'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr highest-earning actor - Forbes
- 10 years ago
Robert Downey Jr, the star of Disney's Marvel superhero film franchises "Iron Man," and "The Avengers," is Hollywood's highest paid actor for the second consecutive year, with estimated earnings of $75 million, according to Forbes.com.
The 49-year-old star made most of his money from "Iron Man 3," which made $1.2 billion dollars at the global box office.
Former wrestler Dwayne Johnson who starred in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," and the "Fast and Furious," films, jumped into second place this year with earnings of $52 million.
Johnson was followed by "Hangover," star Bradley Cooper, who made third place with $46 million in earnings.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who had a lucrative year with "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "The Great Gatsby, came in fourth at $39 million in earnings.
And Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, star of the "Thor" series, rounded out the top five with $37 million.
Spots number six, seven and eight, went to "Taken" star Liam Neeson with $36 mi
The 49-year-old star made most of his money from "Iron Man 3," which made $1.2 billion dollars at the global box office.
Former wrestler Dwayne Johnson who starred in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," and the "Fast and Furious," films, jumped into second place this year with earnings of $52 million.
Johnson was followed by "Hangover," star Bradley Cooper, who made third place with $46 million in earnings.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who had a lucrative year with "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "The Great Gatsby, came in fourth at $39 million in earnings.
And Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, star of the "Thor" series, rounded out the top five with $37 million.
Spots number six, seven and eight, went to "Taken" star Liam Neeson with $36 mi