These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Keanu Reeves, $262 Million

For all three Matrix films, Keanu Reeves made $262 million in total. He played the lead role, Neo, and the films are still in cultural relevance today. He's arguably never had a more influential role.

Johnny Depp, $300 Million

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise earned Johnny Depp $300 million. The character of Jack Sparrow has influence far beyond the Disney films and has kept Depp in the business despite various personal scandals. No role has ever earned him as much success as Captain Jack.

Next Page →

Advertisement

The More You Know

  • Steven Spielberg pops up for a cameo in Vanilla Sky wearing a Pre-Crime baseball cap.
  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
  • The beer used while filming of the Hobbit was custom made by New Zealand brewers. It was a 1% dark stout called "Sobering Thought".
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
Next Page →

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.