The richest actor in the world right now dons many hats — director, writer and producer. He owns 100 per cent of the content he’s ever created, and is deemed a billionaire according to Forbes. Scroll down to find out who it is. Hint: It’s not Shah Rukh Khan, Robert Downey Jr or Tom Cruise.
Who is the richest actor in the world and what is his net worth?
The richest actor in the world in 2024 is Tyler Perry. According to Forbes, his colossal net worth as of 30 Jult, 2024, is $1.4 billion (approximately Rs 11,721 crore). He is best known for creating and portraying Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons in the successful Madea franchise.
Tyler Perry’s billion-dollar empire breakdown
Given how Tyler Perry has complete ownership of all the content he’s created, the actor-filmmaker’s major source of income stems from his extensive filmography of TV shows and films, dating back to the 1990s. Perry has earned $320 million (approximately Rs 2,679 crore) from the same, according to Forbes. The report further reveals that the actor has $300 million (approximately Rs 2,511 crore) in “cash and investments” and $40 million (approximately Rs 334 crore) in “homes and toys.”
Back in 2015, Perry purchased a 330-acre land in Atlanta, Georgia, which he converted into Tyler Perry Studios. The playwright reportedly earns $280 million (approximately Rs 2,344 crore) from the studio, which opened its doors in 2019, Los Angeles Times reports. A 25 per cent stake in BET+, a streaming service, further contributes $60 million (approximately Rs 502 crore) to his overall wealth as a billionaire.
Other richest actors in the world
Jerry Seinfeld is just 0.3 billion short of being the richest actor in the world. According to Forbes, the actor-comedian has a net worth of $1.1 billion (approximately Rs 9,209 crore). Shah Rukh Khan is not only the richest actor in India, but is also one of the richest actors in the world. According to Times of India, Khan’s net worth stands at $760 million (approximately Rs 6,300 crore).
Tom Cruise — who was seen attending the Paris 2024 Olympics — is also on this list, with an estimated net worth of $600 million (approximately Rs 5,023 crore), according to Celebrity Net Worth. Robert Downey Jr, who is returning to the MCU alongside the Russo Brothers as — drumroll — Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday (or Avengers 5), is also one of the richest actors in the world. His net worth stands at $300 million (approximately Rs 2,511 crore). According to Variety, the (former) Iron Man will soon be adding additional millions to his wealth, thanks to a massive paycheck for his Marvel return.
