BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH – EST. $40 MILLION

It wouldn’t surprise fans of the actor to know that he has received a Master’s degree in Arts in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. You might think that his classical training might limit him to specific types of roles, but this isn’t the case. He has portrayed real-life figures such as Stephen Hawking and fictional ones like Sherlock Holmes. He’s even brought to life Smaug the dragon in The Hobbit film series!

Benedict Cumberbatch started his professional acting career in 2000. Outside of his stage and screen career, he also completed a lot of dubbing work. He has a keen interest in broadcasting and has done many BBC works. The money he makes through movies isn’t solely for his use. He is an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust and regularly gives to various charitable foundations.