The Top 10 Highest-Paid Hollywood Actors In 2026

Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of these actors.

10. Will Smith – $35 Million

Will Smith rose to fame after starring in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For his portrayal of himself, he received two Golden Globe Award nominations. He later starred in the Men In Black film series, which earned him further fame.

Some of his other credits include Bad Boys, I, Robot, I Am Legend, Suicide Squad, and Seven Pounds. In 2019, he also portrayed the Genie in the live-action adaptation of Aladdin. And more recently, he starred in the films Dads, Gemini Man, Bad Boys For Life, and Spies In Disguise. He also played the role of tennis coach Richard Williams in the biographical sports film King Richard, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor; he was the fifth black actor to achieve such a feat.

That’s not all, he’s also been working as an executive producer on Bel-Air, a reimagined version of the original sitcom starring Adrian Holmes, Jabari Banks, Coco Jones, Cassandra Freeman, and Olly Sholotan. He will also be starring in the historical action filler Emancipation, which is set to be released in December 2022.

9. Paul Rudd – $41 Million

Paul Rudd has starred in numerous films throughout his career including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Romeo + Juliet, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, This is 40, and Knocked Up. He also lent his voice to the animated films Sausage Party, Nerdland, The Little Prince, and Monsters vs. Aliens. For his contributions, he was inducted into the Hollywood Wall of Fame in 2015.

Since 2015, he has also been playing Ant-Man in the Marvel film series. The latest film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is currently slated for a 2023 release.

In addition to that, he has appeared in several television series including the popular sitcom Friends, where he played the role of Mike Hannigan. In addition to that, he has made guest appearances on Reno 911!, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, and Parks and Recreation.  He’s even hosted the talk show Saturday Night Live a few times.

More recently, he played a dual role in the comedy series Living With Yourself, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. He also joined the main cast of the mini-series The Shrink Next Door.

He was also named the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine in 2021.

8. Chris Evans – $43.5 Million

Chris Evans is best known for playing Captain America in the Marvel film series. He made his debut in the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger, for which he was paid $300,000. Since then, he has also starred in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Endgame, and Avengers: Infinity War.

Some of his other film credits include Fantastic Four and its sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver, Snowpiercer, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Knives Out and TMNT.

In addition to that, he has starred in the television series Gfted, Defending Jacob, and Before We Go, the latter of which he also produced. He also made his Broadway debut in the revival of Lobby Hero, in 2018, for which he received a Drama League Award nomination.

And in 2022, he lent his voice to the titular character in Disney’s Lightyear. He also joined the cast of the Netflix action thriller The Gray Man, which was adapted from a novel of the same name.

In terms of upcoming projects, he will be starring in the films Ghosted and Red One.

7. Adam Sandler – $57 Million

Adam Sandler aka “The King of Comedy”, started out as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early 90s. It wasn’t until later on that he began to star in various films. Some of his earliest credits include Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Billy Madison, Big Daddy, and The Waterboy.

The later starred in the films Just Go With It, Punch-Drunk Love, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Reign Over Me, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, Murder Mystery, Uncut Gems, Blended, and Hubie Halloween. He also voiced Dracula in the Hotel Transylvania franchise and lent his voice to Eleanore, Whitney, and Davey in the animated musical Eight Crazy Nights. More recently, he starred in the critically acclaimed sports film Hustle, which he also produced.

For his work, he has received numerous awards including five MTV Movie & TV Awards, ten Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, eight People’s Choice Awards, and three Teen Choice Awards.

In 2021, he made the headlines after signing a three-movie deal with Netflix, which is worth an alleged $350 million. That same year, he was named the fashion icon of the year by Vogue magazine.

As of 2026, he has an estimated net worth of $420 million.

6. Bradley Cooper – $57 Million

Bradley Cooper began his acting career with a guest role in the popular series Sex and the City. He later made his big screen debut in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. From there, he starred in the action thriller Alias, which gained him some recognition.

It wasn’t until the late 2000s, however, that he achieved mainstream stardom after starring in the critically acclaimed comedy The Hangover. It later spawned two successful sequels—The Hangover Part II and The Hangover Part III.

He also played the role of a struggling writer in the 2011 film Limitless, which earned him praise from critics. Since then, he has also starred in American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, and American Sniper.

And in 2014, he played a lead role in the Broadway play The Elephant Man, which earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. He also began voicing Rocket, a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, in the Marvel films.

In total, he has received eleven Academy Award nominations, two of which he won. He has also been nominated for six Golden Globes and a Tony Award. Not only that, but he is also one of the most influential people in the world, according to Time Magazine.

5. Jackie Chan – $58 Million

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, stuntman, and martial artist. Known for his comic timing, he has starred in over 150 films throughout his career. By the mid-90s, he was already one of the most popular action movie stars in Europe and Asia, with nearly 40 movies to his name. In Hong Kong alone, he had earned approximately $146 million between 1973 and 2010. More recently, he starred in the adventure comedy film Kung Fu Yoga, which become the highest-grossing film in China.

Some of his Hollywood blockbusters include Kung Fu Panda, Rush Hour, The Karate Kid, Shanghai Noon, The Forbidden Kingdom, Shanghai Knights, and The Foreigner.

Not only that, but also had his own scripted television shows in the early 2000s called Jackie Chan Adventures. It was later followed by Jackie Chan’s Fantasia, which ran from 2009 to 2010. And in 2017, he starred in All New Jackie Chan Adventures.

As of 2021, his movies have grossed more than $2.1 billion in China and over $1.84 billion in the U.S. and Canada. Not only did he receive a star on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, but he also received one on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

4. Akshay Kumar – $65 Million

Akshay Kumar is an Indian-born Canadian actor and film producer. Throughout his career, he has appeared in more than 100 films and has received numerous accolades including two Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards.

He began his career in the early 90s with the film Saugandh. He later achieved widespread fame after starring in the action thriller Khiladi. From there, he starred in a string of action films including Jaanwar, Suhaag, and Mohra. He also appeared in the romance film Yeh Dillagi, which received critical acclaim. And earlier this year, he starred in the historical movie Samrat Prithviraj, which also starred Sanjay Dust, Manushi Chhilar, and Son Sold.

