Hugh Jackman

Net Worth: $180 Million

Movie: X-Men

Character: James “Logan” Howlett / Wolverine

Australian actor, producer, and singer, Hugh Michael Jackman, is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise. He was given credit by Guinness World Records for having the longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero. Jackman was involved in a total of 10 films from 2000 to 2017, playing Wolverine. Before his role as Wolverine, he was offered a role on the Australian series Correlli back in 1995, eventually moving to stage musicals the following year. He acted in the production of Sunset Boulevard and Beauty and the Beast.

Due to his huge success as Wolverine in numerous Marvel films, he now has a total net worth of $180 million. When he first signed on for the role of Wolverine, he was given a salary of $500,000. When the success of both the character and the franchise skyrocketed, he eventually earned upwards of $20 million for each film.