Actors these days seem
to be paid exorbitant amounts for the movies they sign up for, with the one
billion mark not all too far away. Here's a look at some of the highest paid
actors of the industry, and some of their highest-grossing movies.
The entertainment
business is a lucrative industry. Actors from all walks of life have showcased
their skills and have been rewarded generously. Rags-to-riches stories have
become a cliché today, and actors over time have cashed in on millions through
their careers.
Movies today, have transitioned into a billion dollar industry. 3-D movies seem to be the order of the day with astonishing budgets and production costs. Avatar raked in an astounding $2,800,000,000; (that's 2.8 billion in case your counting!) worldwide. Movies go big and the actors get paid magnificently. A glance at some handsomely paid actors through time.
Movies today, have transitioned into a billion dollar industry. 3-D movies seem to be the order of the day with astonishing budgets and production costs. Avatar raked in an astounding $2,800,000,000; (that's 2.8 billion in case your counting!) worldwide. Movies go big and the actors get paid magnificently. A glance at some handsomely paid actors through time.
Johnny Depp
Born - 9th June 1963 Net Worth - $350 Average Gross per Film - $76.3 Memorable Role - Edward Scissorhands Highest-Grossing Film - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Number of Films - 39Johnny Depp is an actor par excellence. Apart from being one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood, he also happens to be a great producer, director, screenwriter and musician. He made his mark in the entertainment industry, with his role in the television series 21 Jump Street. He then went on to be instrumental in the box office success of films like, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series. He won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in the film, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Born - 9th June 1963 Net Worth - $350 Average Gross per Film - $76.3 Memorable Role - Edward Scissorhands Highest-Grossing Film - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Number of Films - 39Johnny Depp is an actor par excellence. Apart from being one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood, he also happens to be a great producer, director, screenwriter and musician. He made his mark in the entertainment industry, with his role in the television series 21 Jump Street. He then went on to be instrumental in the box office success of films like, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series. He won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in the film, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Tom Hanks
Born - 9th July 1956 Net Worth - $350 Average Gross per Film - $103.7 Memorable Role - Forest Gump Highest-Grossing Film - Toy Story 3 Number of Films - 39Tom Hanks is probably one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. He has to his credit some of the most memorable roles ever, including the ones in Apollo 13, Big, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, Catch Me If You Can, to name a few. This versatile actor can handle both the serious roles, and the lighter ones with relative ease. He has a keen eye for production and direction as well. There are simple yet strong undertones to the characters he plays in movies. He won the Golden Globe, and Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Philadelphia, and for a second time for his performance in the movie Forest Gump. At age 45, he also became the youngest recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002.
Adam Sandler
Born - 9th September 1966 Net Worth - $300 Average Gross per Film - $79.8 Memorable Role - The Waterboy Highest-Grossing Film - Big Daddy Number of Films - 26An extremely talented actor, Adam Sandler is amongst the best comedians in Hollywood today. A lot of his movies have grossed over $100 million at the box office, which is quite an achievement for a comedy actor. Some of his best roles include the ones in the movies Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy and Mr. Deeds. He now has his own production company, which has produced quite a few box office hits. He is also a good screenwriter and musician.
Born - 9th September 1966 Net Worth - $300 Average Gross per Film - $79.8 Memorable Role - The Waterboy Highest-Grossing Film - Big Daddy Number of Films - 26An extremely talented actor, Adam Sandler is amongst the best comedians in Hollywood today. A lot of his movies have grossed over $100 million at the box office, which is quite an achievement for a comedy actor. Some of his best roles include the ones in the movies Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy and Mr. Deeds. He now has his own production company, which has produced quite a few box office hits. He is also a good screenwriter and musician.
Tom Cruise
Born - 3rd July 1962 Net Worth - $270 Average Gross per Film - $97.2 Memorable Role - Top Gun Highest-Grossing Film - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Number of Films - 32The highest-paid actor in Hollywood (as of 2012), Tom Cruise has over the years become the face of Hollywood. Few people would ever believe that he was dyslexic for a major part of his life. He has starred in some of the biggest hits at the box office, such as Top Gun, Rain Man, the Mission Impossible series, Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, and Jerry Maguire -- which saw him being nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards. His generous and compassionate nature makes him one of the most-liked celebrities of Hollywood
Born - 3rd July 1962 Net Worth - $270 Average Gross per Film - $97.2 Memorable Role - Top Gun Highest-Grossing Film - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Number of Films - 32The highest-paid actor in Hollywood (as of 2012), Tom Cruise has over the years become the face of Hollywood. Few people would ever believe that he was dyslexic for a major part of his life. He has starred in some of the biggest hits at the box office, such as Top Gun, Rain Man, the Mission Impossible series, Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, and Jerry Maguire -- which saw him being nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards. His generous and compassionate nature makes him one of the most-liked celebrities of Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio
Born - 11th November 1974 Net Worth - $200 Average Gross per Film - $91.0 Memorable Role - The Aviator Highest-Grossing Film - Titanic Number of Films - 21Leonardo DiCaprio is best remembered for playing the role of Jack, in arguably one of the greatest movies of all time - Titanic. An extremely versatile and gifted actor, Leonardo went on to star in many Hollywood blockbusters, like The Aviator, Catch Me If You Can, Inception, Gangs of New York, The Departed, Blood Diamond, and Shutter Island. Apart from being a fantastic actor, he is a producer, and is also an active environmentalist. He has been nominated for the Academy Awards, and won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in the movie The Aviator.
Born - 11th November 1974 Net Worth - $200 Average Gross per Film - $91.0 Memorable Role - The Aviator Highest-Grossing Film - Titanic Number of Films - 21Leonardo DiCaprio is best remembered for playing the role of Jack, in arguably one of the greatest movies of all time - Titanic. An extremely versatile and gifted actor, Leonardo went on to star in many Hollywood blockbusters, like The Aviator, Catch Me If You Can, Inception, Gangs of New York, The Departed, Blood Diamond, and Shutter Island. Apart from being a fantastic actor, he is a producer, and is also an active environmentalist. He has been nominated for the Academy Awards, and won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in the movie The Aviator.