Some of his more recent film credits include Baby, Special 26, Airlift, and Rustom. He also produced several movies including Pad Man, Kesari, and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. In 2014, he started his own reality series Dare 2 Dance.

He also made an appearance in the Discovery series Man vs. Wild in 2020. The episode would go on to become the second highest-rated show on the network.

As of 2026, he has a net worth of approximately $290 million.

3. Robert Downey Jr. – $66 Million

Robert Downey Jr. is perhaps best known for playing Tony Stark within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He made his debut in the 2008 film Iron Man, which spawned two sequels—Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3. He later reprised the role in The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

Some of his other noteworthy film credits include Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Soloist and Dolittle, the former of which earned him a Golden Globe Award. He also starred in the 2018 action comedy Tropic Thunder, for which he received a BAFTA and Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

More recently, he starred in the documentary film Sr., which he also produced. He also worked on Oppenheimer, a biographical drama film based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, which is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2023.

That’s not all, he’s also worked on a couple of television shows over the past few years. In 2020, he worked on the period drama series Perry Mason starring Matthew Rhys, Chris Chalk, Juliet Rylance, and Shea Whigham, and in 2021, he was an executive producer for Sweet Tooth.

2. Chris Hemsworth – $76 Million

Chris Hemsworth rose to prominence in the soap opera Home and Away before launching a film career in the late 2000s. In 2009, he played a small role in J. J. Abrams’ Star Trek. That same year, he appeared in the thriller film A Perfect Getaway, which grossed $22 million at the box office.

In 2011, he was cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He made his first appearance in Thor, which proved to be a commercial success, having grossed $449 million worldwide. He later reprised the role for the 2012 film The Avengers alongside Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, and Natasha Romanova.

Since then, he has also starred Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Love and Thunder, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, The Avengers, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. For his portrayal of Thor, he has won numerous awards including a Teen Choice Award, two People’s Choice Awards, and an MTV Movie Award.

In terms of upcoming projects, he will be appearing in the film Extraction 2, which he also produced, sometime in 2023. That’s not all, he’s also filming a post-apocalyptic film titled Furiosa, which will also star Anya Taylor-Joy and Tom Burke.

1. Dwayne Johnson – $89 Million

Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock” is an actor, businessman, and producer. A former professional wrestler, he made his film debut in the 2001 film The Mummy Returns. He later landed a lead role in the 2002 film The Scorpion King, which earned him further fame.

From there, he starred in the family films Race to Witch Mountain, Tooth Fairy, The Game Plan. He also appeared in the films G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, San Andreas, and Hercules. And in 2016, he lent his voice to Maui, one of the lead characters in the Disney animated film Moana. He’s also voiced various characters in the animated movie DC League of Super Pets.

On television, he starred in the comedy-drama series Ballers from 2015 to 2019. He also starred in the NBC sitcom Young Rock, which he produces and is also based on his life. So far, there’s been two seasons, with a third set to premiere in November 2020.  From 2019 to 2020, he also hosted the sports competition reality series The Titan Games.

Aside from acting, he also owns a production company called Seven Bucks Production. That’s not all, he also co-owns the XFL, one of the professional teams in the American Football League.

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Top Ten Richest Indian Actors – 2026 Update

10. Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh is one of the highest-paid actors in India. He has been featured in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list since 2012 and has also won numerous awards including four Filmfare Awards, six Star Screen awards, and two Times of India Film Awards.

Growing up, he had always wanted to become an actor. After graduating college in Mumbai, he went to Indiana University, where he studied theatre and acting. He later returned to India and worked as an assistant director. His big break eventually came in 2010 when he was cast in the romantic comedy, Band Baaja Baaraat.

He later starred in the films Lootera, The Last Leaf, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Gunday, all of which received critical acclaim. He also appeared in Gully Boy, Ghoomketu, Sooryavanshi, 83, and hosted the television game show, The Big Picture, from 2021 to 2022.

In 2019, he also launched his own record label named Inclnk. Not only that, but he has also endorsed several brands over the years including MakeMyTrip, Ching’s, Head & Shoulders, Adidas, and Jack & Jones. And in 2020, he also launched his own production company called Mac Kasam Films.

9. Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgn made his professional debut in the romance film Pool Our Kaante, in 1991. For his portrayal of the main character, he received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. His next project was Jigar, a martial arts film that went on to become one of the highest-earning movies of 1991. From there, he appeared in Dil Hai Betaab, Dilwale, Naajayaz, Gundaraj, Jung, and Itihaas. He also starred in the 2002 film, Company, which earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor.

Since then, he has appeared in numerous other titles including Yamla Pagla Deewana, Satyagraha, Hey Bro, Guest In London, Poster Boys, and Helicopter Eela. He also made brief cameos in the films Sooryavanshi, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, and Simmba.

More recently, he made his OTT debut in the Disney + web series, Rudra.

In 2000, he also launched a production and distribution company called Ajay Devgn Films. Over the years, it has produced a number of films including Raju Chacha, All the Best: Fun Begins, Bol Bachchan, Son of Sardaar, and Jab Oak Hai Jaan.

8. Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor is the son of actors Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor. He’s also the grandson of award-winning actor-director, Raj Kapoor.

Born and raised in Bombay, he studied at the HR College of Commerce and Economics before moving to New York, where he pursued acting. During his time in film school, he starred and directed in two short films titled, India 1964 and Passion to Love.

Upon returning to Mumbai, he worked as an assistant director before making his acting debut in the 2004 short film, Karma. He later landed a starring role in Saawariya, which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and propelled him to stardom. A series of films soon followed including Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Rockstar, Barfi, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

More recently, he played the role of Sanjay Dutt in the 2018 biographical film, Sanju, which went on to earn him a Filmfare Award for Best Award. Later this year, he will also be starring in the movies, Shamshera and Brahmastra.

Aside from acting, he’s also involved with football and supports various charity organizations. In 2016, he appeared in the documentary Girls with Goals, to help raise awareness for YUWA, an all-girls football team in rural India.

7. Rajnikanth

Rajinikanth is best known for his work in Tamil cinema. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Actor. Not only that, but he also received several civilian awards from the Government of India.

