Adam Sandler | 50 First Dates

Adam Sandler is an American comedian turned producer. He skyrocketed to international fame as a Saturday Night Live cast member before making the jump to the film industry. At various moments during his career, he was named the world’s highest-paid entertainer. To this day, Sandler easily makes $50 to 60 million annually from his various endeavors. To some degree, that’s more than enough to make him one of the wealthiest actors in the world if you ask us.

Sandler received a $25 million paycheck for his 2004 film 50 First Dates. Imagine the total amount he earned for his other appearances in a number of classic Sandler comedies, including The Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Mr. Deeds, to name just a few. He also produced these movies under his own production company, the Happy Madison Production company.