DENZEL WASHINGTON – EST. $280 MILLION

The actor and director is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors of his generation and is also recognized as an American cultural icon. Denzel has been in many critically-acclaimed movies, including those where he portrayed important real-life figures such as Malcolm X. Other successful projects he has worked on through the years include The Book of Eli, The Equalizer, Flight, Training Day, and The Hurricane.

As a director, Denzel has since worked on three films: Antwone Fisher, The Great Debaters, and his most recent work, 2016’s Fences, which was also nominated an Academy Award for Best Picture. His talent and passion for his craft can be clearly seen in the returns it has given him, including his multi-million net worth. Did you know that the actor has once considered becoming a preacher? These days, he chooses to make investments in helping in other ways. This includes monetary donations to the church.