Born on December 12, 1950, he made his acting debut in the 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal. He later received a breakthrough in Moondru Munichu, for which he earned recognition from viewers. From there, he starred in numerous films including Billa, Don, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Baashha, Uzhaippali, and Padayappa. In 2002, he also wrote, starred, and produced in the fantasy thriller, Baba.

Fast forward to 2010 and he played dual roles in the sci-fi flick, Enthrian, which went on to become the most expensive film to have ever been produced in the country. Not only that, but it also became one of the highest-earning Indian films of all time.

6. Hritik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan made his acting debut at the age of six in the 1980 film Aasha. It wasn’t until he was twelve, however, that he landed his first speaking role in Bhagwaan Dada. Wanting to pursue acting full-time, he went to Sydenham College, where he participated in a number of music and dance festivals. He also assisted his father, film director Rakesh Roshan, on a number of films including King Uncle, Kayla, Khudgarz, and Karan Arjun.

In 2000, he starred in his father’s Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai, where he played dual roles- an NRI and an aspiring singer. To prepare for the role, he took lessons in acting, dancing, singing, and riding, and trained with actor Salman Khan. Praised by critics, his portrayal eventually earned him two Best Filmfare Awards—one for Best Actor and another for Best Debut.

A number of film projects soon followed including Koi…Mil Gaya, Doom 2, Lakshya, Om Shanti Om, Jodhaa Akbar, and Krrish, all of which were met with positive reviews.

More recently in 2019, he played the role of Anand Kumar in the biographical film, Super 30, which earned him another Filmfare Award nomination. According to IMDb, his next project will be an action thriller titled, Vikram Vedha, which is currently in the works.

5. Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan is one of the most established actors of Indian cinema. In fact, he has been described as “one of the biggest movie stars” in the world. Throughout his multi-decade career, he has received numerous awards including four National Film Awards and nine Filmfare Awards. Not only that, but he has also received two civilian awards- a Padma Shri and a Padma Bhushan- from the Government of India.

As a child, he appeared on screen for the first time in his uncle’s 1973 film, Yaadon Ki Baaraat. Later as an adult, he made his professional debut in the 1984 drama film, Holi. However, it wasn’t until the late 80s that he began acting full-time. By the 90s, he had established himself as an accomplished actor with numerous credits under his name including the romantic drama Raja Hindustani, for which he received his first Filmfare Award.

In 1999, he founded his own production company called Aamir Khan Productions. Their first film, Lagaan, eventually went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Since then, Khan has starred in numerous films including Rang De Basanti and Fanaa. Not only that, but he also made his directorial debut in the 2007 title, Taare Zameen Par.

4. Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar has appeared in more than 100 films throughout his acting career. He made his debut at the age of 24 in Saugandh and later landed a breakthrough role in the 1992 action thriller, Khiladi. Since then, the film has spawned five sequels, all of which were commercial hits.

He also starred in Hera Pheri and Dhadkan, the latter of which saw him performing numerous stunts-  one in which he climbed on top of a flying airplane. He was also seen dodging bullets, climbing walls, and jumping of buildings.

That’s not all, he also played lead roles in the films Garam Masala, Namastey London, Singh Is Kinng,  and Holiday, and starred in Bachchhan Paandey and Samrat Prithviraj earlier this year. In 2020, he was also a celebrity guest on Discovery Channel’s Into the Wild with Bear Grylls. Prior to that, he made an appearance in the reality series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.

In 2014, he also hosted his own reality show called, Dare 2 Dance.

3. Salman Khan

Salman Khan is an actor, television personality, and film producer. The oldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan, he made his acting debut in Biwi Ho To Aisi at the age of 23. He later played a lead role in the 1989 film, Maine Pyar Kiya. He also appeared in Karan Arjun, Andaz Apna Apna, and Biwi No. 1.

After a brief decline in the 2000s, he returned to the spotlight in the 2010 action film Dabangg. He later starred in Kick, Ready, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Ek Tha Tiger, all of which were commercial successes. He has also recorded a number of songs for Bollywood films including “Hangover”, “Chaandi Ke Daal Par”, “Yu Karke”, “440 Volt”, and “Jag Ghoomeya.”

On top of that, he has hosted a number of television programs including 10 Ka Dum and the Big Boss series, both of which are hugely popular in India. In 2013, he also hosted the Star Guild Awards.

As of 2026, he owns two production companies—one called SKBH Productions and another called Salman Khan Films.

2. Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is considered to be one of the most influential actors in India. After graduating from college, he worked as a voice narrator in the 1969 film Bhuvan Shome. He later starred in the films Sholay, Deewaar, and Zanjeer, which propelled him to stardom.

Since then, he has appeared in more than 200 Indian film titles and has received numerous accolades including a Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award and four National Film Awards. Not only that, but he has also won 16 Filmfare Awards out of 42 nominations.

Aside from acting, he’s also a television host. Throughout the years, he has hosted several game shows including Kaun Banega Crorepat and Bigg Boss. Not only that, but he has also done voice-over work for many films such as Hello Brother, Kahaani, Swami, The Ghazi Attack, and Jodhaa Akbar.

As of 2026, he is filming numerous films including Brahmastra, Good Bye, and Project K.

1. Shahrukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the “King of Bollywood”, has appeared in over 80 films including Baazigar, Mohabbatein, Dil To Pagal Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Devdas. He’s also one of the most decorated actors in Bollywood, having won 14 Filmfare Awards from over 30 nominations. In 2005, he was also awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India.

As a TV host, he has also worked on a number of programs including Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tea Hair?, TED Talks India Nayi Such, and Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout.

Not only that, but he’s also an accomplished stage show performer. Over the years, he has participated in several world tours including Asha Bhosle’s Moments in Time concert in Malaysia. He also joined Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor in the Friendship Concert.

He’s also the co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment, an Indian production and distribution company, which he founded with his wife in 2002.

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Theo James Net Worth – $15 Million

Theo James began his acting career in 2010. Since then, he has been working at a furious pace. James has appeared in 11 movies, one of which is still in production. The actor has also appeared in six TV shows, and has even performed live on stage.

Theo Jame’s big break came with his role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in the Divergent movie trilogy. He collected around 1 million dollars for each movie. Theo James is estimated to make over $1 million yearly. He is endorsed by GQ and Hugo Boss, the latter of which he became the brand ambassador for in 2015.

