They're amongst the most lauded and famous people on the planet - and the leading lights of the acting world can command millions of dollars to sign up to star in the latest blockbuster movie.
Add in enormous bonuses for box office success, advertising deals and shrewd investments, and actors can become extremely wealthy.
We've taken a look at those who have banked the most bucks out of the film businesses.
For the purposes of this list we've chosen people who are predominantly known for being actors, rather than those who have a sideline in acting - meaning the likes of chat show host Oprah Winfrey ($3.5 billion), former child actor Brock Pierce ($2 billion), and music svengali Simon Cowell ($600 million) do not appear.
With that being said, here are the top 17 richest actors in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger
With an incredible career that has spanned body building, acting and politics, Arnold Schwarzenegger's success at everything he turns his hand to has led to him amassing an estimated fortune of $450 million. | Getty Images for Fane
6. Mel Gibson
He may have courted controversy over the latter part of his career, but Mel Gibson's roles in the likes of Braveheart, Mad Max, Lethal Weapon and Ransom (along with some shrewd investing) have earned him an estimated $425 million. | Getty Images
7. Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is one of seven stars estimated to be worth around $400 million. The double Oscar winner (Best Supporting Winner for Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood and Best Picture for producing 12 Years A Slave) looks equally comfortable acting in blockbusters and arthouse films. | Getty Images for DAOU Family Est
8. Jack Nicholson
He may have retired, but 86-year-old Jack Nicholson doesn't exactly need to work - roles in films from Batoman to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest have earned him countless awards along with a fortune of around $400 million. | Getty Images