Samuel L. Jackson | Marvel Cinematic Universe

Samuel L. Jackson is one if not the most prominent black actor in Hollywood. He rose to fame back in the ’80s and has been on a long list of blockbusters since then. Throughout his colorful career, Jackson has appeared in over 150 films. Among them are Goodfellas, Jurassic Park, Snakes on a Plane, Star Wars, Pulp Fiction, and Django Unchained.

Jackson has also been given credit for being one of the richest actors in the industry. As of 2021, he has an estimated personal fortune of $250 million. And his box office success grosses an average of $89.9 million per film. Moreover, he is a savvy negotiator and saw reports to receive $4 million to $6 million for each time he appears as Nick Fury in any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. More importantly, even if his roles require only seconds of screentime, he still receives millions.