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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Robert Towne Net Worth
Robert Towne was an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor who had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death. Robert Towne was born in Los Angeles, California in November 1934. He died on July 1, 2024 at the age of 89.
Jon Chu Net Worth
Jon Chu net worth: Jon Chu is an American filmmaker and actor who has a net worth of $25 million. Jon Chu was born in Palo Alto, California in November 1979.
Paul Verhoeven Net Worth
Paul Verhoeven is a Dutch film director, screenwriter and producer who has a net worth of $12 million. Paul Verhoeven is best known for producing films which contain graphic sex
Jason Reitman Net Worth
Jason Reitman is a filmmaker who has a net worth of $50 million. Jason Reitman directed such films as "Thank You For Smoking," "Juno," "Up in the Air," "Young Adult,"
Frank Marshall Net Worth
Frank Marshall net worth: Frank Marshall is an American film producer and director who has a net worth of $300 million. That is a combined net worth with his wife since 1987
David O. Russell Net Worth
David O. Russell net worth and salary: David O. Russell is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who has a net worth of
McG Net Worth
McG Net Worth: McG, aka Joseph McGinty Nichol, is an American film director, film/television producer and former record producer who has a net worth of $60 million.
Ken Loach Net Worth
Ken Loach Net Worth: Ken Loach is an English director who has a net worth of $5 million. Ken Loach was born in Nuneaton,
Alfonso Cuarón Net Worth
Alfonso Cuarón is a Mexican director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor who has a net worth of $50 million. Alfonso Cuarón became
John Milius Net Worth
John Milius net worth: John Milius is an American screenwriter, producer, and director who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. John Milius
Steve McQueen Net Worth
Sir Steve McQueen is a British director, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $20 million. Steve McQueen (not to be confused with the late American actor of the same name) won an Academy Award for the 2013 film "12 Years a Slave,"
John Woo Net Worth
John Woo Net Worth: John Woo is a Hong Kong film director, writer and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. John Woo was born in China and has an
Freddie Wong Net Worth
Freddie Wong net worth: Freddie Wong is an American filmmaker and musician who has a net worth of $6 million dollars.
Duncan Jones Net Worth
Duncan Jones is a British screenwriter, director and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. Duncan is the son of rock musician David Bowie and model Angela Barnett. He is the only child of that marriage which lasted from 1970 – 1980.
Neil LaBute Net Worth
Neil LaBute Net Worth: Neil LaBute is an American director and writer who has a net worth of $4 million. Born in 1963 in Detroit,