Top 10 Richest Comedians



Who says comedy doesn’t pay? Many comedians have honed their skills and become filthy rich by becoming actors, producers, and writers. Take a look at the ten wealthiest comedians:  

10. Jay Leno- Net Worth $350 Million 

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno host and car enthusiast made most of his millions while hosting the famous show. Leno was with the show for 22 years. Since then, he has started his show Jay Leno’s Garage, which shows his love for cars and motorcycles. 

9. David Letterman – Net Worth $400 Million

David Letterman was a staple of late-night television for 33 years with Late Night with David Letterman and The Late Show with David Letterman. He has been extremely successful with his natural comedic charisma, which has helped him earn his millions. 

8. Byron Allen- Net Worth $400 Million

Byron Allen may not be a household name like others on this list. Still, he is a comedian and producer who has made millions over the years from his television shows and other credits and acquisitions. 

7. Bill Cosby – Net Worth $400 Million

The 83-year-old Cosby began his journey in the ’70s with small films and standup comedy but made his mark in the ’80s with the extremely popular The Cosby Show, in which he starred and produced. He also had an animated television series titled Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

6. Larry David- Net Worth $400 Million

Larry David helped create and write the hit sitcom Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld. He also wrote, starred in, and produced his show, Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. With both series being major successes, David has earned over $400 million for his troubles. 

5. Ellen DeGeneres- Net Worth $450 Million

DeGeneres began her career as a standup comic in the early ’80s. She has since been the host of her show twice, with the second becoming enormously popular. She has also hosted many award shows and done commercial work, added to her bank account. 

4. Matt Stone – Net Worth $500 Million

Matt Stone is one half of the duo to create and produce the show South Park. Stone has also made feature films as well as Broadway productions. 

3. Trey Parker – Net Worth $500 Million

Parker is the second half of the South Park partnership. Paired with Matt Stone, Parker has benefited from producing movies as well as the hit show. With South Park being such a significant hit, Parker and Stone have become multi-millionaires. 

2. Matt Groening- Net Worth $500 Million

Matt Groening is the creator, producer, and animator of The Simpsons and Futurama. The Simpsons are currently the longest-running show on television, helping Groening to his $500 million fortune. 

1. Jerry Seinfeld- Net Worth $950 Million

Seinfeld began his career as a standup comedian until he created and starred in his own show Seinfeld. He blows away everyone else on this list, almost doubling the closest person with a whopping $950 million to his name. 

Being funny can bring you one big payday if you play your cards right. And don’t make too much fun of that class clown. He could end up on a list like this one day.

James D. Creviston

James D. Creviston is a writer, blogger, comedian, and podcaster in Los Angeles. He is the producer of the wildly popular Clean Comedy Hour stand up show, as well as the co-host of The Clean Comedy Podcast. James has been doing stand up for the last three years and has performed in LA and NY at some of the hottest clubs. James is a former veteran of the United States Navy as well as a graduate of the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is an avid comic book, television, and movie nerd. James can be seen performing his clean comedy all over the United States and heard giving advice on his weekly podcast The Clean Comedy Podcast.

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