Directors
These are the richest directors in the world! Here you will find a listing of the highest paid movie directors, past and current. Action, romance, comedy, drama - legends like Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and James Cameron don't just direct the actors and the mis-en-scene. They also command huge mis-en-salaries. Who makes the most out of all of them? Find out at our Top 50 Richest Directors list.
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David O. Russell Net Worth
David O. Russell net worth and salary: David O. Russell is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who has a net worth of
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McG Net Worth
McG Net Worth: McG, aka Joseph McGinty Nichol, is an American film director, film/television producer and former record producer who has a net worth of $60 million.
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Ken Loach Net Worth
Ken Loach Net Worth: Ken Loach is an English director who has a net worth of $5 million. Ken Loach was born in Nuneaton,
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Alfonso Cuarón Net Worth
Alfonso Cuarón is a Mexican director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor who has a net worth of $50 million. Alfonso Cuarón became
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John Milius Net Worth
John Milius net worth: John Milius is an American screenwriter, producer, and director who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. John Milius
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Steve McQueen Net Worth
Sir Steve McQueen is a British director, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $20 million. Steve McQueen (not to be confused with the late American actor of the same name) won an Academy Award for the 2013 film "12 Years a Slave,"
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John Woo Net Worth
John Woo Net Worth: John Woo is a Hong Kong film director, writer and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. John Woo was born in China and has an
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Freddie Wong Net Worth
Freddie Wong net worth: Freddie Wong is an American filmmaker and musician who has a net worth of $6 million dollars.
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Duncan Jones Net Worth
Duncan Jones is a British screenwriter, director and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. Duncan is the son of rock musician David Bowie and model Angela Barnett. He is the only child of that marriage which lasted from 1970 – 1980.
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Neil LaBute Net Worth
Neil LaBute Net Worth: Neil LaBute is an American director and writer who has a net worth of $4 million. Born in 1963 in Detroit,
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Bobby Farrelly Net Worth
Bobby Farrelly net worth: Bobby Farrelly is an American director, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $40 million. Bobby Farrelly was
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Peter Farrelly Net Worth
Peter Farrelly net worth: Peter Farrelly is an American director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist who has a net worth of $40 million. Peter Farrelly
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Julian Schnabel Net Worth
Julian Schnabel net worth: Julian Schnabel is an American artist, director, writer, and producer who has a net worth of $50 million. Julian Schnabel became a major figure in the Neo-expressionism movement in the '80s and became well known for his plate paintings.
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Barry Sonnenfeld Net Worth
Barry Sonnenfeld net worth and salary: Barry Sonnenfeld is an American film and television director, producer, actor, and former cinematographer who has a net worth of $80 million.
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Terrence Malick Net Worth
Terrence Malick is an award-winning film director who has a net worth of $10 million. Terrence Malick has enjoyed a multi-decade career, producing and directing a string of popular