Like the world’s richest actors and businessmen, comedians earn big money from their work today. There aren’t as many famous comedians as there used to be. As a result of the unexpected growth of the comedy industry, many stars have emerged in recent years, including Kelvin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, and Rowan Atkinson. Today we’ll look at 10 of the richest comedians, and some of the wealthiest comedians, who have reached fame not just because they can find humor in the mundane, but also because they’ve earned a lot of money along the way.
The popularity of streaming services has increased individual willingness to pay for high-quality content. The 50 richest comedians in the world should be known to you because they earn significantly more money. Today, comedians are among the highest paid artists in the world.
01. Jerry Seinfeld
Net worth: $ 950+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 29, 1954
Occupation: Film director, producer/ screenwriter, voice actor
Education: University of New York at Osweg, Queens College, City University of New York
Spouse: Jessica Seinfeld
Children: 3
Considering that Netflix paid US$500 million to buy Seinfeld, one of the most profitable shows out there, it is not surprising the show’s creator, Jerry Seinfeld, is ranked first on the list of richest comedians in the world.
A Brooklyn, New York native, Jerry Seinfeld was born to Betty and Kalman Seinfeld. While a college student, he participated in some minor performances in productions before discovering a passion for stand-up comedy. Then, after completing college, he attended a New York amateur night try-out.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1962 marked the beginning of Jerry’s lucrative career. He continued performing in Catskill Mountain resorts and neighborhood bars until 1976, when an HBO special featuring Rodney Dangerfield helped to launch his career.
It is estimated that the comedian can make up to $50 million every year, especially if he is on the road as a stand-up comedian. It is estimated that the 68-year-old’s Hamptons home is worth between $70 million and $100 million and that he spent $50 million on his automobile collection.
02. Larry David
Net worth: $ 800 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: July 2, 1947
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor,
Education: University of Maryland, Collage of Arts and Humanities
Spouse: Ashley Underwood, Laurie David
Children: 2
It is estimated that Lawrence Gene “Larry” David is worth $800 million as a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His work as a comedian began after he left the army. David also worked as a TV repairman and limo driver. NBC’s Fridays program hired him in 1980 as a writer. In 1980, he co-created his first show, which was one of the most successful shows in history, which inspired him to pursue even bigger and bigger goals.
Aside from writing and executive producing Seinfeld, his most well-known work is Curb Your Enthusiasm. He was named among the world’s wealthiest comedians by Forbes magazine.
In view of the many accolades Larry has earned throughout his distinguished career, any guy would be proud of his accomplishments. Among the richest comedians in the world, this icon has been nominated for three Golden Globes and over 26 Primetime Emmys.
03. Matt Stone
Net worth: $ 700 Million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: May 26, 1971
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, TV Producer, tv director
Education: University of Colorado Boulder, Heritage High School
Spouse: Angela Howard
Children: 2
While many of the others on this list are comedians, Matt Stone is primarily a producer, writer, and voice artist. The show he created in 1997 called South Park has given him a net worth of 700 million dollars. Initially, only a few people knew about the show, but it eventually became a worldwide phenomenon. With Trey Parker as his partner, he created this political and social satirical cartoon. The show’s characters are mostly voiced by him.
His other credits include roles in Dr. Strange, BASEketball, Team America: World Police, and Orgazmo. Later, he collaborated on the lyrics to the 2011 Tony-winning musical, ‘The Book of Mormon’ with his co-star Trey Parker.
04. Matt Groening
Net worth: $ 600 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: February 15, 1954
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, author
Education: The Evergreen State Collage, Lincoln High school
Spouse: Agustina Picasso, Deborah Caplan
Children: 7
You must be familiar with the Simpsons. The show has run successfully for 29 seasons with 600 episodes, and few people in this generation are unaware of it. Most people in this generation are fans or viewers. The show is created by Matt Groening, who has been the brain behind it since 1989. It is clear that this particular production of his greatly influences his current net worth as one of the wealthiest comedians.
Aside from this, he also created several other television shows, including ‘The Tracey Ullman Show,’ which ran from 1987 to 1989. Another was ‘Futurama,’ which was shown between 1999 and 2003, then again between 2008 and 2013. Additionally, he wrote and produced Netflix’s ‘Disenchantment’ series, which premiered in 2018 and continues to air.
It was Groening’s creations that are most remembered because of his contribution. The British Comedy Award and more than 18 Primetime Emmy Awards have been won by Matt. Certainly, I have accomplished a lot in my life.
This is the reason why he is on the list of the richest comedians in the world: very few comedians have achieved his level of success.
05. Trey Parker
Net worth: $ 600 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: October 19, 1969
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, TV Producer, tv director
Education: University of Colorado Boulder, Berklee College of Music, Evergreen High School
Spouse: Boogie tillmon, Emma Sugiyma
Children: 1
A popular cartoon character created by him and Matt Stone, ‘South Park,’ is popular world-wide. A full-length film was made based on South Park because of its popularity. In 2011, he worked with Stone and Lopez on a theological satire called ‘The Book of Mormon,’ the text, lyrics, and music for which he wrote the script, lyrics, and music.
