The World’s Richest Actor Is Someone Many People Have Never Heard Of

Have you noticed that we’ve never heard of the highest-paid actor? You’ve never heard of that actor because this person hasn’t appeared in any movies for over six years. Indeed, you may even be hearing this name for the first time in your life—and you won’t be the only one.

Who Is the Richest Actor?

The richest actor in the world is a woman and her name is Jami Gertz. She was an active actress from 1981 to 2017. Yet despite starring in 1987’s horror-comedy The Lost Boys, Twister, and Sixteen Candles, Gertz’s career by no means matches up to the likes of superstar actresses such as Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lawrence.

But for a relatively modest career by A-list standards, her net worth is more than an astonishing $3 billion—partly in thanks to her long-time husband, businessman Antony Ressler, who is worth over $7.5 billion. In tandem with her husband, the two are part owners of NBA team Atlanta Hawks. They also own a small part of the Milwaukee Beavers. Now, that’s what we call a businesswoman!

Giving Back Is Important

Despite being the richest actor out there, Jami is also a humble and generous person. She and her spouse often make donations to several charity organizations.

In 2012, the Giving Back Fund announced them as the number one donor with a record $10 million donation to the Ressler-Gertz Foundation. So, not only do you not know her, but she’s also nice. Like most people!