Which Hollywood Actors Are Really Value for Money?

Ever wondered which actors on the big screen are really worth the money they’re paid?

RouletteOnline.net have done some research comparing those eyewatering salaries with the amount individual actors make for the studios themselves. Here’s a quick list of the winning thespians as well as those who aren’t quite making a decent profit, some of them well-known names:

The Action Heroes

As you might expect, some big superheroes figure highly on the list. But who wins out of Iron Man and Thor? And does Vin Diesel have a better return than The Rock?

Robert Downey Jr is actually the best performer out of all four, coming third on the entire list. The actor has a net worth of over $260 million but has made well over $4 billion for the studios. That means for every dollar that the producers spend, Downey makes them back a very creditable $47.

Chris Hemsworth is no shrinking violet either, making the studios some $32.25 for each dollar spent on his salary. Vin Diesel, despite the success of the Fast and Furious films, lags behind on just over $11 and The Rock is pulling in only $8.48.

The Top Actresses

There are a number of top earning actresses pulling in the dollars for the film studios. You might be surprised to learn that Charlize Theron has the lowest return with a net worth of $130 million, earning studios just over $1.5 billion. That means she makes just $1.19 for each dollar invested in her. Top earner, and second on the Roulette Online list, is actually Cate Blanchett who delivers a stonking $66.10 for each dollar invested. She’s worth over $85 million and has made well over $2.8 billion for the movie money men.

Top Earner?

You might also be surprised to learn that the worlds most valuable actor is none other than Samuel Jackson. He has a net worth over $200 million and has pulled in a staggering $5 billion over the years. That means he earns the studio $83.79 for every dollar invested – which may explain why he turns up in so many films.

Honourable Mentions

Others may surprise you. Tom Cruise actually only pulls in $4.57 for every dollar while Tom Hanks brings in nearly five times that for the studio. Julia Roberts brings in $21.98 while Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence earns the studios $28.77 for each dollar invested.

If you want to take a look at the full list of top 20 earners in Hollywood today, have a closer look at the infographic from RouletteOnline.net.