Early in his career, he created the sets for a community theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors as well as appeared in ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
He went on to study at Berklee College of Music after graduating from Evergreen High School. Comedy legends like him are among the world’s wealthiest.
It’s clear from Parker’s closet of prizes and awards that she is an incredibly creative and accomplished artist in many different genres. Using challenging and unconventional forms of art, he enjoys swimming against the current.
06. Ellen DeGeneres
Net worth: $ 500 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: January 26, 1958
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, TV Producer, tv director
Education: University of New Orleans
Spouse: Portia de Rossi
Children: no child
The name Ellen DeGeneres is synonymous with the world’s most famous female comedians. Aspiring female comedians look up to Ellen, and so the bar has been raised for them as well. Her TV show was the real turning point in DeGeneres’ career, even though she first gained attention in 1997. Ellen DeGeneres announced in September 2003 that her show would launch in 2021, making it the most popular talk show in the US until then.
As an actress, DeGeneres has enjoyed an incredible career since her debut in 1989’s Open House. Finding Dory is her second collaboration with the director, following her role as Dory in Finding Nemo.
They have sold and bought a number of high-profile residences since they got married in 2008, which has earned Portia de Rossi’s place among the world’s wealthiest comics.
07. Byron Allen
Net worth: $ 500 Million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 22, 1961
Occupation: Media Executive
Comedian
Education: University of Southern California, Fairfax High School
Spouse: Jennifer Lucas
Children: 3
In a recent interview, Byron Allen revealed that he was president of Entertainment Studios and All Medio Group (AMG). However, he enjoys operating covertly. He does have a good reputation with Hollywood, though.
NBC studios in Burbank, where his mother worked as a publicist, became Allen’s childhood playground when he was a small boy.
The young Allen would sneak into Johnny Carson’s studio and pretend to be the talk show host, sitting behind his desk during ‘The Tonight Show,’ when he had free rein over the sound stages.
Allen made his TV debut on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ at the age of 21, making him the youngest standup comedian to ever appear on the show.
Entertainment Studios was founded by Allen and his mother in 1993. It was Allen’s first operation of six 24-hour HD networks that made him history in 2009. Among the world’s richest comedians, he is one of the richest.
08. Adam Sandler
Net worth: $ 480+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: September 9, 1966
Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, singer, film producer
Education: New York University, Central High School,Tisch School Of The Arts
Spouse: Jackie Titone
Children: 2
Even though Sandler’s comedy is inconsistent, he remains a prominent actor-comedian in Hollywood as well as one of the world’s wealthiest. SNL brought him a lot of attention in the years following his debut.
Back in 2016, he secured a US$250 million Netflix deal for four movies. Almost all of his movies have been produced by Happy Madison Production since 1999. According to reports, his films have made over $4 billion worldwide.
Sandler has been successful at the box office in a number of movies, including The Wedding Singer, Uncut Gems, 50 First Dates, Click, and The Wedding Singer. All of these films contributed significantly to Sandler’s considerable earnings. His wealth also contributed to his ranking as the ninth highest paid actor in 2020. Over the past eight years, he has appeared four times consecutively since 2017.
09. Jay leno
Net worth: $ 450+ Million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 28, 1950
Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, singer, film producer
Education: Bentley University, Andover High School,Emerson College
Spouse: Mavis Nicholson
Children: N/A
A popular talk show in the country, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ran from 1992 until 2009.
The Jay Leno Show, a prime-time chat show, returned Jay to television right after he announced his retirement in 2009. As soon as he returned to hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ in 2014, Jimmy Fallon was chosen to replace him.
He is also an avid car collector aside from appearing on talk shows. His collection of cars rivals his success as a comedian, so you could say his fame is more extensive than his success as a comedian. In addition to owning vintage cars, motorcycles, and other uncommon automobiles, Leno has a reputation as the world’s wealthiest comedian.
10. Kevin Hart
Net worth: $ 450 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: July 6, 1979
Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, singer, film producer
Education: Temple University, Community College of Philadelphia,George Washington High School, Castlemont High School
Spouse: Torrei Hart, Eniko Parrish
Children: 4
Aside from being a successful Hollywood actor, Kevin Hart is also one of the highest-paid comedians. With his work in standup comedy, acting, and other fields, he has a net worth of $450 million. The comedian is among the world’s wealthiest. HartBeat, Hart’s production company, has a significant amount of the billions in his wealth. He also launched a line of NFTs to promote the show. A total of 10,000 distinct NFTs are expected to generate $650,000.
The Laff House in Philadelphia was the venue where he debuted with his first stand-up show, Lil Kev. Hart’s career started off with a lot of missed opportunities. Despite studying at the Philadelphia Community College, Hart decided to quit pursuing stand-up comedy. I’m a Grown Little Man was Hart’s first stand-up comedy tour, followed by Seriously Funny in 2010.
