They're some of the world’s most lauded and famous people - 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 - particularly, as has become common, they have their own film production company.
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), comedian Jerry Seinfeld ($900 million), and music svengali Simon Cowell ($600 million) do not appear.
With that being said, here are the top 21 richest actors in the world in 2026, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
17. Keanu Reeves
Canadian actor Keanu Reeves was named as the fourth greatest actor of the 21st century by The New York Times and is known as one of the few real gentlemen in Hollywood. His lead roles in blockbuster franchaises like Bill & Ted, The Matrix, John Wick and Speed have led to him having a net worth of around $380 million. | Getty Images for Paramount Pictu
18. Clint Eastwood
A two time double Oscar winner - awarded best director and best film for both 'Unforgiven' and 'Million Dollar Baby' - Clint Eastwood has proven he is equally talented behind and in front of the camera. He moved into directing after starring in a string of huge films, including a number of Westerns and the 'Dirty Harry' series. He's worth an estimated $375 million. | Getty Images
19. Michael Douglas
He may be 80, but Michael Douglas is still starring in huge films - most recently in the Marvel Antman series of films. He has a bulging trophy cabinet including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. His bank balance is also pretty healthy - he's worth around $350 million. | Getty Images
20. Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has made one fortune from films and a second, bigger, one out of business interests in everything from gin to Wrexham Football Club. It's seen him earn an estimated £350 million. | Getty Images for Fast Company