Tom Hanks | Saving Private Ryan

Considered the fourth highest-grossing actor in North America, Tom Hanks has undoubtedly made his mark. His films have earned more than $4.9 billion in North America alone. This winning performance started when he took on a series of comedy films such as Splash and A League of Their Own. He gathered media attention and was given more roles, eventually landing big projects like Apollo 13, Captain Phillips, and Sully.

Apart from acting, Hanks is also active in both the political and philanthropic circles. He has made significant charitable donations to the Republican party, too. He is also very vocal about his stand on many issues. Hanks was confident enough to have his lawyers negotiate “act now, get paid later” deals with his excellent commercial record. One of them was with Saving Private Ryan. The move proved to be profitable as the actor earned $40 million in income, investments and royalties combined.