They say you’re only as good as your last movie, but some of the actors on this list might disagree with that old adage. Though they’re at the top of their class in box office totals, they’ve each had their fair share of flops. Their hits, however, are among the biggest movies of all time. We should note for the time being, these totals account for domestic box office returns only and do not factor in inflation. Furthermore, only major roles for the actors are being counted, cameos are not a factor, and given the climate of blockbuster box office totals these days, we’ll be sure to update this article as more movies featuring the actors below continue to roll out.
15 Highest Grossing Actors
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #15: Ian McKellen
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #15: Ian McKellen
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #15: Ian McKellen
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #14: Anthony Daniels
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #14: Anthony Daniels
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #14: Anthony Daniels
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #13: Stellan Skarsgard
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #13: Stellan Skarsgard
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #13: Stellan Skarsgard
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #12: Bruce Willis
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #12: Bruce Willis
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #12: Bruce Willis
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #11: Robin Williams
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #11: Robin Williams
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #11: Robin Williams
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #10: Michael Caine
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #10: Michael Caine
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #10: Michael Caine
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #9: Gary Oldman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #9: Gary Oldman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #9: Gary Oldman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #8: Johnny Depp
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #8: Johnny Depp
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #8: Johnny Depp
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #7: Robert Downey, Jr.
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #7: Robert Downey, Jr.
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #7: Robert Downey, Jr.
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #6: Tom Cruise
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #6: Tom Cruise
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #6: Tom Cruise
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #5: Eddie Murphy
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #5: Eddie Murphy
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #5: Eddie Murphy
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #4: Tom Hanks
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #4: Tom Hanks
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #4: Tom Hanks
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #3: Morgan Freeman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #3: Morgan Freeman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #3: Morgan Freeman
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #2: Harrison Ford
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #2: Harrison Ford
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #2: Harrison Ford
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #1: Samuel L. Jackson
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #1: Samuel L. Jackson
Highest Grossing Actors of All Time #1: Samuel L. Jackson