05 February 2013
Top 10 Richest African Hollywood Actors in 2013
1)Will Smith
Net Worth: $215 million
A talented son of a school admin and a refrigerator
engineer, began his acting career in American sitcom, The Fresh Prince
of Bel-Air, in 90’s has then shifted the gears from a comedian to a
super star. His career as a comedian kicked off after his tremendously
stunt action movies such as Independence Day and Bad Boys and so now the
producer, music artist and film actor with movies like Men in the Black
and Hancock combine with his fabulous rapping has made him eminent and
unforgettable and most demanding in the industry. He is constantly
included among the richest 40 wealthiest in Fortune magazine.
2)Samuel L.Jackson
Net Worth: $150 million
A meeting with a right a person at a right time could
change your life and Jackson has gone through it he neve knew that his
meeting to Morgan Freeman could make him fall in love with acting.
Jackson might have never thought in his younger days that he will be
admired and would have been giving his attendance in box office for the
marvel hit flicks Iron Man and Avengers, because while he was young he
had no interest in acting and was actively involved in black student
movement for rights. It is reported that every year he earns around $10
million.
3)Denzel Washington
Net Worth: $150 million
Washington’s looks and outstanding acting qualities
are definitely paying off by millions. He is the second African American
who ever won a Best Actor Oscar for the movie Training Day. He is
director, producer, scriptwriter and actor with an annual pay of $40
million.
4)Martin Lawrence
Net Worth: $110 million
Mention Martin and movies like Big Momma’s House,
Blue Streak and Bad Boys will immediately come to mind. Who says
sitcoms could not earn millions? Lawrence is well known for his
hilarious but tactful and smart comedy which has caught many big eyes.
5)Ice Cube
Net Worth: $110 million
Jackson used to perform with his band N.W.A as a
rapper but later in high school his taste shifted to Hip-pop but he may
never have thought he would be rapping his way to be extraordinary and
become a millionaire. He started his solo performances since 1989 and
Kill at Will was the biggest hit that topped pop and R&B charts
since then on he is earning a great deal in music. Together with rapping
his interest is now blended with acting, producing and directing that
has raised his worth into millions now.
6)Morgan Freeman
Net Worth: $90 million
The most respected, honored and brilliant actor who
is a gem of U.S cinema has given away many Oscar-winning performances
has initially began his career as a dancer! Yes you read it right,
dancing! Besides acting he had also given his word and remarkable tone
and quality of his voice behind the countless top TV-produce
documentaries.
7)Jamie Foxx
Net Worth: $80 million
Foxx has started as a comedian but later has gone up
to millions by starring in his own TV show, getting involve into R&B
music a=n finally getting his w=hands wet with hit movies. His going
rate is now estimated at $10 million.
8)Eddie Murphy
Net Worth: $75 million
Eddie knows how to play with words as his stands up
comedy has gone beyond the borders of laughing out loudly. He started as
a comedian and just within 48 hours his comedic talent landed him his
first movie appearance!
Have you ever thought of lending your voice for an
animated movie? If not, then surely you do not know that he earned $10
million just to lend his voice for a Donkey in hit animated Shrek. Since
then on his voice are the words in animated movies. His Comedic power
is exponentially growing that is elevating the number of fans which is
directly proportional to number bucks and his net worth.
9)Chris Rock
Net Worth: $70 Million
Born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina,
Chris Rock grew up in Brooklyn. His talent was discovered at New York’s
comedy strip by Eddie Murphy. A comedian by nature, Chris also made his
name as an actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer, and
director. His successes include an Emmy award-winning HBO special, two
Grammy award-winning comedy albums, and the popular sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.
10)James Earl Jones
Net Worth: $45 million
James Earl Jones is an African-American actor who in a
career of over 40 years has become known as one of the most
distinguished, versatile and greatest actor in the history of Hollywood.
Famous for his deep authoritative voice, used most famously for
impressive roles as leaders like Darth Vader in the original Star Wars
trilogy and Mufasa in The Lion King, James won three Emmy Awards, two
Tony’s, and a Golden globe award.
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