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Mel Gibson Net Worth

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2 years ago

Apr 9, 2023

Net Worth:	$425 Million
Box Office Gross:	$3.09 Billion
Age:	69
Born:	January 3, 1956
Height:	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Jul 22, 2025

Mel Gibson is an American professional actor and filmmaker with an estimated net worth of $425 Million.

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Acting Career

Gibson started his film career in 1977 when he starred in his first movie, ‘I Never Promised You A Rose Garden’. He also made another low-budget film, ‘Summer City,’ and a television show called ‘The Sullivans.’ All these movies were released in 1977.

His breakthrough into the film world came in 1979 with his portrayal of Max Rockatansky in the film Mad Max. In 1981, Gibson returned with ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’, which made him an international star. After that, he starred in movies such as ‘The Year of Living Dangerously’, ‘The River’ and ‘The Bounty’.

In 1985, Gibson received his first million-dollar salary with the third Mad Max sequel. He also became a famous movie icon when he starred in Lethal Weapon, which became a huge hit. A few years later, he changed genres, with films such as Hamlet, Bird on a Wire, and Air America.

At the beginning of the 1990s, Gibson made his directorial debut in the movie The Man Without a Face. He surpassed everybody’s expectations, and the movie went on to win two Oscars.

The year 2000 was financially sound for him. Three of his films, ‘The Patriot’, ‘Chicken Run’, and ‘What Women Want’, grossed over $100 million. Since then, his movies have sold millions worldwide, and he has starred in movies such as ‘Edge of Darkness’, ‘Machete Kills’, and ‘The Expendables 3’.

Earnings & Salary

Year	Project	Salary
1977	Summer City	$400
1979	Mad Max	$15,000
1981	Gallipoli	$32,100
1981	The Road Warrior	$120,000
1984	The River	$500,000
1985	Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome	$1,200,000
1992	Lethal Weapon 3	$10,000,000
1994	Maverick	$15,000,000
1996	Ransom	$20,000,000
1997	Conspiracy Theory	$20,000,000
1998	Lethal Weapon 4	$25,000,000
2000	The Patriot	$25,000,000
2000	Chicken Run	$1,600,000
2002	We Were Soldiers	$25,000,000
2002	Signs	$25,000,000
Total Calculated Earnings:		$168,467,500

Early Film Salaries

Mel Gibson’s earliest recorded film salaries include just $400 for his 1977 film debut in Summer City. His earnings gradually increased throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, reaching $15,000 for Mad Max, $32,100 for Gallipoli, $120,000 for The Road Warrior, and $500,000 for The River. His first seven-figure payday was $1.2 million for the third Mad Max installment, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Lethal Weapon Salary

While Gibson’s salary for the first two Lethal Weapon films is unknown, he earned $10 million for Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), which was his first eight-figure payday. He was paid $25 million for Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), equivalent to $48.2 million today.

Multiple $25 Million Paychecks

In addition to earning $25 million for Lethal Weapon 4, Mel also earned $25 million for The Patriot (2000), We Were Soldiers (2002), and Signs (2002). In the late 90s and early 2000s, paychecks of this value were incredibly rare. Today, $25 million might be expected for top-tier stars, but after adjusting for inflation, Gibson’s $25 million paydays would range between $44 million and $49 million today.

The Passion of the Christ Earnings

The film that had the most significant impact on Mel Gibson’s net worth was The Passion of the Christ (2004), which was his own creation. He tried to get backing from Hollywood Studios, but given the topic of the film, none of the major studios wanted to take a risk on it.

Ultimately, Gibson funded the movie’s $30 million production budget through his company, Icon Productions. An additional $15 million was spent on marketing, which meant Gibson had $45 million riding on the project. The film was distributed via Newmarket Films, who took 50% of the profits, while Gibson kept the other 50%.

The Passion of the Christ grossed $612 million at the global box office, becoming Gibson’s highest-grossing film. After factoring in the $45 million budget, the box office profits alone would have been $557 million, earning Gibson $278.5 million. He also earned additional income through DVD sales and merchandising, reportedly earning him around $400 million in total from the film.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Gibson’s highest-grossing film came in 2004 when he starred in The Passion of the Christ, which grossed $612 million at the global box office. The movie had a budget of just $30 million. Five of his top ten were produced in the 1990s, and just one, Lethal Weapon 2, was made in the 80s.

Here’s a list of Mel Gibson’s ten highest-grossing movies, which took in over $3.4 billion at the global box office:

The Passion of the Christ – $612 Million (2004)
Signs – $408 Million (2002)
What Women Want – $374 Million (2000)
Pocahontas – $346 Million (1995)
Lethal Weapon 3 – $322 Million (1992)
Ransom – $309 Million (1996)
Casper – $288 Million (1995)
Lethal Weapon 4 – $285 Million (1998)
Sound of Freedom – $251 Million (2023)
Lethal Weapon 2 – $228 Million (1989)

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George Takei Net Worth

Published

3 days ago

Jul 20, 2025

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$14 Million
Age:	88
Born:	April 20, 1937
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Jul 22, 2025

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Introduction

George Takei is an American professional actor, author, and activist with an estimated net worth of $14 Million.

