From Dwayne Johnson To Shah Rukh Khan, 10 Richest Actors In The World Right Now

Aug 30, 2023

By: Deep Das Barman

From hefty paychecks to syndication deals, what makes these actors the highest paid?

Actors are among the top money-makers in the entertainment industry. What actors earn from big-budget films to hit TV shows, they often invest in other ventures that further boost to their wealth. Here’s a look at the 10 richest actors in the world.

1. Jami Gertz: $8 billion

Jami Gertz has a whopping net worth of $8 billion as of July, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The "Lost Boys" star Gertz is the richest actor in the world who has appeared in films such as “Crossroads”, “Less Than Zero”, and “Quicksilver”, and the ...

2. Tyler Perry: $1 billion

Tyler Perry has a net worth of $1 billion, as per Forbes, majorly attributed to his acting, songwriting and filmmaking career. He has been part of several blockbuster films in his career and series like the “House of Payne.” Perry made a deal with TBS to air 9...

3. Jerry Seinfeld: $950 million

Jerry Seinfeld is one of the world's richest actors and makes about $50 million annually. The vast majority of his wealth comes from the iconic ’90s sitcom "Seinfeld" for which he signed a lucrative syndication deal. In 2015, Hulu reportedly pai...

4. Dwayne Johnson: $800 million

Former professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood over the last decade. He has starred in blockbuster movies like “Jumanji,” “Moana” and the “Fast & Furious” franchise. Johnson was reportedly paid $...

5. Shah Rukh Khan: $715 million

Shah Rukh Khan has a whopping net worth which comes from his earnings from movies, his production house Red Chillies Entertainment, brand endorsements, investmentments and his IPL cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan reportedly has an annual income of over...

6. Tom Cruise: $600 million

Global action superstar,Tom Cruise reportedly makes $50 million per year from his film appearances alone. He reportedly earned $70 million for the first “Mission Impossible” movie and $75 million for the third installment of the franchise. With backend deals, ...

7. George Clooney: $500 million

George Clooney has been a former topper of the Forbes List of Highest Paid Actors. Clooney made a whopping $239 million in 2016, thanks to his earnings from films, brand endorsements and a business deal for his co-owned tequila company. Clooney also has deals ...

8. Robert De Niro: $500 million

Robert De Niro reportedly made $250 to $300 million between 2004 to 2018 only from film salaries, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Further, he has worked on his hotel/restaurant empire in lower Manhattan and launched the very successful Tribeca Film Festival. D...

9. Amitabh Bachchan: $410 million

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in hundreds of films in his decades-long career. As per a 2016 Forbes report, Bachchan earned over $33.5 million between June 2014 to June 2015 before taxes and fees. With this, he appeared on the Global Celebrity...

10. Mel Gibson: $425 million

Mel Gibson is one of the most successful actors and producers in Hollywood. He earned an average of $20 million per film for the bulk of his career, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Gibson made nearly $300 million from his passion project, "Passion of th...