How Did Theo James Earn his Money & Wealth?

Theo James was born on December 16th, 1984, making him 32 years old. He is the son of Jane Martin and Philip Taptiklis. His mom works for the NHS (National Health Service) and his father is a business consultant. He is the youngest of five children. Theo James’s full name is Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, but he adopted the stage name Theo James for easier recognition.

Theo James was born in Oxford, England and spent much of his early life there. He attended Aylesbury Grammar School, and then studied at the University of Nottingham where he received a degree in Philosophy. James also studied theatre at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the most selective in the world. Out of the 2500 applications for its 3 year Bachelor of Arts theatre program, only 12 applicants are accepted each year.

In 2009, Screen International named Theo James a “Star of Tomorrow”. Theo James made his acting debut in 2010, starring alongside Billie Piper in the brief BBC drama A Passionate Woman. Later that year, he portrayed a Turkish diplomat in an episode of Downton Abbey. James also acted in the 2010 movie You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.

In 2011, he starred in the sci-fi drama Bedlam for 6 episodes as Jed Harper. He also played James in The Inbetweeners Movie. In 2012, he played Aidan Harper in the ITV crime drama Case Sensitive. James also portrayed David in sci-fi thriller Underworld: Awakening alongside Kate Beckinsale. He starred in American crime drama Golden Boy in 2013. After 2013, his TV acting career was put on the backburner to pursue film acting full time.

Theo James became internationally recognized in 2014 after starring in Divergent with Shailene Woodley. He played Tobias “Four” Eaton in the movie. James also appeared in the 2nd and 3rd film adaptations of the novels, Insurgent and Allegiant. His appearances in the films were his highest paying acting gigs by far.

Theo James had a major role in the film The Benefactor in 2015. He appeared once more as David in Underworld: Blood Wars in 2016. He also portrayed Father Gaunt in the film Secret Scriptures that same year. In 2017, James starred in political thriller Backstabbing for Beginners, which is currently in post-production. He is currently working on filming his parts in the movie London Fields, an upcoming thriller which boasts an impressive celebrity cast.

Theo James Personal Life and FAQs

Theo James is generally very quiet about his personal life, something he has struggled to hide since the release of Divergent. He has been dating New Zealand actress Ruth Kearney since 2009. Although the pair have been engaged for a while, they have not yet married. Kearney is best known for her role as London in the Netflix drama Flaked.

Before making it in film, Theo James sang and played guitar in the band ShereKhan. The band released a demo album in 2010 and have uploaded several playthroughs of their songs on YouTube. They disbanded in 2012.

Theo James primarily drives an Audi R8. The R8 is a high-end sports car from the German automobile manufacturer Audi. It has a 5.2L, 600 horsepower V10 engine. It retails for $162,000, or even more more depending on how the driver customizes it.

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Liam Hemsworth Net Worth – $16 Million

Since the beginning of his career in 2009, Liam Hemsworth has appeared in numerous mainstream films. It goes without saying that such titles come with big paychecks. Both Liam Hemsworth and his brothers have amassed multi-million dollar fortunes from their acting careers. Exact figures are unknown, but Liam Hemsworth is likely pocketing paychecks worth seven figures or with each role.

Luke Hemsworth is worth $3 million, but the reason for his less impressive net worth is due to the fact he has primarily acted in Australia for most of his career. Chris Hemsworth’s roles in films such as Thor have helped him build a fortune of $60 million. Of course, Liam could easily catch up with his older brother if his career keeps progressing at its current rate.

How Did Liam Hemsworth Earn his Money and Wealth?

Liam Hemsworth was born on January 13, 1990. He is the youngest sibling out of his three brothers. His mother Leonie was an English teacher, while Craig Hemsworth was a social worker. Hemsworth has described his parents as the best parents anyone could have.

When Liam Hemsworth was a teenager, his family relocated from Melbourne to Phillip Island, a small island located on the southern coast of Australia. Hemsworth and his brothers became avid surfers as a result of the move. Liam was particularly dedicated to surfing – from age 13 to 18 he surfed competitively. He also surfed nearly every morning and after school. Before he fell in love with acting, he was set on becoming a pro surfer.

Liam Hemsworth worked as a floor installation technician while still in high school. He was inspired to become an actor after his brothers took up acting part time. Shortly after contacting an agent, he was able to land his first acting role. He first appeared on the Australian TV series Home and Away in 2007. In 2008, he had scored a guest role on the TV show McLeod’s Daughters.

Hemsworth’s first major acting role was in the Australian TV show Neighbors in 2009, wherein he portrayed Josh Taylor, a surfer who lost his legs in an accident. During that same time period, he also performed in the children’s show The Elephant Princess and the drama series Satisfaction.

Having established themselves in the Australian acting scene, Liam, Chris, and Luke Hemsworth moved to Los Angeles to further their acting careers. He auditioned to play Thor in the Marvel film of the same name, but Chris Hemsworth was deemed a better fit. He was also planned to appear alongside Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables, but his character was discarded. Hemsworth was still able to land a role in the Expendables 2 in 2012. He also landed roles in the 2009 films Knowing and Triangle, a British horror movie.

Liam Hemsworth audition for many roles in major films following his move to the United States. After many attempts, he landed a leading role in the 2009 film The Last Song, based on the Nicholas Sparks novel with the same name. He co-starred with pop singer Miley Cyrus, whom he ended up dating shortly after. Hemsworth appeared in the music video for Miley Cyrus’s song “When I look at You”. He also starred in the music video for The Zac Brown Band’s song “Colder Weather”.

In 2011, Liam Hemsworth portrayed Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games. He also appeared in the later films of the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, and parts 1 and 2 of Mockingjay. Hemsworth also appeared in the wartime drama Love and Honor with actresses Teresa Palmer and Aimee Teegarden. He also appeared in the film Empire State in 2013.

Liam Hemsworth appeared in the movie The Dressmaker in 2015, an adaptation of a famous Australian novel. He then starred in Independence Day: Resurgence in 2016. Hemsworth is currently scheduled to appear in the romantic comedy Isn’t It Romantic, scheduled for release in 2019.

