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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Gus Van Sant Net Worth
Gus Van Sant net worth: Gus Van Sant is an American director, writer, producer, editor, musician, and photographer who has a net worth of $20 million. Gus Van Sant has earned his net worth
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James Gunn Net Worth
James Gunn net worth and salary: James Gunn is an American filmmaker and studio executive who has a net worth of $70 million. James Gunn is best known for directing the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film series.
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John G. Avildsen Net Worth
John G. Avildsen Net Worth: John G. Avildsen is an American film director who has a net worth of $20 million. John G. Avildsen
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Robert Altman Net Worth
Robert Altman Net Worth: Robert Altman was an American director, writer, and producer who had a net worth of $60 million dollars. Robert Altman
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Jonathan Demme Net Worth
Jonathan Demme Net Worth: Jonathan Demme was an American filmmaker, writer and director who had a net worth of $40 million. Jonathan Demme began his film industry career in the early 1970s with
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Robert Zemeckis Net Worth
Robert Zemeckis net worth: Robert Zemeckis is a Lithuanian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $80 million.
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Edward Zwick Net Worth
Edward Zwick net worth: Edward Zwick is an American film and television director, writer, and producer who has a net worth of $25 million. Edward Zwick is best known for directing such films as
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Jody Hill Net Worth
Jody Hill net worth: Jody Hill is an American screenwriter and director who has a net worth of $10 million. Jody Hill first gained recognition after writing, directing, and starring in the 2006 independent film, "The Foot Fist Way," with fellow comedian Danny McBride.
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Denis Villeneuve Net Worth
Denis Villeneuve net worth: Denis Villeneuve is a Canadian film director and writer who has a net worth of $16 million. Denis Villeneuve was
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Terry Gilliam Net Worth
Terry Gilliam net worth: Terry Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, animator, comedian, and actor who has a net worth of $50 million. Terry Gilliam first came to recognition as a member
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William Friedkin Net Worth
William Friedkin net worth: William Friedkin was an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter who had a net worth of $70 million at the time of his death. William Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 29, 1935. He died on August 7, 2023 at the age of 87.
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John Singleton Net Worth
John Singleton Net Worth and Salary: John Singleton was an American director, writer and producer who had a net worth of $35 million at the time of his death in April 2019. John Singleton attended Pasadena City College before
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Cecil B. DeMille Net Worth
Cecil B. DeMille Net Worth: Cecil B. DeMille was an American film director and producer who had a net worth equal to $50 million at the time of his death
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Chris Columbus Net Worth
Chris Columbus net worth and salary: Chris Columbus is an American filmmaker who has a net worth of
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David Leitch Net Worth
David Leitch is a filmmaker, actor, and stunt performer who has a net worth of $12 million. David Leitch known for directing such action films as "Atomic Blonde," "Deadpool 2,