Steven Spielberg | Filmmaker | $3.7 Billion

Spielberg’s total box office gross exceeded $10 billion to $10,009 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The new film, which currently grosses $114 million at the box office, is the 17th film to date to be a big success after ET Alien, Jurassic Park and 4. That makes him the only director in history to make the $10 billion box office. The filmmaker is one of the biggest names in the industry, world-renowned for his masterpieces.

Steven Spielberg’s career has spanned over four decades. He has delivered cult classics such as Indiana Jones, Jaws, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Despite his staggering net worth, the filmmaker often opts for a low upfront salary—but takes backend points when it comes to the gross revenue instead. A genius investment planning strategy? We think so as well. Together with his wife Kate, they own about $200-million worth of real estate properties. This includes a beachfront property in Malibu that covers 1.4 acres of land.