They're some of the world’s most lauded and famous people - and the leading lights of the acting world can command millions of dollars to sign up to star in the latest blockbuster movie.
Add in enormous bonuses for box office success, advertising deals and shrewd investments, and actors can become extremely wealthy - particularly, as has become common, they have their own film production company.
We've taken a look at those who have banked the most bucks out of the film businesses.
For the purposes of this list we've chosen people who are predominantly known for being actors, rather than those who have a sideline in acting - meaning the likes of chat show host Oprah Winfrey ($3.5 billion), comedian Jerry Seinfeld ($900 million), and music svengali Simon Cowell ($600 million) do not appear.
With that being said, here are the top 21 richest actors in the world in 2026, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. George Clooney
Completing the top five richest actors, with around $500 million to his name, is George Clooney. First finding fame in television series ER, he's appeared in countless cinema blockbusters as well as turning his hand to directing - most recently with last year's The Boys in the Boat. | Getty Images
6. Robert De Niro
Arguably the most talented actor of his generation, Robert De Niro has bagged two Oscars for his roles in Raging Bull and The Godfather Part II. He's also managed to profit from his acting skills - with a fortune estimated at $500 million. | Getty Images
7. Mel Gibson
He may have courted controversy over the latter part of his career, but Mel Gibson's roles in the likes of Braveheart, Mad Max, Lethal Weapon and Ransom (along with some shrewd investing) have earned him an estimated $425 million. | Getty Images
8. Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is one of nine stars estimated to be worth around $400 million. The double Oscar winner (Best Supporting Winner for Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood and Best Picture for producing 12 Years A Slave) looks equally comfortable acting in blockbusters and arthouse films. | Getty Images