Veteran Chinese actor Jackie Chan, 61, comes in second with earnings of $50 million in the past year, thanks to films such as Dragon Blade, as well as merchandise.
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LOS ANGELES “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. was named the world’s top-earning actor on Tuesday by Forbes, taking first place on an inventory that featured main males from Bollywood in addition to Hollywood for the primary time.
The only British actor to make the list was James Bond star Daniel Craig, who came in at number 15 with earnings of $27 million, putting him in joint position with Thor actor Chris Hemsworth. This is the third year in a row that Downey gets paid big, the actor was also the highest-paid in 2013 and 2014.
That stated, there’s, annoyingly, a Mrs. Robert Downey Jr. getting in the best way of those that could be impressed to do some, oh, let’s name it Financially Strategic Courting. As well as reprising the role of Ethan Hunt, Cruise is also serving as producer on the film, which will help his bottom line.
The top ten includes Hollywood’s heavy hitters Bradley Cooper (even though he was in the widely panned film Aloha) who runs a production company with Hangover director Todd Phillips.
The funnyman, who has enjoyed huge success at the U.S. box office over the years, took home $41 million this year. Salman Khan – £21.5 million ($33.5 million) 9.
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And then there’s Liam Neeson ($19.5 million), who’s been flying solo since the 2009 death of his beloved wife of 15 years, Natasha Richardson. Adam Sandler, 48, tied for fifth place with Tom Cruise, 53, for each making $40 million salaries. Mark Wahlberg – US$32 million 11. Leonardo DiCaprio – US$29 million 13. Dwayne Johnson – US$31.5 million 12. Will Smith – US$26 million 20.