In addition to stand-up, Kevin Hart has also worked as an actor. One of his previous comedy tours earned him around $70 million. One of the reasons why he is considered one of the wealthiest comedians is that he earns around $20 million per project during his acting career.
11. Bill Cosby
Net worth: $400+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: July 12, 1937
Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, singer, film producer
Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Temple University
Spouse: Camille Cosby
Children: 5
Even though he may have been tarnished by recent controversy in 2018, Bill remains one of the world’s richest comedians. Even if there is any African American cultural pioneer, Bill should be mentioned. His work, The Bill Cosby Show, was among the most popular shows in the US between the mid-and late 1980s. That’s because it demonstrated how prosperous Black Americans lived in the U.S. At the time, he had an excellent reputation for illustrating this.
Cosby received a scholarship to Temple University when he was captain of his high school’s baseball and track teams; however, he chose comedy as a career after graduation. His first comedy albums were released in 1963 thanks to NBC’s The Tonight Show and his performances in Philadelphia. Before touring the country, he began playing stand-up around Philadelphia.
Bill Cosby had the honor of performing stand-up comedy for over 20 years before releasing his 1983 film, Bill Cosby: Himself. Cosby, who has garnered a great many acting credits throughout his career, is now considered to be one of the wealthiest comedians.
12. David Letterman
Net worth: $400 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 12, 1947
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, TV Producer, tv director
Education: Broad Ripple High School, Broad Ripple High School
Spouse: Regina Lasko
Children: 1
With more than 50 million viewers in syndication, Letterman’s popular late-night program has generated more than $50 million in revenue since 1982.
A student-run radio station at Ball State, WBST, hired Letterman in his early years as a newscaster and announcer. The sarcastic and sarcastic remarks he made about classical music led to his job termination after graduating from Ball State. Letterman’s programs received high criticism from critics because of their unpredictable antics and light humor.
A lavish and celebrity-studded farewell edition of Letterman aired on May 20, 2015, after Letterman announced his retirement in April 2014. It is said that he is one of the greatest comedians of all time and one of the richest comedians in the world.
13. Seth MacFarlane
Net worth: $330+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: October 26, 1973
Occupation: Comedian, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, TV Producer, tv director, animator, singer
Education: Kent School, Rhode Island School of Design
Spouse: N/A
Children: N/A
Known as a comedian, MacFarlane has a lot to offer. Besides playing the characters of Stan Smith, Stewie, Peter Griffin, and Ted in the acclaimed film series titled Ted, Seth Macfarlane has also played a number of popular cartoon characters, including some cartoon characters that have become well-known worldwide. One of the richest comedians on the planet has made him a famous comedian by virtue of his immense talent, which has made him more famous than his face.
Most of the projects he is involved in are not just created by him or executive produced by him; he also lends his voice to them. By using his comedic talents, he was able to present the 85th Academy Awards as well as guest host an episode of SNL as well as appear in numerous live-action movies.
With 350 episodes, Family Guy is continuously updated each year. MacFarlane has presented television specials as well as voice acting and has a successful career in voice acting as well. A result of all this success, he is among the wealthiest comedians in the world.
14. Johnny Carson
Net worth: $300+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: October 23, 1925
Died:January 23, 2005
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Musician, Talk show host, screenwriter
Education: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Millsaps College, SOAS University of London
Spouse: Jody Morrill Wolcot, Joanne Copeland,Joanna Holland, Alexis Maas
Children: 3
Since 1962, Carson has been hosting NBC’s Tonight Show, which created the late-night talk show format. He is known as the “king of late night.” In these 30 years, Carson has presented 6,714 episodes, interviewed hundreds of guests, and entertained millions of TV viewers and live audiences with his comedy.
NBC and himself both made millions of dollars from Carson’s warmth and sociable fashion. As a TV personality, he earned $4 million a year by the middle of the 1970s. This has contributed to the fact that he is regarded as one of the world’s richest comedians.
He started it on the radio rather than the television, which was one of his most notable accomplishments. As a result of his discharge from the Navy in World War II, he attained a degree in radio and speech from the University of Nebraska. In 1951, Carson moved to Los Angeles to pursue greater opportunities after growing a local following at a radio station in Omaha.
15. Dan Aykroyd
Net worth: $250+ million
Nationality: Canada
Born: July 1, 1952
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Musician, Talk show host, screenwriter
Education: Carleton University, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, St. Pius X High School, Ottawa, St. Patrick’s High School
Spouse: Donna Dixon
Children: 3
Due to his wide range of abilities, Dan has become one of the most well-known actors, entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, and writers. Although Dan Aykroyd has played a wide range of notable roles and performed in various productions, he is best known for his Saturday Night Live performance.
His performances in movies such as My Girl, The Blues Brothers, and Ghostbusters made him famous. Dan is well known as a well-established entrepreneur in the vodka business, who has established distilleries among other businesses. He has developed a new vodka. His admirers have expressed enthusiasm for it.