Liam Hemsworth Personal Life and FAQs

After meeting on the set of The Last Song in 2009, Liam hemsworth and his co-star singer Miley Cyrus began dating. They announced their engagement in 2013, but amicably broke it off shortly after. Rumors were sparked after multiple public sightings Miley Cyrus with an engagement ring on. The couple began appearing together in public once again in late 2016. Miley Cyrus confirmed that they were back together during an interview with Ellen Degeneres in October of 2016.

Liam Hemsworth attributes the success of him and his brothers to his supportive parents. Both his father and mother once held jobs in child services and worked hard to be loving and supportive. Hemsworth became the ambassador of the Australian Childhood Foundation in 2012 after making a donation in order to raise public awareness.

In 2014, Liam Hemsworth purchased a 6.8 million dollar mansion in Malibu, California. The 2,000 square foot home is situated on 7.5 acres of beachside estate.The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a recording studio, a writing studios, and a barn with a gallery.

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Getting into acting

Peter Frederick Weller was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. His mother Dorothy Jean (Davidson) was a stay at home mom. His father Frederick Bradford Weller was many things including a helicopter pilot for the United States Army. Because of the father’s job, the family traveled a lot. Peter lived in Germany in his teenage years, before the family moved to San Antonio, Texas. After getting out of high school, he attended North Texas State University, and got his degree. He then got a scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Peter Weller then trained under legendary actress and drama coach, Uta Hagen. He appeared on and off Broadway in plays such as William Inge’s “Summer Brave”, Thomas Babe’s “Rebel Women” and “Full Circle”, one of Otto Preminger’s last plays. His portrayal of Billie Wilson in “Streamers”, directed by Mike Nichols, was critically acclaimed. He continued giving great performances on stage as Cliff in “The Woolgatherer” and as Nick in the first American production of David Mamet’s “The Woods”. During this period, he joined the Actor’s Studio, training under Elia Kazan and Lee Strasberg.

Film and Television Career

Weller’s acting career didn’t stop at the stage. Over the years, he has appeared in over 70 films and television series. He made his screen debut in Butch and Sundance: The Early Years (1979). He then appeared Sidney Lumet’s Just Tell Me What You Want (1980), and in Alan Parker’s Shoot the Moon (1982). He was also in Firstborn (1984), the HBO feature Apology (1986), and Of Unknown Origin (1983) – which earned Weller the Best Actor award at the Paris International Film Festival.

He starred in W.D. Richter’s 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai. His next role would be his most iconic one: Robocop. The director said he chose him because of his expressive lips. Robocop was successful, and Weller returned for the sequel.

After that he starred in several minor thrillers, but his next big role would be in David Cronenberg’s Naked Lunch (1991) in which he played a drug addicted writer. This gave Weller the opportunity to showcase his talents as a dramatic actor. His performance was critically acclaimed.

Weller had more success on television than he did on the big screen. He made his TV debut in 1977 on the show  “Lou Grant” where he played Oberster SA-Führer Donald Sterner/Stryker, a Neo-Nazi leader that killed himself when he discovers he is Jewish. He then appeared on the short-lived series Odyssey-5. He also guested on Star Trek: Enterprise.

In 2006, Weller joined the cast of 24 as terrorist collaborator Christopher Henderson.  In 2010, he appeared in 8 episodes of Showtime’s drama “Dexter.” From 2012 to 2015 he was a regular on the crime drama Longmire. From 2013 to 2014, he appeared in 13 episodes of Sons of Anarchy.

Peter Weller is also a director. He directed eleven episodes of the series Sons of Anarchy, two in Season 4, three in Season 5, three in Season 6, and three in Season 7. He has also directed four episodes of Longmire.

What’s Peter Weller Doing Now in 2018 – Recent Updates

Recently, Peter Weller has been focusing on his directing career more than his acting career. He only has two acting credits in 2016. But as a director, he worked on two episodes of Salem, one episode of Rush Hour, one episode of Outsiders, two episodes of Hawaii Five-O, one episode of Game of Silence, two episodes of The Last Ship, and three episodes of Tyrant.

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In this day and age however, things are a little different. The newest generation is currently growing up in a world absolutely driven by social media. As a result of this, the kind of person these kids typically look up to is the kind of person they see all the time, someone with the highest amount of media exposure possible. Ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up today, and they’ll more than likely give you one answer: famous. Hollywood actors in particular are a great example of this. They live a life full of fame, glamour, and because of their international exposure through the media and their movies, actors are easily some of the most recognizable people in the entire world. Not to mention, the job can come with quite the paycheck depending on the actor. Seriously, some of these people are paid some big bugs to do what they do. Although, there are a few factors that may come into play in deciding how much an actor makes. The kinds of movies they’ve been in, how currently relevant they are within pop-culture, things like these certainly lend a hand in deciding how much an actor goes home with at the end of the day.Some of these may or may not surprise you, but here are the top 5 highest paid actors in Hollywood.

#5 – Adam Sandler ($41 Million)

Right off the bat, comedian Adam Sandler’s entry in this list may seem a little surprising to a lot of people .Although he certainly has produced some great performances in the past (Click, Happy Gilmore, and The Wedding Singer, are a few noteworthy films Sandler has starred in), Adam isn’t exactly known for consistently playing oscar-worthy roles in his films. However, there is the matter of the sheer volume of movies he comes out with. Almost every year, Adam Sandler puts out films that are generally promoted rather heavily. Cumulatively, Sandler’s films have grossed approximately $4 billion at the worldwide box office. In 2014, Adam’s production company Happy Madison Productions signed a four movie deal with Netflix that is said to make up a large portion of the money he makes. Say what you want about his movies, but Adam Sandler makes money, and lots of it.

#4 – Bradley Cooper ($41.5 Million)

Rising to a level of particular prominence in 2014, Bradley Cooper had been a part of a series of very popular and high-grossing movies in the box office. 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, in which Bradley played the loud-mouthed Rocket Raccoon, was an absolutely enormous hit, making roughly $770 million in the box office. Just a quick note, generally anyone who has played a starring role in one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s current wave of films has seen at least above average monetary success. Cooper was also a main-character in what would become the highest-grossing comedy of all time, 2009’s The Hangover. Aside from just making movies that cash in big at the box-office, many of Bradley’s movies are well received critically. 2014 biographical war film American Sniper, for which Cooper was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, was very well received by critics who both noted the impact of the movie, and the strength of Bradley’s performance. If he continues down this road, you’re only going to be seeing more and more of Bradley Cooper.

