Top 10 Richest Black Actors in the World 2025

At times, Black people were not shown in Hollywood movies at all, but the scenario has now entirely been changed because we have come a long way since then. We all have witnessed that there is hardly a film in Hollywood without the presence of an Afro-American actor. Over the past few years, we have witnessed a significant number of black actors making waves in Hollywood. Moreover, we have witnessed in the top ten richest actors list in the world where Tyler Pery has topped the list with a $1.4 billion net worth, leaving all the actors behind. He has left a stone unturned to lift the black people in the world forum. Additionally, he is one of those who has paved the way for the next generation or upcoming Afro-American entertainers to foothold in the industry.

Who leads the list of the Richest black actors in the world?

Let’s take a deep dive into the wealth of the top 10 richest black actors in the world as of 2025

10. Martin Lawrence – $110 million

Full Name: Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence

Net Worth: $110 million

Salary: $6 million

DOB: April 16, 1965

Birthplace: Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany

Height: 171 cm

Profession: An American actor and comedian

Nationality: American

Martin Lawrence is a German-born black American actor. At times, he has also been among Hollywood’s highest-paid actors, earning up to $20 million per film. His net worth is a cumulative sum of the money he has earned during his early days as a film, stand-up comedian, scriptwriter, boxing talk show host, and movie director.

9. Jamie Foxx – $150 million

Full Name: Eric Marlon Bishop

Net Worth: $150 million

Salary: Around $16.67 million a year

DOB: December 13, 1967

Birthplace: Terell, Texas, US

Height: 175 cm

Profession: An American actor, comedian, and Singer

Nationality: American

Foxx has earned this money through his stand-up comedy and sketch comedy, plus TV work, film roles, and music. His multitalented and uncanny ability has ensured his position on this list. At times, he has earned $12 million per movie.

8. Ice Cube – $160 million

Full Name: O’Shea Jackson Sr

Net Worth: $160 million

Salary: $15 million

DOB: June 15, 1969

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, US

Height: 172 cm

Profession: An American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer

Nationality: American

Ice Cube is an American rapper, actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $160 million. Initially earning fame and fortune as a member of NWA, Ice Cube has had a highly successful solo career. He has also written, produced, and starred in a number of films. The biggest chunk of his wealth comes from comedy alone, allowing him to be part of the list.

7. Eddie Murphy – $200 million

Full Name: Edward Regan Murphy

Net Worth: $200 million

Salary: $20 million

DOB: April 3, 1961

Birthplace: New York City, US

Height: 175 cm

Profession: An American actor, comedian, and singer

Nationality: American

He has amassed a $200 million fortune through his work as an actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, producer, director, voice actor, and stand-up comedian. He is one of the highest-grossing actors in film history, with his films earning almost $7 billion worldwide, making him the sixth highest-grossing American actor. In the late 80s, 90s, and 2000s, Murphy was consistently one of the highest-paid actors in the world, routinely earning $20 million per movie.

Full Name: Samuel Leroy Jackson

Net Worth: $250 million

Salary: $10 million-$20 million

DOB: December 21, 1948

Birthplace: Washington, DC, US

Height: 189 cm

Profession: An American actor

Nationality: American

Samuel L. Jackson has been one of the most iconic, dynamic, successful, and recognized actors of his generation. He is well-known for his dynamic range, unmatched screen presence, and unforgettable lines. Jackson has played a pivotal role in Hollywood. With a career spanning over four decades, the films in which he has appeared collectively grossed more than $27 billion worldwide. His roles in films such as The Avengers and Star Wars have solidified him as one of the highest-paid and most recognizable actors.

5. Morgan Freeman – $250 million

Full Name: Morgan Freeman

Net Worth: $250 million

Salary: $10 million per movie

DOB: June 1, 1937

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, US

Height: 188 cm

Profession: An American actor, producer, and narrator

Nationality: American

Morgan Freeman is an American actor, television producer, and director. He is another of the highest-paid black actors in Hollywood who has spent more than 50 years in the industry.  He is one of the top-paid black actors, with an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2025. He has a combined total box office gross of around $4.57 billion, with an average of around $71.5 million per film.

4. Denzel Washington – $300 million

Full Name: Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. 

Net Worth: $300 Million

Salary: $60 to $80 million

DOB: December 28, 1954

Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, US

Height: 185 cm

Profession: American actor, producer, and director.

Nationality: American

Denzel is an American actor, producer, and director. He is well known for his dramatic roles on both the stage and screen. The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century in 2020. Denzel’s most notable financial successes include American Gangster, with $267.9 million in box office revenue, and The Equalizer, with $192.9 million in earnings.

3. Will Smith – $370 million

Full Name: Willard Carroll Smith II

Net Worth: $370 million

Salary: $26 million

DOB: September 25, 1968

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Height: 188 cm

Profession: An American actor, rapper, and film producer

Nationality: American

Will Smith is a renowned American actor, rapper, and producer. Who has proved his mettle in Hollywood, which is reflected in Will Smith’s net worth of $350 million. His versatile, multitalented quality and uncanny ability allowed him to successfully make the switch from rap music to acting, where he has sailed through remarkably. One of the most liked faces in Men in Black, Bad Boyes, and I am Legend. He is one of the ever-young black male actors with an estimated net worth of $370 million.

2. Bill Cosby – $400 Million

Full Name: William Henry Cosby Jr.

Net Worth: $400 million

Salary: $4 million per episode, equivalent to $8 million today

DOB: July 12, 1937

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Height: 185 cm

Profession: Retired American comedian, actor, and media personality

Nationality: American

Bill Cosby is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, and author. He started his career in the television show I Spy, followed by his sitcom The Bill Cosby Show, which lasted for two seasons from 1969 to 1971. The show earned an estimated $1.5 billion. Initially, Bill Cosby’s salary was $1 million per episode. It grew to $4 million per episode, equivalent to $8 million today, plus syndication royalties. His 20% ownership stake generated over $300 million in royalties.

1. Tyler Perry – $1.4 Billion

Full Name: Tyler Perry

Net Worth: $1.4 Billion

Salary: $90 Million

DOB: September 13, 1969

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana

Height: 196 cm

Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, and Writer

Nationality: American

Acting is not the sole reason for his billion-dollar fortune; it is his business acumen. According to Forbes, the Madea” franchise has grossed more than $660 million. He is the only actor in Hollywood who owns his studio, which allows him to produce content in-house and eliminate the middleman. Additionally, he has a partnership with media giants like ViacomCBS, which gives him a 25% stake in the BET+ platform, worth $60 million. Forbes also reported that Tyler Perry has about $300 million in cash and investments and $40 million in homes and toys. All this culminated in making him the world’s richest actor.

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