Despite that, most people think he has accumulated most of his net worth through his vodka business, not his movies. Dan has earned a place on this list of wealthiest comedians regardless of the cause, with his work in Hollywood earning him praise.
16. Drew Carey
Net worth: $240+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: May 23, 1958
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Kent State University, James Ford Rhodes High School
Spouse: Nicole Jaracz
Children: N/A
The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway, and The Price Is Right are some of Drew’s other projects, including being an actor, comic, writer, and show host.
Drew Carey is known for his role as an actor as well as his ownership of a small stake in the Major League Soccer team, the Seattle Sounders FC, that he photographed when he was a young man.
Having been born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958, Drew Carey grew up in Old Brooklyn. Drew Carey is one of three siblings in his family. As a comic, Drew Carey is extremely well-off. The industry experience he has in comedics contributes to his success. Aside from movies and videos, he has also been involved in TV shows, music videos, and even video games.
17. Steve Harvey
Net worth: $280 million
Nationality: United stated
Born: January 17, 1957
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Glenville High School
Spouse: Marcia Harvey, Mary Shackelford, Marjorie Bridges
Children: 7
One of the most popular entertainers in America, Steve Harvey began his stage career as a stand-up comedian before hosting Miss Universe, Family Feud, and Celebrity Family Feud.
His wealth and place on the list of wealthiest comedians are largely attributed to his multiple enterprises and income streams, including hosting Family Feud or radio shows. The 2012 ensemble film Think Like a Man, based on Harvey’s 2009 book, also charted 64 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
The dating website Delightful was also introduced by Harvey in collaboration with IAC in 2014. He presented Little Big Shots until 2019 with Ellen DeGeneres, which he created in 2016.
18. Conan O’Brien
Net worth: $200+ million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 18, 1963
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Harvard University, Brookline High School, The Groundlings
Spouse: Liza Powel O’Brien
Children: 2
He hosts and writes two of the most famous late-night television shows, in addition to co-writing programs such as The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live.
During his time at the school, he served as managing editor of the “Sagamore ”. A Boston University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English Literature, O’Brien worked for Congressman Robert Drinan as an intern. As soon as he graduated from college, he moved to Los Angeles and worked part-time for HBO’s Not Necessarily the News.
After working for the show for over three years, the former Saturday Night Live writer was awarded the Emmy for the best writing in a comedy or variety series for his work on the show from 1988 to 1992.
He is among the wealthiest comedians on this list because he made almost $12 million a year for 11 years on the cable channel TBS.
It has been his efforts that have made him one of the world’s richest comedians. He is also the owner of the production company TeamCoco, which produces a weekly podcast called Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend.
19. Ray Romano
Net worth: $200 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: December 21, 1957
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Hillcrest High School (Queens), Queens College, City University of New York, Archbishop Molloy High School, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs school
Spouse: Anna Romano
Children: 4
As a stand-up comedian and actor, Ray Romano has branched out into television acting and writing. The role he played in Everybody Loves Raymond is the most well known.
As an accountant and part-time worker, Romano pursued stand-up comedy. In 2002, Ray Romano began pursuing a full-time comedy career after being successful in several NYC comedy clubs. In 1989, Ray Romano participated in and won a number of stand-up comedy contests around the city. He also appeared on The Johnny Walker Comedy Search.
The comedian has starred in a variety of television and movie roles in addition to appearing on his show. He also participates in poker tournaments for pay. He is among the wealthiest comedy performers in the world.
20. Jim Carrey
Net worth: $185 million
Nationality: Canada
Born: January 17, 1962
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Northview Heights Secondary School, Agincourt Collegiate Institute, Aldershot School, Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Spouse: Lauren Holly, Melissa Womer
Children: 1
It is no secret that Jim Carrey is one of the most talented and funny Hollywood actors out there. The actor appeared in some of the funniest movies of the 1990s while also raising awareness about some crucial issues like his upbringing in poverty, his struggles with mental illness, and his diagnosis as neurodivergent. Several of his followers found his retirement from acting to be disheartening news when he announced it just recently.
His slapstick performances made him well known in 1990. As a stand-up comedian, Carrey struggled at first, but with time and practice, he managed to succeed. He introduced a fresh approach to comedy films that helped him win millions of fans. Carrey first got into the movie business in 1994, with roles in Ace Ventura, Dumb & Dumber, and The Mask. It was no surprise that viewers and producers enjoyed Jim Carrey’s unconventional, yet great acting approach.
He starred in a number of movies in the early 2000s, including Eternal Me, Bruce Almighty, Myself & Irene, and Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. A $23 million budget led to a $352 million gross performance for The Mask, his first taste of enormous success. In the following two decades, Carrey earned $20 million or more for each of his projects, earning him one of the highest-paid comedians in the world as well as one of the richest performers.
