Highest-paid Film and Television Roles of All Time

Actors can make millions for just one movie or TV show season. But these actors were talented enough to nab the highest-paying gigs in Hollywood!

Jim Carrey — Yes Man, $30 Million

Jim Carrey in "Yes Man"

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Multi-talented comedian Jim Carrey became a household name thanks to his many funny appearances in film and television. Born in Ontario, Canada, he gained global fame when he starred in a string of blockbuster comedies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Truman Show, and Bruce Almighty.

It has been reported that during the height of his comedy career, Carrey took home around $20 million per movie. But for his role in the 2008 romantic comedy Yes Man, the actor received a fat paycheck of $30 million! With such impressive performances and a multi-million-dollar salary, it’s no surprise that his net worth is an astonishing $180 million!

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