Some Hollywood stars have helped generate billions worldwide. An essential component of finding great financial success in films is largely attributed to the leading actors taking on prominent roles. The following list is of the 10 highest grossing leading actors of all time. Impactful leading thespians are a rarity, that is to say, there are a select few that have greatly determined many film’s astronomical bottom lines. In other words, not all have the drawing power to contribute to the most elite financial levels of a movie’s success.
Some actors are in fact so popular, that without their contributions, the films would not have performed to the record setting levels that many Hollywood producers dream of. The following 10 lead actors have generated the highest career-film grosses of all time. These actors were able to draw the most revenue in worldwide box office ticket sales playing lead role. These numbers are not adjusted for inflation, but are based on gross sales.
The List of the 10 Highest Grossing Leading Actors of All Time
10. Bradley Cooper
Worldwide Box Office: $10.4 Billion
Average Box Office: $385,601,623
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: The Hangover, Wedding Crashers, Silver Linings Playbook
Bradley Cooper is currently the tenth highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $10.4 billion ($10,411,243,825), earning an average of $385 million ($385,601,623) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film thus far is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays the voice of Rocket. He has currently been in 27 films.
The director, writer, producer, and actor has been a part of some of the most popular projects of the last 10 years. Some of the most notable include acting in the Hangover, Wedding Crashers, and Silver Linings Playbook. Bradley served as producer of Joker, and writer, producer, director of A Star Is Born. The incredibly-talented actor has three upcoming films in the works.
9. Vin Diesel
Worldwide Box Office: $10.5 Billion
Average Box Office: $405,382,048
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Infinity War
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,044,540,523
Notable Movies: The Fast and the Furious, Saving Private Ryan
Vin Diesel is currently the ninth highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $10.5 billion ($10,539,933,239), earning an average of $405 million ($405,382,048) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film thus far is Avengers: Infinity War, which has earned $2 billion ($2,044,540,523) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays the voice of Groot. He has been in 26 films to date.
The actor, writer, director, and producer has been a part of some of the biggest Hollywood movies. His most significant works include The Fast and the Furious, Saving Private Ryan, and Ralph Breaks the Internet. He has served in a number of roles, in a variety of ways, on various projects. The multi-faceted actor has four upcoming films on the horizon.
8. Tom Hanks
Worldwide Box Office: $10.6 Billion
Average Box Office: $201,718,554
Top Grossing Film: Toy Story 4
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $1,073,080,329
Notable Movies: Forest Gump, Cast Away, Captain Phillips
Tom Hanks is currently the eighth highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $10.6 billion ($10,691,083,366), earning an average of $201 million ($201,718,554) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film to date is Toy Story 4, which has earned $1 billion ($1,073,080,329) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays the voice of Woody. He has been in 53 films thus far.
The actor, director, producer, and writer has been a part of some huge Hollywood projects. Some of his most well known works include Forest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, The Da Vinci Code, and Captain Phillips. The actor has two upcoming films currently filming and in post production, with two more to be announced in the near future.
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7. Chris Pratt
Worldwide Box Office: $10.7 Billion
Average Box Office: $537,108,959
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: The Lego Movie, Jurassic World, The Magnificent Seven
Chris Pratt is currently the seventh highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $10.7 billion ($10,742,179,179), earning an average of $537 million ($537,108,959) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film to date is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays the character Star-Lord. His acting career currently includes 20 films.
The actor and producer has had massive success in recent years, playing an integral role in major films. Some of his most well known movies include Moneyball, The Lego Movie, Jurassic World, and The Magnificent Seven. Chris Pratt has four upcoming films currently in post production, with one more to be announced in the near future.
6. Zoe Saldana
Worldwide Box Office: $10.9 Billion
Average Box Office: $392,034,243
Top Grossing Film: Avatar
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,845,979,541
Notable Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek
Zoe Saldana is currently the sixth highest grossing leading actor of all time. Her total worldwide gross to date is $10.9 billion ($10,976,958,807), earning an average of $392 million ($392,034,243) per film at the worldwide box office. The actress’ top-grossing film to date is Avatar, which has earned $2.8 billion ($2,845,979,541) in total at the box office. In the movie, she plays the character Neytiri. She has currently been in 28 films.
The actress and producer has been featured in a number of big Hollywood films. Some of her most well known movie roles include Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She has four upcoming films currently in post production.
5. Chris Evans
Worldwide Box Office: $11 Billion
Average Box Office: $409,696,766
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Captain America: The First Avenger
Chris Evans is currently the fifth highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $11 billion ($11,061,812,689), earning an average of $409 million ($409,696,766) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film to date is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays Captain America. He has been in 27 Hollywood movies.
The actor, producer, and director has worked on a variety of major Hollywood projects. Some of his most well known movie roles include Fantastic Four, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers. He has two upcoming films currently in post production and one to be announced.
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4. Chris Hemsworth
Worldwide Box Office: $11.2 Billion
Average Box Office: $448,031,685
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: Star Trek, Thor, The Avengers
Chris Hemsworth is currently the fourth highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $11.2 billion ($11,200,792,128), earning an average of $448 million ($448,031,685) per film at the worldwide box office. The actor’s top-grossing film to date is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays Thor. He currently has 25 films to his credit.
The actor and producer has contributed to various Hollywood franchises. Some of his most popular movie roles include Star Trek, Thor, and The Avengers. He has four upcoming movies, with three in post production and one currently being filmed.
3. Samuel L. Jackson
Worldwide Box Office: $14.3 Billion
Average Box Office: $227,622,053
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained
Samuel L. Jackson is currently the third highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $14.3 billion ($14,340,189,355), earning an average of $227 million ($227,622,053) per film at the worldwide box office. Currently, the actor’s top-grossing film is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays Nick Fury. Presently, he has been in 63 films.
The actor and producer has played iconic parts in many Hollywood projects. Some of his most well known movie roles include Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction, Iron Man, Inglorious Bastards and Django Unchained. Samuel L. Jackson currently has two upcoming films in post production, and two more he is filming.
2. Scarlett Johansson
Worldwide Box Office: $14.3 Billion
Average Box Office: $448,601,897
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson is currently the second highest grossing leading actor of all time. Her total worldwide gross to date is $14.3 billion ($14,355,260,693), earning an average of $448 million ($448,601,897) per film at the worldwide box office. Currently, the actress’ top-grossing film is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, she plays Black Widow. She has been in 32 films thus far.
The actress, director, producer, writer, and singer has taken on many large projects in Hollywood. Some of her most significant movie roles include Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Black Widow. Scarlett Johansson has one upcoming film, that is yet to be announced.
1. Robert Downey Jr.
Worldwide Box Office: $14.3 Billion
Average Box Office: $334,793,709
Top Grossing Film: Avengers: Endgame
Top Grossing Film Earnings: $2,797,800,564
Notable Movies: Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. is currently the highest grossing leading actor of all time. His total worldwide gross to date is $14.3 billion ($14,396,129,469), earning an average of $334 million ($334,793,709) per film at the worldwide box office. Currently, the actor’s top-grossing film is Avengers: Endgame, which has earned $2.7 billion ($2,797,800,564) in total at the box office. In the movie, he plays Iron Man. He has been in 43 Hollywood movies.
The actor and producer has acted in many Hollywood projects. Some of his most well known movie roles include Natural Born Killers, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes, and The Avengers. Robert Downey Jr. is currently filming an upcoming movie, with another to be announced in the near future.
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