21. Bill Murray
Net worth: $180+ million
Nationality: United stated
Born: September 21, 1950
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Regis University, Loyola Academy, University of Paris
Spouse: Jennifer Butler, Margaret Kelly
Children: 6
He is well known for his deadpan style and his deadpan delivery of his act, and became known by hosting Saturday Night Live. In addition to being a highly admired actor and comedian, Murray holds the title of being one of the wealthiest people of our time. It was an arduous childhood for him living in the suburbs of Chicago. Murray enrolled in Denver College’s pre-med program shortly after graduating high school. However, that did not last, and he left the university shortly afterward.
As a result of his move to New York City, he became friends with John Belushi, one of the most famous comedians of the time. During that time, he was granted access to a variety of late-night shows that were very popular at the time. When Bill Murray joined Saturday Night Live in 1976, he was given his big break. The early 1980s were a fantastic time for Bill Murray. Some of his roles were box-office successes, and he played a variety of great roles. A comedian like him deserves to be considered one of the wealthiest in the world.
22. Sacha Baron Cohen
Net worth: $170 million
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: October 13, 1971
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Christ’s College Cambridge, Haberdashers’ Boys’ School
Spouse: Isla Fisher
Children: 3
It is well known that Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the world’s richest and most famous celebrities. Although he isn’t flashy or outgoing, he is fiercely secretive and rarely appears in public unless he is explicitly promoting a project. His skill set is diverse as he combines comedy, drama, and music, making him a multifaceted figure with 51 acting credits. The box office receipts for his films have also been consistently excellent, earning him a position on the wealthiest comedians list.
A huge success on Amazon Prime was the release of Like Borat Subsequent Movie, released in 2020. This is supplementary to any stream-related earnings he may have. As of 2006, Cohen was paid $8.47 million for Bruno and $4.25 million for Borat, making him one of the world’s richest comedians. Since then, his earnings have continued to increase.
In addition to acting, Cohen makes a lot of money from playing a variety of roles, which allows him to profit from virtually everything that he does. Cohen has also had a number of off-screen roles.
23. Stefan Raab
Net worth: $160+ million
Nationality: Germany
Born: October 20, 1966
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Aloisiuskolleg Bonn – Gymnasium
Spouse: Nike Raab
Children: 2
His other talents include comedy. Born in Cologne, Germany, Stefan is a popular German TV personality and musician. He launched his career as host of the comedy television show Vivasion.
Having hosted TV Total late at night since 1999, Raab has written a song that mocked football coach Berti Vogts in 1994 that was pretty popular. Besides Bundesvision Song Contest and Schlag den Raab, Raab produces two other TV shows. Raab also performed in the Eurovision Song Contest and wrote a song. The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was won by Lena Meyer-Landrut with Raab’s assistance in Oslo. He has achieved this status through hard work over the years.
24. Terry Fator
Net worth: $160 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: June 10, 1965
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Liberty University
Spouse: Angie Fiore, Taylor Dew, Melinda Fator
Children: N/A
A career as a host of a Las Vegas show began after Terry Fator appeared on America’s Got Talent. He earns $20 million a year as one of the world’s richest comedians. Las Vegas has long been known as one of the most lucrative entertainment destinations in the world.
As a fifth grader, Fator found a book about ventriloquism that got him interested in it. His first puppet was bought when he was 18 after he had saved for several years when his mother bought him his first puppet when he was 18 years old after he had bought a willie talk dummy and started honing his skills with his friends.
After being selected for ‘America’s Got Talent’ in June 2007, Factor got his big break. In the months following the win, he began playing at the famous Las Vegas Hilton, which Elvis Presley had sold out twice and performed for many years. Additionally, he appeared on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,’ where he performed Bee Gees songs and Marvin Gaye songs, which amazed Oprah and her audience.
25. Rowan Atkinson
Net worth: $150 million
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: January 6, 1955
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: The Queen’s College, Oxford, Newcastle University, Chorister School, University of Oxford, St Bees School
Spouse: Sunetra Sastry
Children: 3
Rowan Atkinson is a well-known comedian in Hollywood who is regarded as one of the wealthiest comedians in the world. Having watched Mr. Bean, you also know him. The comic is considered one of history’s most iconic figures. Among the most famous characters he has ever created is Mr. Bean, who has graced the screens for decades.
Apart from his academic excellence at school, Rowan also received excellent grades, which enabled him to pursue a degree in electrical engineering at Newcastle University as part of his academic pursuits. He obtained his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s College at Oxford in 1978. In addition to completing many projects, he became involved in Oxford University Dramatic Society, and created comedic sketches for the club.
Following his master’s degree in 1979, Rowan Atkinson launched a radio career with ‘The Atkinson People.’ After landing his first major role in ‘Black Adder,’ Atkinson’s career took off. Rowan Atkinson’s net worth increased with his participation in numerous plays and events between 1983 and 1997. Mr. Bean was released in 1997, but he played in numerous plays and events before that date.
He also owns several high-end models, in addition to his love of luxury cars. His F1 set the second-fastest time on Top Gear. Indeed, one of the wealthiest comedians in the world is a multi talented comedian.
