According to Forbes, the 12 highest-paid actors in the world earned an astounding $488.5 million collectively between June 2016 and June 2017 before management fees and taxes. Not surprisingly, these movie stars can be found starring in some of the biggest blockbuster films of all time.
These are the 12 highest-paid actors in the world:
1. Mark Wahlberg, $68 million
2. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, $65 million
3. Vin Diesel, $54.5 million
4. Adam Sandler, $50.5 million
5. Jackie Chan, $49 million
6. Robert Downey Jr., $48 million
7. Tom Cruise, $43 million
8. Shah Rukh Khan, $38 million
9. Salman Khan, $37 million
10. Akshay Kumar, $35.5 million
11. Chris Hemsworth, $31.5 million
12. Tom Hanks, $31 million
Forbes just released their annual Highest-Paid Actors list and there’s no surprise that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is number one. The man works his butt off, never saying no to a role, and it pays off. Literally. He brought in $64.5 million last year, but he’s not the only actor making bank. Forbes compiled a list of the 12 highest-paid actors in the world and you might be surprised who ranks where.
Here are the top 12 highest-paid actors in the world:
1) Dwayne Johnson ($64.5 million)
2) Chris Hemsworth ($31.5 million)
3) Robert Downey Jr. ($66 million)
4) Akshay Kumar ($40.5 million)
5) Jackie Chan ($40 million)
6) Bradley Cooper ($57 million)
7) Adam Sandler ($39.5 million)
8 ) Chris Evans ($34 million)
9) Paul Rudd ($41 million)
10 ) Will Smith ($35 million)
11 ) Mark Ruffalo ($30 million )
12 ) Scarlett Johansson $56 million
In a world where being an actor is not just about being talented but also about being popular. If you are not well known, you might as well be no good.
Here are the most Highest-Paid Actors in the World:
1. Mark Wahlberg ($68 million)
2. Dwayne Johnson ($65 million)
3. Vin Diesel ($54.5 million)
4. Adam Sandler ($50.5 million)
5. Jackie Chan ($49 million)
6. Robert Downey Jr. ($48 million)
7. Tom Cruise ($43 million)
8. Shah Rukh Khan ($38 million)
9. Salman Khan ($37 million)
10. Akshay Kumar ($35.5 million)
Hollywood actors are some of the most famous people in the world.
Some are praised for their acting abilities, others for their good looks, but all have bank accounts to brag about.
Here are the 12 highest-paid actors in the world (Forbes 2017 list)
A number of actors are on the Forbes list of highest-paid celebrities this year. The list, which was released earlier this week, ranks the world’s highest-paid actors and actresses, and a few are also among the top 100 highest-paid celebrities.
Brad Pitt came in at No. 5 on the list of actors with $31.5 million in pretax earnings. The majority of his income came from films like “World War Z,” “The Counselor” and “12 Years a Slave.” Robert Downey Jr. is ranked No. 1 with $75 million in earnings for films like “Iron Man 3” and “The Judge.”
Forbes compiles its lists by talking to agents, producers, lawyers and other industry insiders to estimate income from entertainment-related activities between June 2013 and June 2014. Management fees and other expenses are then deducted to estimate earnings before taxes. Forbes does not deduct for things like Agent fees or the other costs of being a celebrity.
Here are the 12 highest-paid actors in the world this year:
Dwayne Johnson’s turn as a fast-talking demigod in the summer hit Hercules helped him to the top of Forbes’ list of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.
With $52 million in earnings over 12 months, Johnson replaced Robert Downey Jr., who had been the highest paid for three years straight. The ranking is compiled through interviews with managers, producers and agents and takes into account salaries, bonuses and endorsements.
“I’m completely humbled by this,” Johnson told Forbes. “I still feel like I have a lot to prove.”
Here are the top 10 highest paid actors:
1. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson $52 million
2. Robert Downey Jr. $50 million
3. Vin Diesel $47 million
4. Bradley Cooper $46 million
5. Leonardo DiCaprio $39 million
6. Chris Hemsworth $37 million
7. Liam Neeson $36 million
8. Ben Affleck $35 million
9. Will Smith $32 million
10. Christian Bale $35 million
Dwayne Johnson topped Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid actors with $64.5 million in earnings. Johnson is the first actor to top The World’s Highest-Paid ActorsIn 2017, Johnson was second on the list with $65 million; he earned $87.5 million in 2016, thanks largely to starring roles in “Central Intelligence” and “Baywatch.” He was also top earner in 2013 with $46 million and again in 2012 with $52 million.
Johnson’s pro wrestling days are behind him, but he continues to rake in millions from his WWE days thanks to his royalty deal from the company’s signature Rock merchandise line.
“The Fate of the Furious,” the eighth installment in Universal Pictures’ successful Fast and Furious franchise, grossed more than $1 billion at the box office this year. Johnson has starred as Special Agent Luke Hobbs since 2011’s “Fast Five.”
Johnson is also a producer, co-founder of fitness apparel line Project Rock (he owns a stake), and owner of the production company Seven Bucks Productions. His tequila brand Teremana launches early next year.
The Rock remains one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars with upcoming films that include Disney’s live-action remake
