EDDIE MURPHY – $200 MILLION

Eddie Murphy is one of the funniest men in the Hollywood comedy scene, and I’m pretty sure all of us have seen a film by him at some point in our lives. He started gaining attention in the late ’80s and would go on to star in multiple high-grossing films. To date, Eddie holds the distinction of being one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors, earning an estimated $20 million per movie. His films have also earned a combined value of $6.7 billion at the worldwide box office.

This surely puts Eddie high up on the list of most successful comedians/actors in Hollywood. With the help of some very talented financial advisors, Eddie was able to grow his fortune and net worth to a whopping $200 million. Aside from being one of the Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, Eddie Murphy also gives back to charities that support cancer, education, and creative arts.