Robin Williams | $50 Million

Robin Williams rose through stand-up comedy ranks, landing a guest role as an alien in Happy Days. That role rocketed him to prominence in ways he never dreamed, allowing him to demonstrate his immense range and talent as a performer. He also acquired a surprising amount of cash throughout his successful and widely acclaimed career.

Williams became a hot Hollywood commodity after Mork and Mindy, and he was able to depart from sketch comedy completely. Instead, he focused on making hit movies, beginning with Popeye, based on the popular cartoon character of the same name. A trail of film credits followed, including Good Morning, Vietnam, Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Jumanji. Williams’ value skyrocketed after he won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting in 1997, making him one of the most well-known celebrities in film at the moment. His films grossed $5.1 billion globally after decades of making audiences laugh and cry in Hollywood.