Tim Allen | Actor and Film Producer | $100 Million

Tim Allen is an iconic figure when it comes to comedy, laughing all the way to the bank with credit to his ability to tickle the audience’s funny bones. Before he started appearing on TV, he made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian. Allen took these skills when he began working as an actor, landing noteworthy roles in shows such as Last Man Standing and Home Improvement. In 1994, Tim Allen played Santa Claus in Disney’s “Santa Clause,” which was the highest-grossing film of the year.

In fact, he used to earn $1.25 million per episode of Home Improvement during its peak. It may have been years since, but this remains the fifth-highest salary ever given to a television actor. Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing earns up to $235,000 per episode. Tim Allen also earns handsome revenue from brand endorsements and advertising. In 2010, he began advertising for Chevrolet Cruze.