Hollywood has produced some of the finest talent in the world and it is no wonder that the film business is such a lucrative industry. With many box office hits bringing in millions of dollars, many of Hollywood’s leading men have found themselves on the list of the highest paid actors in the world. Here are just five of the most bankable actors of 2017 :
5- Johnny Depp
Coming in at number 5, Depp has an estimated net worth of $48 million, an amount he so greatly deserves with the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Despite never ending personal drama, “Captain Sparrow” still manages to bring in top bucks with each project he does and he has cemented his status as one of film’s elite.
4- Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has quite the collection of gold in his case that includes 3 Golden Globes. Famous for his role in Mission Impossible, he is one of Hollywood’s best actors and he deserves his spot as the fourth highest paid actor, with an annual salary of $53 million.
3- Matt Damon
From Jason Bourne to the Martian, Matt Damon has managed to keep a good record of successful movies for a career spanning decades. Notoriously private, Damon keeps a low profile but certainly not low, is his annual salary of $55 million, which places him in third position as one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood.
2- Jackie Chan
With $61 million in total earnings this year, Jackie Chan sits in second position, which is very impressive for the world renowned action star. From Rush Hour to Shanghai Knight, he has built himself a big and loyal fan base all around the globe. In addition to acting, he has other ventures that keep him well paid and these include a successful line of clothing.
1- Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is quite the versatile character, transitioning successfully from pro-wrestling to acting. Though not the best technical actor, there is no denying his strong work ethic and he has built quite the reputation as an all-round humble and funny guy. His latest films include Central Intelligence and the Fate of the Furious and he is the front man for one of TV’s biggest shows, Ballers. Of course, his first love is still wrestling and he is no stranger to the squared circle. All of this success has earned him the coveted top spot as the highest paid actor of 2017, with a total earnings of $64.5 million…quite impressive indeed.
