actor, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist.

Robert De Niro — $500 million

Robert Anthony De Niro Jr. is an actor, producer, and director. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in David O. Russell’s romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook.

Adam Sandler — $420 million

From the United States, Adam Richard Sandler is a comedian, actor, singer, screenwriter, and film producer. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995 before moving on to appear in several Hollywood blockbusters that have grossed over $2 billion at the box office.

Mel Gibson — $425 million

Australian-born American actor Mel Gibson rose to worldwide prominence in the 1980s with a series of action-adventure films before moving on to become a director and producer. He was paid $400 for his cinematic debut in Summer City in 1977. Gibson starred in the film Mad Max as the title character in the next year. Gibson now earns an average of $20 million each film, with a total of 57 films to his name.

Amitabh Bachchan — $455 million

Indian Amitabh Bachchan is an actor, producer, and television host. His Golden Jubilee films spanned the years 1973 to 1984. Bachchan’s became popular with his image as a young angry guy.

Jack Nicholson — $400 million

Jack Nicholson is an actor and filmmaker. He was born in the United States. He is an actor and filmmaker. Best known for his portrayals of comedic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes, and villains, he became famous.