26. Joan Rivers
Net worth: $150 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: June 8, 1933
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Barnard College, Connecticut College
Spouse: Edgar Rosenberg, James Sanger
Children: 1
As a co-host of Fashion Police and a presenter of E Live!’s From the Red Carpet from 1996 to 2004, Joan Rivers is among the wealthiest comedians in the world.
Her first job was as a tour guide at a fashion showroom, an advertising agency copywriter, and an advertising agency copywriter before she became a household name in comedy.
She made her name as a Broadway actress in the 1950s, but it wasn’t until she joined Johnny Carson’s show in the 1960s that she became an all-American household name. She eventually got her own television show, the Joan Rivers Show, by appearing more often on television in the late 1980s. The author earned about $50 million annually from her writing career, TV career, and successful television career.
27. Bob Hope
Net worth: $150 million
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: May 29, 1903
Occupation: Comedian, Vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer
Education: Boys’ Industrial School in Lancaster
Spouse: Grace Louise Troxell, Dolores Hope
Children: 4
It is because of his roles in motion pictures, TV shows, and as an emcee of the Academy Awards that this comedian and vaudevillian is so rich. As a comedian, he became one of the wealthiest comedians in history after starting his acting career with stage shows and vaudeville routines in 1925.
Starting in the late 1910s, his career lasted over 80 years. He participated in more than 100 films and television shows over the past eight decades, presented the Academy Awards 19 times, wrote 14 books, was a professional boxer, and toured with the United Service Organizations for 57 tours.
The short ‘Going Spanish’ was his first movie. In 1938, he starred in his first feature film, The Big Broadcast of 1938. He has gained fame as a television star due to his extensive career and numerous appearances in entertainment shows.
28. Bill Maher
Net worth: $140+ million
Nationality: United Staated
Born: January 20, 1956
Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Journalist, Film producer, commentator, screenwriter, TV producer, Presenter
Education: Cornell University, Pascack Hills High School
Spouse: N/A
Children: N/A
His work in stand-up comedy, television, and film has made Maher one of the world’s richest comedians. Real Time with Bill Maher has been running for nearly 20 years on HBO.
For his work as vice’s executive producer in 2003, he received a Primetime Emmy Award. His early career as a stand-up comedian brought him millions of dollars. The New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer and When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden are some of Bill Maher’s best-selling books. In tandem with his successful career on television, Maher has written two other best-selling books.
His movies include Pyramid, Dazed and Confused, and The Fantastic Four.
29. Ricky Gervais
Net worth: $140 million
Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: June 25, 1961
Occupation: Comedian, Film director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, voice actor, Film actor, TV producer
Education: University College London, University of London, UCL Department of Philosophy
Spouse: Jane Fallon
Children: N/A
Before he decided to pursue comedy, Gervais managed the up-and-coming band Suede. During the 1980s, he was the lead vocalist for the pop group Seona Dancing.
A former showrunner for NBC’s The Office, he made the majority of his fortune. In 2001, the show premiered on a short-lived British television show. In addition to making billions in rights and fees, The Office in America has also been sold to a digital company many times and Gervais often receives millions of dollars whenever a partnership is expanded.
Since he began performing his act, he has toured extensively. Netflix frequently broadcasts his comedy specials. The Office made him a rich comedian and he flourished in his stand-up career.
Aside from winning multiple Emmys over the course of his career for both Office and Extras, Gervais also received a BAFTA, a British Comedy Award, and a Golden Globe.
30. Jeff Dunham
Net worth: $140 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: April 18, 1962
Occupation: Comedian, Film director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, voice actor, Film actor, TV producer
Education: Baylor University
Spouse: Paige Brown, Audrey Murdick
Children: 5
A well-known American comedian born in 1962 who focuses primarily on ventriloquism has performed with puppets such as Peanut, José Jalepeo on a stick, and Walter during his ventriloquism performances.
The comedy club scene in Los Angeles allowed Dunham to perfect his act while he worked on his Broadway debut in Sugar Babies.
The video quickly became one of YouTube’s most popular videos, and he has since established a reputation for his obnoxiousness and blue humor.
It was Dunham’s switch to Comedy Central that made him so wealthy. He is now among the world’s top comedians and earns $50,000 per year as a result of his performances as a student. In addition to his business abilities, he is able to spot business opportunities and market products with his puppets. His wealth makes him the world’s wealthiest comedian.
31. Steve Martin
Net worth: $140 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: August 14, 1945
Occupation: Comedian, Film director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, voice actor, Film actor, TV producer
Education: California State University Long Beach, Garden Grove High School, Santa Ana College, Rancho Alamitos High School, Ralston Middle School
Spouse: Anne Stringfield, Victoria Tennant
Children: 1
Since he began his career in Hollywood in the 1950s, actor Steve Martin has ruled the entertainment industry as one of the greatest actors and comics in the world.
Since 1976, Steve has appeared on Saturday Night Live several times because of his acting prowess, singing voice, and humorous abilities. A lifelong friendship developed between him and experienced comedian Martin Short on the backstage of The New Show of 1984.
