Dead Celebrity Net Worth Index
The Richest Deceased Actors in the World (2026)
Explore 68 celebrity profiles ordered by estimated net worth using the filters you've selected.
Welcome to the Pop Quest Celebrity Net Worth Index — your real-time guide to the richest celebrities in the world.
This page focuses on one pop culture lane, making it easy to see who comes out on top in this category right now.
We also include legendary stars who have died, because their wealth, legacy, and impact on pop culture still shape the conversation today.
Who is the richest deceased actor in the world right now?
Right now, this is the late icon sitting at the top of this category in the Pop Quest money rankings.
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Browse dead-celeb rankings by category and see which iconic names still dominate through royalties, estates and lasting pop culture impact.
| # | Celebrity | Worth | Pop Quest Rank | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elizabeth TaylorRIP
Actor · Global
|
£600,000,000 | #268 | Global |
| 2 |
Robert RedfordRIP
Actor · Global
|
£150,000,000 | #396 | Global |
| 3 |
David BowieRIP
Actor · Global
|
£100,000,000 | #1941 | Global |
| 4 |
Matthew PerryRIP
Actor · Global
|
£75,000,000 | #4282 | Global |
| 5 |
Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare)RIP
Actor · Global
|
£60,000,000 | #960 | Global |
| 6 |
Rob ReinerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£60,000,000 | #13 | Global |
| 7 |
John BeamRIP
Actor · Global
|
£50,000,000 | #3227 | Global |
| 8 |
Robin WilliamsRIP
Actor · Global
|
£50,000,000 | #450 | Global |
| 9 |
Audrey HepburnRIP
Actor · Global
|
£45,000,000 | #1073 | Global |
| 10 |
Brigitte BardotRIP
Actor · Global
|
£45,000,000 | #1354 | Global |
| 11 |
James StewartRIP
Actor · Global
|
£40,000,000 | #2919 | Global |
| 12 |
Bing CrosbyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£30,000,000 | #1236 | Global |
| 13 |
Dennis HopperRIP
Actor · Global
|
£30,000,000 | #2030 | Global |
| 14 |
Patrick SwayzeRIP
Actor · Global
|
£30,000,000 | #4838 | Global |
| 15 |
Ronald ReaganRIP
Actor · Global
|
£30,000,000 | #5310 | Global |
| 16 |
Kirstie AlleyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£25,000,000 | #3696 | Global |
| 17 |
Val KilmerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£25,000,000 | #6146 | Global |
| 18 |
Anne BancroftRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20,000,000 | #955 | Global |
| 19 |
Heath LedgerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20,000,000 | #287 | Global |
| 20 |
Paul WalkerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20,000,000 | #4892 | Global |
| 21 |
Ray LiottaRIP
Actor · Global
|
£20,000,000 | #5112 | Global |
| 22 |
Maggie SmithRIP
Actor · UK
|
£18,000,000 | #4075 | UK |
| 23 |
Alan RickmanRIP
Actor · UK
|
£16,000,000 | #460 | UK |
| 24 |
John CandyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£15,000,000 | #3231 | Global |
| 25 |
Barbara WindsorRIP
Actor · UK
|
£12,000,000 | #1106 | UK |
| 26 |
Dick HammerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£12,000,000 | #2074 | Global |
| 27 |
Julian McMahonRIP
Actor · Global
|
£12,000,000 | #3409 | Global |
| 28 |
Ahn Sung-kiRIP
Actor · Global
|
£10,000,000 | #660 | Global |
| 29 |
Bruce LeeRIP
Actor · Global
|
£10,000,000 | #147 | Global |
| 30 |
Lisa Marie PresleyRIP
Actor · Global
|
£9,000,000 | #3941 | Global |
| 31 |
Caroline FlackRIP
Actor · UK
|
£8,000,000 | #1469 | UK |
| 32 |
Catherine O'HaraRIP
Actor · Global
|
£8,000,000 | #449 | Global |
| 33 |
Marilyn MonroeRIP
Actor · Global
|
£8,000,000 | #4142 | Global |
| 34 |
Michael ReaganRIP
Actor · Global
|
£8,000,000 | #4400 | Global |
| 35 |
Willie GarsonRIP
Actor · Global
|
£8,000,000 | #6284 | Global |
| 36 |
Anton YelchinRIP
Actor · Global
|
£7,000,000 | #996 | Global |
| 37 |
Eric DaneRIP
Actor · Global
|
£6,000,000 | #456 | Global |
| 38 |
James Van Der BeekRIP
Actor · Global
|
£6,000,000 | #301 | Global |
| 39 |
Béla TarrRIP
Actor · Global
|
£5,000,000 | #1137 | Global |
| 40 |
Conchata FerrellRIP
Actor · Global
|
£4,000,000 | #1738 | Global |
| 41 |
James Michael TylerRIP
Actor · Global
|
£4,000,000 | #2904 | Global |
| 42 |
Jung Eun-wooRIP
Actor · Global
|
£4,000,000 | #3425 | Global |
| 43 |
Michelle TrachtenbergRIP
Actor · Global
|
£4,000,000 | #4433 | Global |
| 44 |
John FortéRIP
Actor · Global
|
£3,500,000 | #3240 | Global |
| 45 |
Anne HecheRIP
Actor · Global
|
£3,000,000 | #961 | Global |
| 46 |
Derek MartinRIP
Actor · UK
|
£3,000,000 | #2036 | UK |
| 47 |
Megan MarshackRIP
Actor · Global
|
£3,000,000 | #4319 | Global |
| 48 |
Naya RiveraRIP
Actor · Global
|
£3,000,000 | #4599 | Global |
| 49 |
Paul RitterRIP
Actor · UK
|
£3,000,000 | #4882 | UK |
| 50 |
Cory MonteithRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,500,000 | #1763 | Global |
| 51 |
Edward HerrmannRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #2198 | Global |
| 52 |
Gig YoungRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #2522 | Global |
| 53 |
James RansoneRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #2916 | Global |
| 54 |
Jayne TrckaRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #3019 | Global |
| 55 |
John Heard (actor)RIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #3247 | Global |
| 56 |
Mark SallingRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #4174 | Global |
| 57 |
Pat FinnRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #4821 | Global |
| 58 |
Richard DysartRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #5173 | Global |
| 59 |
T. K. CarterRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #5824 | Global |
| 60 |
Thuy TrangRIP
Actor · Global
|
£2,000,000 | #5940 | Global |
| 61 |
Bud CortRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1,500,000 | #1380 | Global |
| 62 |
Buddy DuressRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1,500,000 | #1381 | Global |
| 63 |
Demond WilsonRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1,500,000 | #261 | Global |
| 64 |
K
Kanbolat Görkem ArslanRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1,500,000 | #3457 | Global |
| 65 |
Tom NoonanRIP
Actor · Global
|
£1,500,000 | #6013 | Global |
| 66 |
Lloyd Avery IIRIP
Actor · Global
|
£800,000 | #3965 | Global |
| 67 |
Judith BarsiRIP
Actor · Global
|
£500,000 | #3394 | Global |
| 68 |
June BrownRIP
Actor · UK
|
£500,000 | #3423 | UK |
Who is the richest deceased actor in 2026?
Estate income, catalog sales, royalties and enduring fame can keep a star near the very top for years. Pop Quest keeps this list fresh so you can see which late icons still dominate the money race.
Why are deceased celebrities included in these rankings?
Some stars continue to earn huge sums long after their deaths through estates, music streams, book sales, licensing, film rights and cultural staying power. They still matter to the story of pop culture — so they still matter here.