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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The movie industry has continued to get bigger for the past decades, with eminent directors, renowned scriptwriters, and celebrated actors delivering the best performances. Today, indulging in these famous figures’ lavish lifestyles might be many people’s favorite time of the day.
In no time, movie enthusiasts are browsing through the data of the richest film directors and their net worth. If you are one of the curious minds, let’s explore their abundant fortune below.
Top 10 Richest Film Directors
Citing from Celebrity Net Worth and Forbes Real Time Net Worth, several movie makers like Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas are named as the richest film directors. The full list is as follow:
1. Steven Spielberg ($5.3 Billion)
Three-time Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg is dubbed as the richest film director, accumulating a staggering $10 billion gross worldwide. For decades, Spielberg has continued standing as one of the most influential filmmakers, with box office movies ‘Jaws’ and ‘Jurassic Park’ included in his portfolios.
2. George Lucas ($5.3 billion)
An American director, producer, and screenwriter, George Lucas is the creator of the world’s megahit franchise, ‘Star Wars.’ In 1971, he established a company, Lucasfilm, which oversaw a number of divisions, including Industrial Light & Magic, renowned to be a prestigious special-effects workshop in the American movie industry.
3. Peter Jackson ($1.5 Billion)
Famous for his “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, Peter Jackson is credited with a net worth of $1.5 billion, as per Forbes real time. Both his popular works grossed a $6 billion gain worldwide, which he made about $20 million per film through “The Hobbit” movies.
4. Tyler Perry ($1.4 Billion)
Unlike the former contenders, Tyler Perry’s professions go beyond the behind-the-scenes realm, with multiple appearances as an actor across different works. One of his best-known pieces includes the “Madea” franchise, which reportedly has grossed over $660 million. As both an actor and director, Perry rose to popularity in live theater in the 1990s.
5. James Cameron ($800 million)
Throughout his career as a film director, James Cameron has been making a name for himself, as evidenced by a stack of iconic movies like “The Terminator,” “Titanic,” “Avatar,” and “Aliens.” His outstanding vision has brought him to ranges of prestigious accolades, with some of them being three Oscar wins.
6. Michael Bay ($450 million)
Michael Bay is the producer of Armageddon, who spent most of his 20s crafting advertisements and music videos. Before he leaped into movie creation, Bay had worked with various famous musicians like Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Meat Loaf, Donny Osmond, and Wilson Phillips.
7. Mel Gibson ($425 million)
Mel Gibson’s outstanding portrayal of a mentally disabled handyman in “Tim” has secured one of his first accolades, winning the best actor category in the Australian Film Institute’s award. His career in movie entertainment continues to flourish when the World War II-themed drama titled “Hacksaw Ridge” he directed earned an Academy Award nomination for best picture.
8. Francis Ford Coppola ($400 million)
Francis Ford Coppola is a successful director who helmed the most critically acclaimed motion pictures in history that range from “The Godfather,” “The Conversation,” and “Apocalypse Now.” Despite struggling to emulate his success in early years, he had earned five Academy Awards.
9. Ridley Scott ($400 million)
Recently gaining the public's attention for resuming his directing career through Gladiator II, Ridley Scott holds a net worth of $400 million, signifying his position as one of the richest film directors. His unwavering commitment as a filmmaker is manifested through a series of his movies that include “Hannibal,” “Blade Runner,” and “Alien.”.
10. Frank Marshall ($300 million)
Widely recognized for directing “Arachnophobia,” “Alive,” and “Congo,” Frank Marshall isn’t a novice in the entertainment industry. He was born to a musician father, Jack Marshall, and began his directing career as an assistant to director Peter Bogdanovich, as per IMDb.
From the groundbreaking storytelling of Steven Spielberg to the visionary works of James Cameron and Ridley Scott, these richest film directors have not only transformed the way we experience film but also built legacies that continue to thrive.
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