For their joint venture with Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building, Martin and Steve were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021.
32. Matthew Perry
Net worth: $120 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: August 19, 1969
Occupation: Actor, comedian, producer
Education: The Buckley School, Ashbury College, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Rockcliffe Park Public School
Spouse: Molly Hurwitz
Children: N/A
Known as one of the greatest comedic characters of all time, he played one of the most iconic characters on Friends, attracting some of the richest comedians in the world.
He was 18 years old when he got his first film role with River Phoenix in ‘A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon’ on TV. A quick rise to the position of featured performer resulted from his practice of improv comedy at the LA Connection. He made a few brief television appearances in the late 1980s before he announced he would be attending Southern California.
Due to his previous involvement in LAX 2194, he was initially passed up for the audition for ‘Friends.’ Despite the project’s delays, Perry managed to attend an audition and landed the role of Chandler Bing, which is what he is most famous for. The Friends show continues to generate over $1 billion every year through streaming and syndication, and some cast members have earned as much as $20 million in royalties on their own. Perry’s wealth is a result of that.
33. Jon Stewart
Net worth: $120 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: November 28, 1962
Occupation: Comedian, Film director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, voice actor, Film actor, TV producer
Education: College of William & Mary, Lawrence High School (New Jersey)
Spouse: Tracey McShane
Children: 2
From 1999 to 2015, he hosted the satirical news show ‘The Daily Show’. As a result of the TV show, he is currently very wealthy, which is why he is ranked among the world’s wealthiest comedians. Initially, he received a yearly salary of $1.5 million. In 2009, it was $14 million, then $25 million.
As a producer, Busboy Productions was specialized in creating chat shows, which is where he gained his expertise. His company created hundreds of chat shows. He eventually served as an executive for several of his company’s shows, and he eventually rose to the position of President.
His three books are also based on political themes, as he regularly parodied politics on The Daily Show. He also won two Quill Awards for Humor, along with J.K. Rowling and Stephen King.
34. Martin Lawrence
Net worth: $110 million
Nationality: Germany
Born: April 16, 1965
Occupation: Comedian, Film director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, voice actor, Film actor, TV producer
Education: Thomas G. Pullen School of Creative and Performing Arts, Fairmont Heights High School, Friendly High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Spouse: Shamicka Gibbs, Patricia Southhall
Children: 3
Lawrence made his acting debut with What’s Happening Now? after appearing in films such as Boomerang and Do the Right Thing. He went on to land several other roles. After two huge box office hits, the movie franchise is continuing. A sequel to the original Bad Boys films, Lawrence recently starred alongside Will Smith. The comedian is one of the wealthiest in the world today.
Originally from Queens, New York, Lawrence was an accomplished boxer. He initially wanted to be a boxer, but after he broke his eye, he began to consider acting.
His first sitcom, Martin, aired on Fox from 1992 to 1997, followed by his involvement in What’s Happening Now?, which he hosted on HBO after he hosted Def Comedy Jam on HBO. One of his biggest box office successes is Blue Streak, which went on to become one of the biggest films of all time. A television drama starring Lawrence and Kelsey Grammar was announced by Lionsgate in January 2013. A sequel to Bad Boys 3 is close to being completed, Lawrence later acknowledged.
35. Dennis Miller
Net worth: $100 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: November 3, 1953
Occupation: Film Producer, Stand-up comedian, screenwriter, Philanthoropist, singer
Education: Point Park University, Point Park University, Keystone Oaks High School
Spouse: Carolyn Espley
Children: 2
It wasn’t until 1985 that he was given the opportunity to host Saturday Night Live that he received his big break as a professional actor. In addition to presenting The Dennis Miller Show and Dennis Miller Live following this show’s success, he also released several stand-up comedy CDs. Apart from participating in other shows, he also worked as a presenter, sports commentator, and radio host. Over $80 million is his net worth as an internationally famous comedian.
When Miller graduated from college, he worked at a number of odd jobs, but was unable to find a job in journalism. He began working at Point Park’s Recreation Room in 1979 after seeing Robin Williams perform on HBO. Miller became interested in becoming a stand-up comedian, and became one in 1981. He also oversaw the air hockey league, video games, and bowling alley.
In the early 1980s, Miller moved to Pittsburgh and switched to television. He acted in comedic skits on KDKA-TV as an actor for Evening Magazine. Miller began hosting ‘Punchline,’ a Saturday morning newsmagazine program, in 1983. This comedian has earned his place on this list of wealthiest comedians by performing well on Late Night with David Letterman and on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ in 1985.
36. Jeff Foxworthy
Net worth: $100 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: September 6, 1958
Occupation: Film Producer, Stand-up comedian, screenwriter, Philanthoropist, singer, sonfwriter, voice actor
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, Hapeville High School
Spouse: Pamela Gregg
Children: 2
The comic has been well known because of his redneck jokes. The Jeff Foxworthy show from 1995 and the documentary ‘You might be a redneck if…
He has also hosted the American Bible Challenge and the American Baking Competition. His most famous show is ‘Are you smarter than a fifth-grader’ in 2007.
