Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld is the richest actor in the world with a net worth of $1 billion. He earned $100 million from 'Seinfeld' during its original run, but his real fortune comes from negotiating backend syndication rights that now generate approximately $400 million annually for the show's rights holders. In 2021, he sold streaming rights to Netflix for $500 million, a deal that outperforms #2 Tyler Perry's studio revenues from streaming. Seinfeld continues performing 75+ stand-up shows per year, and his car collection alone is worth an estimated $150 million, including a 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder valued at $5 million.