Star Trek (TV Series)

When George Takei first landed his famous role as Sulu in 1965, he began starring in the original version of the Sci-Fi television show, Star Trek. The show also featured several other now well-known actors, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Nichelle Nichols.

According to reports, in the first season, Shatner earned $5,000 per episode for his lead role as Captain Kirk, while Nimoy earned $2,500 per episode. Kelley and James Doohan also earned more than Takei, who was paid just $375 per episode. However, since this was in the mid-1960s, the figure would equate to roughly $3,733 per episode in today’s currency. As a result, this means that Takei should have earned $10,875 for Season one, or $108,300 after adjusting for inflation.

The leading cast members gradually began receiving pay increases as the seasons progressed; however, the exact figures are unknown. The cast also never had deals in place to receive residual payments from future reruns, as was the standard case for shows produced before the mid-1970s. In total, Takei starred in 52 episodes, which would have earned him a minimum of $19,500, but he likely also received small pay increases for seasons two and three.

Star Trek Films

Over the years, George Takei has reprised his role as Sulu in numerous Star Trek films, beginning with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. The film grossed $89 million at the global box office, a remarkably high figure at the time. These appearances continued with The Wrath of Khan (1982), The Search for Spock (1984), The Voyage Home (1986), The Final Frontier (1989), and The Undiscovered Country (1991). Each of these films grossed over $70 million worldwide, with Star Trek IV performing the best, raking in $110 million.

For the earlier films, none of the cast members’ salaries were publicly disclosed. However, it was reported that for the fifth and sixth films, Shatner earned $1.5 million each. Takei’s earnings from the six Star Trek films were likely significantly higher than his earnings from the original TV show.

Pay Dispute

In the 1990s, four of the franchise’s actors — James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, and George Takei — entered into a pay dispute with Paramount, claiming they were entitled to 2.5% of the revenues generated from using their likenesses for merchandising and marketing purposes.

At the time, Paramount had already grossed a reported $2 billion in retail revenues, and the actors had collectively received just $85,000 in royalties. Now, it’s unknown exactly which revenues are included within the $2 billion figure, as 2.5% of $2 billion would have equaled $50 million. The cast was specifically referring to revenues from merchandise sales, which included:

Toys & action figures
Board games
Video games
Collectibles
Clothing
Books
VHS tapes & CDs

The dispute was eventually settled outside of court for a total of $1 million, which meant each actor should have received $250,000. However, within this settlement, the actors agreed to make appearances at future promotional events. Considering that their initial demands, although not publicly reported, could have been for a figure in the tens of millions, the $1 million settlement was likely much lower than they were hoping to get.

Real Estate

In June 1996, George Takei purchased a 3,393-square-foot, three-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Los Angeles, California, for $610,000. According to public records, he still owns the property, which is now worth an estimated $3.7 million and costs him roughly $12,000 in annual property taxes.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Here’s a complete list of George Takei’s ten highest-grossing movies:

Mulan – $304 Million (1998)
You Don’t Mess with the Zohan – $204 Million (2008)
Free Birds – $110 Million (2013)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – $110 Million (1986)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – $97 Million (1991)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture – $83 Million (1979)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – $80 Million (1982)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – $77 Million (1984)
Kubo and the Two Strings – $76 Million (2016)
Larry Crowne – $75 Million (2011)

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Joe Manganiello Net Worth

Published

5 days ago

Jul 17, 2025

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Net Worth:	$40 Million
Age:	48
Born:	December 28, 1976
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Jul 22, 2025

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Introduction

Joe Manganiello is an American professional actor with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Since beginning his career as a professional actor in 1999, Joe Manganiello has spent over twenty-five years in the industry, starring in 79 projects. Some notable franchises that Manganiello has been involved with include Spider-Man and Magic Mike, which have contributed approximately $2.05 billion to his total box office revenues. At the time of writing, Manganiello’s films have grossed over $3.5 billion at the worldwide box office.

Before Wealth & Fame

Joe Manganiello was a serious athlete in high school, captaining not only the football team but also the basketball and volleyball teams. While Joe was initially interested in pursuing a sports career, a series of early injuries led him to reconsider his plans.

At the same time, he was also passionate about filmmaking, often creating short films with his friends. As many of his fans may know, Manganiello is a huge Dungeons & Dragons fan and previously spent a significant amount on his setup, but more on that later. He studied at the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University after making two attempts to get his application accepted.

