These are the richest actors in the world, and you will be surprised that Tom Cruise is not in the first places

There are actors in Hollywood who have managed to amass a large fortune thanks to their talent on the big screen. These performers were able to use their fame and skills to get lucrative contracts and participate in successful projects that allowed them to accumulate a large amount of money in their careers.

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The world of statistics, a global analytics company, revealed on X (formerly Twitter) a list of the eight richest actors in the world. Although many might think that the ranking will be led by American actors Tom Cruise or even Robert De Niro, surprisingly one comedy actor is on the first place.

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Top richest actors

1. Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld, the lead actor of the successful series that bears his name, has amassed an impressive fortune.

On their social media accounts, the World Of Statistics account put the figure at more than $1 billion at the start of the year, however, the net worth is $950 million, according to the latest Celebrity Net Worth update.

His comedic talent and ability to connect with audiences allowed him to achieve success on television and generate significant income during the best years of his career.

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In addition to working on the series, Jerry also tried his hand at other projects such as producing live comedies and shows, which further contributed to his wealth.

2. Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry remains in second place on the list. The actor didn’t make his fortune, which is currently estimated at $800 million, just as an actor. His multifaceted talent enabled him to achieve great success in various fields.

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, his work as a screenwriter, playwright, film producer, television producer, film director, theater director, television director, and even a singer-songwriter has contributed to a significant increase in his wealth.

3. Dwayne Johnson “The Rock”

Better known as “The Rock,” Dwayne Johnson knows how to use both his impressive physique and his talent to pick the highest-grossing productions to increase his fortune, which according to Celebrity Net Worth is $800 million.

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In addition, his ability to choose action and adventure projects, such as the sequels of “Jumanji”, “Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw” or “Hercules”, were key to his financial success. This has led him to be considered one of the highest paid actors in cinema.

4. Shah Rukh Khan

The fourth place on the list is occupied by the actor Shah Rukh Khan who has a successful career in Bollywood, Indian Hollywood.

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Thanks to the variety of characters he played, in the 80 films he participated in, he amassed a net worth of an impressive $600 million, notes the aforementioned portal specializing in celebrity finances.

5. Tom Cruise

The eternal “Maverick” star has a net worth of $600 million, making him one of the richest actors in Hollywood.

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During his successful career, Cruise starred in numerous hit movies and earned a lot of money. In addition, Tom is an iconic figure on the big screen, both because of his talent, movie hits, and because of his financial wealth.

6. George Clooney

The one who was Hollywood’s most desirable bachelor until a few years ago, George Clooney, has a whopping net worth of $500 million.

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In addition to a successful acting career, Clooney successfully tried his hand at producing and directing films such as “Good Night and Good Luck,” “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and “Midnight Sky,” which contributed to an increase in his earnings.

7. Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro stands out as the seventh highest-grossing actor thanks to his outstanding work in the film industry. His assets are estimated at 500 million dollars, which is not an insignificant figure.

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The actor who made his film debut in 1963 in Brian De Palma’s “The Wedding Party” continues to captivate generations with his incredible versatility on screen.

His memorable performances in films such as “Taxi Driver” and “The Godfather Part II” have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, which of course translates into more income.

8. Jackie Chan

Who would have imagined that Jackie Chan’s famous martial arts would position him as the eighth richest actor in the world, with a fortune estimated at $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

At the beginning of the year, the World of Statistics company placed him in the middle of Cruise and De Niro with $520 million, but an updated figure from a site specializing in celebrity wealth puts him at the bottom of the list with a figure not negligible.

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During his prolific film career, the Chinese-born actor starred in numerous action and comedy films that were hits around the world.

His charisma, skills and dedication to work have made him one of the most influential actors in cinema. (AND)