#3 – Vin Diesel ($47 Million)

If you would have checked this list most other years prior, Vin Diesel probably wouldn’t be a part of it. Though known primarily for his action flicks, Diesel has starred in  a variety of movies like XXX, The Chronicles of Riddick, and The Pacifier. Diesel also starred as lovable tree and bodyguard, Groot, in 2015’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Once again, if you star in a current wave Marvel movie, you will probably make lots of money. Although, most people likely recognize Vin Diesel from his role as Dominic Toretto throughout the massively successful Fast and the Furious franchise. The first movie, The Fast and the Furious was released in 2001, starring Diesel and late actor Paul Walker. Over time, the franchise saw great successes, and developed immensely. To date, seven movies in the franchise have been released, with an eight one set to be released in 2017. It was, in fact, the $1.5 billion performance of Furious 7, that netted him the largest paycheck of his career. Having a comfortable place within several franchises and movie series, Vin Diesel probably won’t have to worry about money for a very long time.

#2 – Jackie Chan ($50 Million)

In a way, Jackie Chan is famous in a lot of the same ways Bruce Lee was. Chan traversed the boundaries of eastern culture and made a name for himself (a big one at that) through his immense success in Hollywood. Chan has starred in so many successful films that it’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of one of them. Known for his action movies, which take advantage of Chan’s martial arts prowess, he has starred in movies like the Rush Hour trilogy, the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, Shanghai Noon, and its sequel Shanghai Knights. If family movies are more your thing, Chan also plays master Monkey in the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. Even when his movies don’t cash in too well in the box office, they often more than make up for it when they release in China. Having become such a household name in both markets, it’s no wonder why Jackie Chan finishes second on this list of Hollywood’s top 5 most paid actors.

#1 – Robert Downey Jr. ($50 Million)

Well, what do you expect? He’s Iron Man. One doesn’t have to delve too deep into Robert Downey Jr’s filmography to discover why he’s Hollywood’s highest paid actor. It’s been said twice before on this list that the current Marvel Cinematic Universe is basically one’s ticket to the big bucks. The release of Iron Man in 2008, which Downey Jr starred as the titular character in, was arguably the event that started this craze of superhero movies. Since then, his success has only grown. Not only has Robert Downey Jr since starred in Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3, but he often is featured in most other movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Just recently Robert co-starred in Captain America: Civil War, a movie which by itself has grossed $1.132 billion since its release. In fact, if you take a look at the top 10 highest grossing films of all time, Robert has starred in three of them. That’s astounding by anyone’s standards. So long as Downey Jr continues to charm millions playing billionaire/playboy/philanthropist Tony Stark, he’s not going to have much competition for the throne of Hollywood’s highest paid actor.

Although the actors on this list have done tremendously for themselves, this isn’t always the case at all. Many actors struggle to make this much money, whether it be because of the inability to find good roles, or perhaps they just don’t stay relevant within pop culture for as long as they’d like. As can be seen through this list, being famous definitely has its perks. One must also remember, that being the center of attention, may not always be as great as it seems.

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The Richest African-American Actors – 2018 List

#10 – Eddie Murphy (Net Worth: $80 Million)

Funny man Eddie Murphy was born in April in the year 1963. When Murphy was very young his father died in a tragic accident. During this time period his mother was unable to care for both him and his older brother due to illness so Murphy and his brother (Charlie) were sent to foster care. They would spend a little more than a year in foster care and Murphy would later on in life go back and describe his experience in foster care as the single most vital thing to his success as a stand-up comedian. After he and his brother left foster care they would join their mother and future step-father in Roosevelt, NY. During this time is when Murphy would really begin to hone his craft of becoming a comedian. He would often times sit in his room and watch other comedians like Richard Pryor on television and revolve his routines around their performances.

Murphy would go on to headline Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the early ’80s, bringing the show out of a temporary slump that it had been going through. The show was declining for years but Murphy came along and brought the show back to life with his multiple comedic roles. With the success he received from SNL he was able to start an even more successful film career. He would go on to star in several very popular movies, including: 48 Hrs., Coming to America, Beverly Hills Cop and Trading Places. He also did vocal work for Disney’s Mulan and DreamWorks’ Shrek which would go on to have a few sequels. During the 2006 Golden Globes he was able to snag a Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the motion picture version of the musical Dreamgirls but unfortunately didn’t win the Oscar.

The vast wealth that Eddie Murphy has acquired can be attributed to his perfect comedic timing in his roles. These days his films aren’t as successful but when you’ve starred in so many successful films, you’re bound to have a few flops. Although he struggled in his early years, he managed to perceiver and has become one of Hollywood’s go-to comedic actors.

#9 – Jamie Foxx (Net Worth: $85 Million)

Jamie Foxx is without a doubt one of the most influential African-American actors of our time. His birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop and he was born in December of 1967. As a child, he was primarily raised by his grandmother who he attributes as the reason he has become so successful. When he was in the third grade his teacher found him so humorous that if her class behaved she would allow young Foxx to perform jokes in front of the class. This was a way she could reward the class and it’s where Foxx got the hang of being such a well-endowed improv performer. As he continued his education he would end up being involved with musical arts which is where his passion for music began. At a young age he was able to learn piano by ear and went on to continue studying classical music at the United States International University.

His career would finally break out in 1991 when he would land a role in the sketch comedy show In Living Color. With his success in the show he would be able to star in his own sitcom for five years called The Jamie Foxx Show. After that show ended his film career would start which is where he has been able to earn the majority of his wealth. He played a taxi driver opposite Tom Cruise in the 2004 crime thriller Collateral. Other films include Dreamgirls, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jarhead, White House Down, The Kingdom, Django Unchained and the film Ray which won him an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

On top of his hugely successful film career, Foxx also releases studio albums on the side. To date he’s released five albums, the most recent being Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses. He’s also been featured in several rap songs alongside legends like Kanye West.

