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.
9. Jack Nicholson
He may have retired, but 86-year-old Jack Nicholson doesn't exactly need to work - roles in films from Batman (where his role as The Joker earned him a record pay cheque) to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest have earned him countless awards along with a fortune of around $400 million. | Getty Images
10. Jackie Chan
Hong Kong kung-fu master Jackie Chan is another member of the $400 million club thanks to a string of money-spinning martial arts movies. He remains one of the most iconic figures in international cinema. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo has made a fair bit of cash from her pop career, but we reckon she's just as well known for her film roles such as Out of Sight. Indeed her latest album This is Me...Now comes with its own movie - This is Me...Now: A Love Story. Her dual talents have earned her in the region of $400 million. | Getty Images for The Recording A
12. Mark Wahlberg
First making a splash in the 1990s music industry under his rap name Marky Mark, Mark Wahlberg has become one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, with around $400 million to show for it. His biggest blockbuster hits include Planet of the Apes, Three Kings, The Departed, and Boogie Nights. | Getty Images