Acting is a form of performing art and can be done in many different genres including action, drama, comedy and countless more. It has emerged from ancient times in different forms and is a billion-dollar industry in today’s modern world. The best actors are usually well-paid all around the globe and known for their acting skills.
10. Bill Cosby – $400 million
Bill Cosby has been known as the American Dad due to his out-of-this-world comedic performances and major appearances in ‘The Cosby Show’. He has an estimated worth of $400 million dollars.
9. Jack Nicholson – $400 million
Jack Nicholson is known for many of his major hits like ‘The Shining’ and most importantly ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ and also starred in ‘Batman. He has an estimated worth of $400 million.
8. Amitabh Bachchan – $400 million
Amitabh Bachchan is a veteran Bollywood actor, father of Abhishek Bachchan and one of the most famous Indian actors. He holds the 8th position when it comes to the richest actors from around the world.
7. Adam Sandler – $420 million
Adam Sandler is another American actor who has been starred in some recent movies like ‘Grown Ups’ and also a few old ones like ‘Just Go with It’. He has an estimated net worth of $420 million.
6. Mel Gibson – $425 million
Mel Gibson is a well-known American actor and filmmaker. He is widely appraised for his castings in movies like ‘Signs’, ‘We Were Soldiers’ and the recent ones like ‘Mad Max’. He has an estimated worth of $425 million.
5. George Clooney – $500 million
George Clooney is an American actor, director, producer, and filmmaker. He is widely known for his roles in movies like ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and ‘Three Kings’. He has an estimated worth of $500 million.
4. Tom Cruise – $570 million
Tom Cruise is one of the most iconic and famous action heroes of the era and is known all around the globe for his action movie series ‘Mission Impossible’. He has an estimated worth of $570 million.
3. Tyler Perry – $600 million
Tyler Perry is a popular Afro-America actor, director, producer, and scriptwriter. H his highest grossing movies include titles like ‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ and ’Diary of a Mad Black Woman’. He has an estimated worth of $600 million.
2. Shah Rukh Khan – $760 million
Shah Rukh Khan, also known as ‘King Khan’ or ‘King of Bollywood’ stands tall as the second richest actor in the world with an estimated worth of $760 million. He is an actor and a producer with one of the highest numbers of Bollywood hits in the industry.
1. Jerry Seinfeld – $950 million
The famous veteran of Hollywood, Jerry Seinfeld who is a comedian, actor, director and producer is the richest actor in the world with an estimated worth of $950 million. The veteran is really close enough to becoming a billionaire.