#8 – LL Cool J (Net Worth: $100 Million)

James Todd Smith, also known as LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James) was born in 1968 in New York. He is credited as being one of the original Hip-Hop and Rap artists to mainstream that genre of music. By the time James was 9 years old he already knew he wanted to be a rap artist. With the help of his grandfather, who bought him musical equipment, James learned how to freestyle sick ass beats which would later earn him a recording contract with Def Jam Records which at the time was an independent record label. With the success of his musical career on the rise James was able to land a few appearances in television shows until he even starred in his own show in 1995 called In the House which starred James who played an ex-football player who rented part of his house out to a single mother of two children. The success of his show earned James a few roles in films. One of the first being the science fiction thriller Deep Blue Sea which is a movie about genetically enhanced sharks. He has also appeared in several other movies like Deliver Us from Eva, Last Holiday and S.W. A. T.

Throughout his career as both a successful actor and Hip-Hop artist, James has gone on to release 13 music albums, star in several feature-length films and television shows and has even been able to host the Grammy’s a few times. James himself has won a Grammy before way back in the early ‘90s when his career was just getting started. Although he was primarily interested in music, James has taken a back seat to that career lately to focus on his acting roles. These days he plays a secret agent in the hugely popular NSIC franchise, working alongside Chris O’Donnell.

#7 – Ice Cube (Net Worth: $100 Million)

O’Shea Jackson who is better known by his stage name Ice Cube was born in June in the year 1969. His career began when he joined up with fellow rappers Dr. Dre and Eazy-E to form the rap group N.W. A. The group would see tremendous success on the West Coast as their genre of music (gangsta rap) was all but un-heard of. Ice Cube would leave the group after three years due to differences between he and the groups’ manager. He alleged the manager shorted him out of cash so Cube would go on to work on his own solo career instead. Cube began writing his own rap lyrics which are often declared as overly violent and brutally honest. He began touring at Lollapalooza which would broaden his fan base and continue making albums.

After his successful career as a music artist took off, Cube would begin receiving parts to star in film alongside some very prominent Hollywood actors. His debut role would be playing the part of Doughboy in the teen hood movie Boyz n The Hood which went on to see a decent amount of success. He also went on to appear in movies like Torque, Ride Along, 21 Jump Street, Friday and Three Kings, which stars George Clooney and fellow rapper Mark Wahlberg. His most successful roles would be for the movies Barbershop and Are We There Yet? Those two films have gone on to not only receive sequels but with the help of Tyler Perry have gone on to become television sitcoms on the network TBS.

Outside of his film and music career, Ice Cube endorses Coors Light and even has his own clothing line. He makes stylish hoodies which come equipped with headphones built-in the hood strings. While they’re a bit pricey, they are quite convenient.

#6 – Martin Lawrence (Net Worth: $110 Million)

Martin Lawrence is a comedian who encountered fame in the early ‘90s when he appeared on the show Star Search. He made to the final round but ultimately did not win first place. He got into comedy after being inspired by fellow comedian Eddie Murphy, which I find funny considering Lawrence is now worth more than him. Surprisingly he was born in West Germany to two parents who were at the time serving in the United States military. After his stint on Star Search, Lawrence would land an acting role on the sitcom What’s Happening Now!!  The show would soon be cancelled so Lawrence would go on to act in the film Do the Right Thing which ended up being his break out performance. After that movie he would land a deal to host Def Comedy Jam which helped give Lawrence even more mainstream comedy exposure.

Lawrence would then go on to star in his own sitcom called Martin which actually saw tremendously high ratings and would go on to air for five seasons on the network Fox. From this point on, Lawrence was able to start starring in movies and raking in $10 million per role. His most successful movies are the likes of Bad Boys which co-stars Will Smith and Blue Streak which co-stars Luke Wilson. Bad Boys would become so famous in fact, that it would receive a sequel and recently it has been announced that both a third and fourth entry to the franchise is being worked on. Other films include Big Momma’s House, National Security, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Black Knight. Coincidentally I watched the movie Black Knight on television earlier today and while it was a box office bomb, it still is a highly entertaining comedy.

#5 – Denzel Washington (Net Worth: $140 Million)

Denzel Washington is one of the most critically acclaimed actors of all time. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Washington wouldn’t get into acting until he was already studying at Fordham University. When he was younger, Denzel had a tendency to hang with the wrong crowd. Luckily before he got into any serious trouble his parents sent him to Oakland Military Academy which he attributes to “saving his life”. During his time at Fordham University, Denzel had spent some time organizing a talent show for a group of youngsters at a local YMCA. He had so much fun as their creative director that he decided to give acting a shot. The Fall semester would start shortly after the camp ended so Denzel decided to take some acting classes. He went on to join his fellow classmates in the plays Othello and The Emperor Jones. His performances were so well received that he transferred to the American Conservatory Theater in California where he would begin his professional acting career.

Denzel would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. He was able to land a few small roles for television but nothing too major. It wasn’t until 1982 when he would co-star in a television medical drama called St. Elsewhere that Denzel’s career would see a major break. From there he was able to see even more success and in 1989 he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the movie Glory. Since then he’s been in some of the most well-received movies of the past 20 years, including: Remember the Titans, Malcolm X, Courage Under Fire, Déjà Vu, John Q, Man on Fire, Unstoppable and Training Day which won him an Academy Award for Best Actor back in 2001. Denzel very much considers himself a man of God and has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes and has publicly stated that if he wasn’t an actor he would be a preacher. The only thing he hasn’t done yet is star in his very own superhero movie. Come on Denzel, when is it going to happen!?

#4 – Morgan Freeman (Net Worth: $150 Million)

If heaven is real and my soul gets transferred there when I die, I am going to be severely disappointed if God isn’t Morgan Freeman. Born in 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, Morgan was primarily raised by his grandparents and would enter the acting business at a very young age. When he was 12 he won a statewide drama competition and continued acting all throughout high school. The head of Jackson State University offered him a full scholarship to their school but Morgan turned it down in order to valiantly serve our country and joined the United States Air Force. After four years he would return state side and move to California where he would take up acting and dancing once more. His career primarily became focused on doing theater and he became so involved that he wound up moving to New York to appear in Broadway shows.

