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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The British film industry has produced numerous iconic movies that have stood the test of time. The Harry Potter franchise is a prime example of this success, standing as one of the most popular and best-selling films across the globe.
On top of that, the industry has contributed to the rise of highly popular and wealthy actors. In this article, we will discover some of the richest British actors and their immense net worth.
List of the Richest British Actors
The figures in the following article are based on data from Celebrity Net Worth, with additional information from National World, Forbes, and other sources. Read on to find out which famous British actor is the richest in 2024.
1. Anthony Hopkins (US$160 million)
Famous for his breakout role in The Silence of the Lambs, Anthony Hopkins tops our list of the richest British actors in 2024. Anthony Hopkins’ net worth is estimated at US$160 million.
This prolific actor made notable appearances in several movies, like Nixon and Thor—although he described his role in the latter as “pointless acting”. Hopkins received his Oscar for Best Actor in 2021 for his role in The Father, making him the oldest actor to win the award.
2. Rowan Atkinson (US$150 million)
Iconic is the perfect description for Rowan Atkinson. The famous British actor gained most of his popularity from the goofy character he created, Mr. Bean, although he has also starred in films such as Johnny English, The Witches, and Wonka.
Rowan Atkinson’s net worth in 2024 follows behind that of Hopkins, coming in at US$150 million.
3. Hugh Grant (US$150 million)
Speaking of Wonka, Hugh Grant co-starred with Atkinson in the 2023 movie. However, his roles in romantic comedies, such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill, are attributable to his current fame.
As of 2024, Hugh Grant’s net worth reveals a staggering US$150 million, further cementing his significance, particularly, in the British film industry.
4. Christian Bale (US$120 million)
“I’m Batman.” Christian Bale delivered one of those iconic lines when portraying the Dark Knight. The 50-year-old actor is also often praised for his commitment to the character he plays, such as when he lost a significant amount of weight while filming 2004’s The Machinist and then had to get back in shape again for 2005’s Batman Begins.
The Haverfordwest-born star possesses about US$120 million of wealth according to Celebrity Net Worth.
5. Daniel Radcliffe (US$110 million)
Those who claim to be part of Slytherin and Gryffindor should have known who Daniel Radcliffe is. Well, it is because he is basically the actor behind the aspiring wizard, Harry Potter.
Radcliffe has amassed an immense fortune during his tenure in the film industry, raking in approximately US$100 million from the Harry Potter franchise alone, says National World. His net worth reveals a figure of US$110 million.
6. Robert Pattinson (US$100 million)
Despite his appearance in Harry Potter as Cedric Diggory, Robert Pattinson captivates cinephiles by playing Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series. He earned a generous amount of revenue, especially from the last two Twilight movies.
Aside from his popularity, Pattinson also marks his name among the richest British actors, with a net worth reaching US$100 million.
7. Sacha Baron Cohen (US$80 million)
Sacha Baron Cohen is famous for his comedic character in Borat. The Golden Globe nominee actor has an estimated net worth of around US$80 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
8. Jude Law (US$75 million)
Coming in eighth place is Jude Law with a net worth of about US$75 million. The English actor’s hefty amount of fortune stems from his success in the film industry.
National World reported that Jude Law brought about US$745,000 from 1999’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, starring him, Matt Damon, and Gwyneth Paltrow. His earnings would increase in his later movies. Take Sherlock Holmes for example; he took home about US$9 million from that film.
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