Before going into comedy, he worked for IBM working on mainframe computers. In addition to Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are also members of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
At an Atlanta punchline comedy club, he won his first major professional appearance in 1984. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for best spoken comedy album for Games Rednecks Play. Sales of his 1993 redneck CD were one of his biggest achievements in his career.
37. Larry The Cable Guy
Net worth: $100 million
Nationality: United Stated
Born: February 17, 1963
Occupation: Author, Film Producer, Stand-up comedian, screenwriter, Philanthoropist, singer, sonfwriter, voice actor
Education: Berean Christian School, University of Nebraska Lincoln, The King’s Academy, Baptist University of America
Spouse: Cara Whitney
Children: 2
The RIAA awarded Larry numerous gold certifications for his comedic albums, and he became popular as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, when he invented the phrase that became his catchphrase, ‘git-R-done.’ He was also a voice actor who portrayed Mater in the animated film ‘Cars’.
It was actually Larry’s radio appearances that led to his career in the early 1990s. He has appeared on a number of shows, including The Chris Baker Show on KDGE, ‘The Ron and Ron Show,’ and ‘The Bob and Tom Show. In response to his limited success and recognition while performing stand-up under his own name, he created Larry the Cable Guy.
The comedian uses catchy comedy to share his personal experiences, as well as gags about his redneck heritage. During Jeff Foxworthy’s blue collar comedy tour in 2000, Larry’s breakthrough came. He became one of the world’s wealthiest comedians as a result of selling over a million copies of the tour’s live comedy DVD.
38. Mel Brooks
Net worth: $USD 100 million
Nationality: United stated
Born: June 28, 1926
Occupation: Film Director, Comedian, Film producer, Screenwriter, voice actor, film actor, TV producer, stage acxtor
Education: Virginia Military Institute, Brooklyn College, Grand Street Campus, Abraham Lincoln High School (Brooklyn)
Spouse: Anne Bancroft, Florence Baum
Children: 4
At age 95, Mel Brooks remains one of the greats and wealthiest comedians of all time due to his work on eleven funny movies from the 1960s through the 1990s.
His main focus has always been entertainment, despite serving in the infantry during World War II and majoring in psychology. His first exposure to entertainment was when he attended opening night of Anything Goes on Broadway in the 1930s.
Performing stand-up comedy for the first time late in the 1940s and writing TV jokes ten years later, Brooks co-created Get Smart, a sitcom about a James Bond-like spy.
It won seven Emmy awards during its five years of existence.
As a director, Brooks’ 1973 movie Blazing Saddles was nominated for three Oscars, and was also the second highest-grossing movie to come from the US that year followed by Young Frankenstein, which was rated third on the list of top-grossing movies.
39. Kevin James
Net worth: $100 million
Nationality: United stated
Born: April 26, 1965
Occupation: Film Director, Film Producer, Television Presenter, Screenwriter, standup comedian, actor
Education: Ward Melville High School, SUNY Cortland
Spouse: Steffiana de Cruz
Children: 4
He has dominated the small screen and the big screen for years now and made a lasting impression on his fans. People find it hard to maintain composure when listening to Kevin James because he can turn even the smallest moments into outright laughter riots. A great deal of his wealth has been accumulated by bringing joy to the public throughout his life.
In 1989, Kevin’s stand-up comedy career launched in 1989 developed into a television career that includes appearances on The Late Late Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. Comedy Central featured him regularly. His very first appearance was in 1991’s The New Candid Camera. It was on Ray Romano’s popular show Everyone Loves Raymond that he gained a large following.
During the time that the CBS mega show The King Of Queens aired, Kevin James played Doug Heffernan, who proved to be the most lucrative role he ever played. He earned an additional $1 million every year. Kevin James became a millionaire from The King Of Queens after the series became extremely popular, more than doubling his salary and putting him in a position to profit.
40. Chris Rock
Net worth: $100 million
Nationality: United stated
Born: February 7, 1965
Occupation: Film Director, Film Producer, Television Presenter, Screenwriter, standup comedian, actor
Education: Stuyvesant High School, James Madison High School (Brooklyn)
Sopuse: Malaak Compton-Rock
Children: 3
Despite massive box office success, and awards including Grammys and Emmys, he remains one of the world’s wealthiest comedians. His career includes hosting the Oscars, acting as a voice for a well-known cartoon character, and being a stand-up comedian. The Hollywood Walk of Fame also has a star for Richard Pryor, another of the greatest comedians of all time, who is considered to be Chris Rock’s role model.
Since the popularity of series such as ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ among others, Chris Rock has grown from a popular stand-up performer to a Hollywood superstar. In addition to ‘Bring the Pain’ and ‘Bigger & Blacker,’ Chris Rock has starred in several popular comedy specials over the years.