His first on-screen performance technically occurred when he was child, when he was invited to appear on the PBS kids show The Electric Company although he discredits the show as being his break out performance due to how unhappy he was with the people involved. Morgan now considers his first appearance in front of the camera to be the film Street Smart which had Morgan teaming up with Superman himself, Christopher Reeves. The film reviewed well amongst critics and Morgan received a nomination for an Academy Award for Supporting Actor for his performance. Since then he has gone on to star in some of the greatest movies, including Se7en, Deep Impact (where he played the president), The Bucket List, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Shawshank Redemption, The Sum of All Fears, Gone Baby Gone and Lucy. He also played Lucius Fox in The Dark Knight trilogy and of course played God in the film Bruce Almighty and its sequel, Evan Almighty.

Morgan Freeman has been in a lot of great movies but what he is going to be remembered for is his deep, soothing voice. He has leant his vocal talent to movies like March of the Penguins and other Discovery Channel-related programs. It was also recently announced that you can now change your GPS’ voice to that of Morgan Freeman; although I would advise against it seeing as how his voice is so soothing that you may fall asleep on the wheel!

#3 – Samuel L. Jackson (Net Worth: $150 Million)

Not only is Samuel L. Jackson number 3 on this list, but he is also considered the number 2 most profitable actor of all time, as the total sum of all of his roles combined have reached over a staggering $7 billion. Jackson was born in Washington D.C. in the year 1948. As a child he fell in love with the ocean and its inhabitants and was all set to go to Morehouse College in Georgia to become a marine biologist (great choice!) but as time went on he decided to change majors to theater, after being involved in a local acting group. During his college years he became extremely involved with the Black Power movement. After Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Jackson took to the streets and began joining protests.  Jackson’s mother, who feared for his safety eventually convinced Jackson to pack his things and head out to Los Angeles.

He would next start to appear in television shows and eventually gravitate towards movies. The first movie Jackson would be involved in was the 1972 independent film Together for Days. Other films in his early career include Do the Right Thing and Goodfellas. Around this time is when Jackson became addicted to heroin and cocaine. It became very severe and in fact he overdosed multiple times. Luckily he went to rehab and managed to kick the habit. Afterwards he would play a cocaine addict in the film Jungle Fever:

“It was a funny kind of thing. By the time I was out of rehab, about a week or so later I was on set and we were ready to start shooting [Jungle Fever].”

Jackson would go on to appear in other movies like Patriot Games and Jurassic Park. But it wasn’t until 1993 when he played Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction that Jackson became a household name. Critics praised his performance in the film and since then he has gone on to choose any role he wants. Some of his most popular roles include: Snakes on a Plane, Star Wars Episodes 1 – 3, Unbreakable, Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight.

In 2008, Jackson was approached by Marvel Studios where they would get permission to base the Ultimate Universe version of Nick Fury on him. He agreed and went on to play the live version of him during the after credits scene in Iron Man. Since then he has continued playing Nick Fury in several more Marvel films, as he signed a contract to appear in nine total films for the studio.

#2 – Will Smith (Net Worth: $240 Million)

I don’t think there is a single person on the planet who doesn’t know who Will Smith is. This legendary actor was born in 1968 to parents Willard and Caroline Smith. As he grew up, Will and his friend Jeffrey started a duo hip-hop group. Although Will received high SAT scores and easily could have gotten accepted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he chose to not attend college and instead focus on his rap group. During the late ‘80s he and Jeffrey would become very successful and go on to win the very first Grammy for the Rap category.

Will’s success would continue as he went on to star in his own sitcom called The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It was during this time that Will Smith would become a household name. When the show ended in 1996 he would go on to receive international fame with the start of his film career. He first appeared in the blockbusters Bad Boys and Independence Day. With the success of those movies he was offered the part of Neo in The Matrix but turned it down to instead appear alongside Kevin Kline in Wild Wild West. The movie would be a box office bomb but since then Will has gone on to appear in several other blockbusters, including: Hancock, Men in Black (and its sequels), Shark Tale, Hitch, Ali, I Robot and The Pursuit of Happyness.

These days, Will is more interested in appearing in films alongside his children: Jaden and Willow Smith. He has appeared alongside them in films like After Earth and I Am Legend.  Lately it seems he is also interested in appearing alongside Australian beauty Margot Robbie, as they’ve already shot one movie together called Focus and are working together alongside DC’s anti-hero drama Suicide Squad.

#1 – Tyler Perry (Net Worth: $400 Million)

It should be a surprise to no one that Tyler Perry has topped the charts as the richest African-American actor as not only does he star in movies but he also directs, produces and writes the material for his films. It may seem like Tyler Perry has a great life but it hasn’t always been that way. Born in 1969 to parents Emmitt and Willie-Maxine Perry, Tyler would endure childhood trauma from his father beating him. As a way to cope with the beatings, his loving mother took him to church every week where Tyler would find solace in prayer. His upbringing would inspire him to create strong female characters that are based on his mother and sisters who also had to endure much pain.

When Tyler was in his 20s he just happened to watch an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show and in that particular episode it dealt with writing and how therapeutic the process of coming up with storylines and characters can be. This inspired Tyler to write his very first play. For the first couple of years the play, which he titled I Know I’ve Been Changed, met with negative reviews. Rather than give up completely he continued to rewrite scenes until finally it started to see some success. Since then, Tyler Perry has gone on to write, direct and perform in some very high grossing films.

In 2006, Tyler created the Madea character in the movie Madea’s Family Reunion. Since then the Madea franchise has gone on to receive seven sequels, one being an animated movie. Tyler has also created six shows which he occasionally makes appearances in: Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Meet the Browns, Love Thy Neighbor, The Haves and the Have Nots, For Better or Worse and If Loving You Is Wrong.

Outside of his own productions he has appeared in some other successful movies, namely: Star Trek (2009), Precious and Alex Cross. His next big-screen appearance will happen later this year alongside Megan Fox and Stephen Amell in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

And that’s a wrap up for the list of the richest African-American actors. Going through the list there isn’t really any surprises, as all of these gentlemen have earned their spot in the limelight. Many of these actors have gone on to inspire other people to get into the acting business which is all any great actor can do.

Did your favorite actor make it on the list? Let me know in the comments below.

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