Before Manganiello’s acting career took off, he held various jobs to support himself, including construction work, bouncer duties at nightclubs, and bodyguarding for A-list celebrities.

Highest-Grossing Movies

The Spider-Man and Magic Mike franchises have contributed $2.05 billion to Manganiello’s box office value, with his role as Flash Thompson producing his two highest-grossing films. Spider-Man 3 grossed $151 million in its opening weekend and $896 million overall. The original Spider-Man grossed slightly less, at $826 million, but on almost half the budget ($139 million vs. $258 million).

The Magic Mike trilogy didn’t do as well. Its box office numbers consistently dropped with each new installment. The first installment, released in 2012, grossed $167 million, followed by $120 million for the second, Magic Mike XXL. Fortunately, the production budgets for the first two films were low, $7 million and $14 million, respectively. However, Magic Mike’s Last Dance increased its budget dramatically to $40 million, yet it only grossed $57 million at the box office.

Here’s a complete list of Joe Manganiello’s ten highest-grossing movies:

Spider-Man 3 – $896 million (2007)
Spider-Man – $826 million (2002)
Justice League – $661 million (2017)
Rampage – $428 million (2018)
Smurfs: The Lost Village – $197 million (2017)
Magic Mike – $167 million (2012)
Magic Mike XXL – $123 million (2015)
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – $84 million (2012)
Playing with Fire – $69 million (2019)
Magic Mike’s Last Dance – $57 million (2023)

Sofia Vergara Divorce

Manganiello was married to actress Sofia Vergara for seven years from 2015 to 2023. The couple reportedly separated in July 2023 because Joe wanted to have children, but Vergara didn’t; however, Manganiello later stated that there was no ultimatum and that the couple naturally drifted apart over time.

As for their finances, the couple signed a prenuptial agreement before marriage, and thus, had kept all of their assets separate from each other. Neither party benefited financially from the divorce, and spousal support was waived.

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Pierce Brosnan Net Worth

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6 days ago

Jul 17, 2025

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Net Worth:	$200 Million
Age:	72
Born:	May 16, 1953
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Country of Origin:	Ireland
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Jul 22, 2025

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Introduction

Pierce Brosnan is an Irish professional actor, film producer, and environmental activist with an estimated net worth of $200 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned $41.1 million from all four James Bond films
Received a $16.5 million salary for Die Another Day

James Bond Salary

Year	Project	Salary
1995	GoldenEye	$4,000,000
1997	Tomorrow Never Dies	$8,200,000
1999	The World is Not Enough	$12,400,000
2002	Die Another Day	$16,500,000
Total Calculated Earnings:		$41,100,000

Brosnan starred in four James Bond Films and earned roughly an additional $4 million per appearance as time progressed. In 1995, Pierce earned a salary of $4 million for GoldenEye. His paycheck increased to $8.2 million for Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and $12.4 million for The World is Not Enough (1999). Brosnan’s final appearance in Die Another Day (2002) earned him $16.5 million, which brought his total earnings from the James Bond franchise to $41.1 million.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Although best known for his role as agent 007, James Bond, we’re sad to say that the Bond movies were not among the top three highest-grossing films of Brosnan’s career. In actual fact, his two biggest hits were from the Mamma Mia! films. The 2008 film grossed $695 million at the global box office, with the 2018 sequel reaching just $481 million. The third film on the list is 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire, and it is the oldest movie to feature in the top ten.

As for James Bond, Die Another Day grossed the most on the big screen, raking in $432 million. His other three appearances as 007 didn’t perform as well at the box office, but still grossed between $333 million and $362 million, totaling $1.55 billion from all four films.

Here’s a complete list of Pierce Brosnan’s ten highest-grossing movies:

Mamma Mia! – $695 million (2008)
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – $481 million (2018)
Mrs. Doubtfire – $441 million (1993)
Die Another Day – $432 million (2002)
Black Adam – $393 million (2022)
The World Is Not Enough – $362 million (1999)
GoldenEye – $352 million (1995)
Tomorrow Never Dies – $333 million (1997)
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief – $226 million (2010)
Dante’s Peak – $178 million (1997)

Real Estate

In 1996, Brosnan purchased a home in Malibu, which he sold in 2012. In 2000, he bought the beachfront property in Malibu. Over various summers, Pierce and Keely Smith rented the house for $250,000 per month.

In 2019, they spent $2.4 million on a relatively modest home in Santa Monica, California. They also own a multi-home compound on the Hawaiian island of Kauai near Anini Beach.

Vehicles

Brosnan owns an impressive car collection. Some of his notable cars include a Ford F-150, an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, a Range Rover Vogue HSE, a BMW 7 Series (specific model not specified), a BMW i8, and a Ford Anglia.