Robin Williams | Actor | $50 Million

We might remember him best as a genius when it comes to comedy, but Robin Williams was also an incredibly gifted drama actor. His performances in The Fisher King and Good Will Hunting helped cement his versatility. Of course, nothing will top his performances in Jumanji and Mrs. Doubtfire! He was one of the industry’s top earners, with a total worldwide gross of $6 billion. Williams made quite a fortune for himself as well, ensuring that his children will never need student loans.

In fact, his paycheck for Bicentennial Man was $20 million—one of the highest ever paid to an actor. Sadly, Robin Williams died of apparent suicide at his home in Tiburon, California, on August 11, 2014. He is said to have struggled with severe depression. Robin Williams, who has been married three times, was reported to have paid more than $30 million in divorce settlements to his former two wives.