As the showbiz industry continues to lure audiences across the globe with its glitz and glamour, we are enthralled not only by the splendour of these high-budget movies, but also intrigued by the performances and skills of the actors. With every new movie releasing worldwide, the box-office registers a new record and sets precedent for the upcoming movies. As movies make it big, so does the starcast. We present you ten famous actors from around the world that have bagged millions and even billions for their commendable roles in popular movies.
1. Dwayne Johnson – The Rock makes his way to the top grossing actors list, and has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Fast and Furious 6 made its way to the top of the box office and grossed $786 million. Johnson is also well known for his roles in Pain and Gain and G.I. Joe.
2. Robert Downey Jr.
Downey Jr. topped the list for his successful Iron Man 1 and 2, which was a blockbuster for 2013. He has a net worth of $1.2 billion, and made his debut at the age of five, in the film Pound.
3. Steve Carell
Funny man, Carell snags third place in the rich list, and has a net worth of $964 million. His role in, The Office was a hit TV series which showcased his talent as a comedian in the early 2000. Carell’s role in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Evan Almighty, and Crazy, Stupid, Love exemplify his talent to make audience laugh movie after movie.
4. Vin Diesel
Starring in The Fast and the Furious, Diesel plays Dominic Toretto who lives off of the thrill for racing. The Fast and Furious franchise reeled in $789 million making it one of the most popular action drama films. Diesel’s net worth is a whopping $887 million.
5. Sandra Bullock
After her film, Gravity, the movie snagged 7 Oscar’s. Bullock’s net worth is $862 million, making her one of the richest women in Hollywood.
6. Paul Walker
Alongside his partner in crime, Vin Diesel, in the Fast and the Furious series, the late Walker made the biggest hit of his career, Fast and the Furious 6, and has a net worth of $789 million.
7. Shah Rukh Khan
King Khan snags the first place as the richest actor in Bollywood with a net worth of $600 million. Khan has acted in over 75 Hindi films that have grossed around $18 million, making Khan one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, and on the globe.
8. Keanu Reeves
Reeves, musician turned actor has a net worth of $350 million. With the success of The Matrix trilogy under his belt, Reeves sci-fi films have made him the best actor in this category.
9. Johnny Depp
Beginning his career in the 80s with his critically acclaimed Edward Scissorhands, Depp’s net worth is $350 million. Pirates of the Caribbean took the Box Office by a storm, and made it a popular must see family movie.
10. Tom Hanks
Actor, screenwriter, producer, and director made his debut in the early 80s with his film Splash. Hanks’ net worth is valued at $350 million and he has two consecutive Academy Awards for best actor for the films Forest Gump and Philadelphia.
