Ron Howard – $160 million

Ron Howard is one of the most renowned filmmakers in Hollywood. Prior to becoming a successful film director, he was known for playing high-profile roles in television sitcoms as a young actor. Ron made his mark as a director-producer with the movie A Beautiful Mind, which made $313 million at the box office. He followed up his directorial success with The Da Vinci Code, based on Dan Brown’s famous yet controversial novel.

Interestingly, Ron said in an interview with CNBC’s Closing Bell that one of the biggest mistakes he has made was hiring a financial advisor. Yikes! Maybe he is one of those people who would rather attend to his own affairs on his own. He has indeed shown that this was possible even for a celebrity like him. Now, thanks to his own financial management, Ron and the rest of the Howard household enjoy financial security. Given the director’s magnanimous net worth, we’re guessing that the wealth shall run for several generations to come.