Comedy is a lucrative business, and some of the funniest people in the world have built a fortune with their jokes, sketches, and comedic talent. According to the latest wealth data available, the list of the 25 richest comedians in the world is an impressive one. The list includes some familiar names and some surprises, but all of them have one thing in common: they have made millions by making people laugh.
Jerry Seinfeld - $950 million
Jerry Seinfeld's successful sitcom “Seinfeld” is still one of the most popular shows of all time. This has helped him build a fortune of nearly a billion dollars.
Larry David - $800 million
Larry David, the co-creator of “Seinfeld,” is the second richest comedian in the world. He is also the creator of the hit show “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Matt Groening - $600 million
Matt Groening, the creator of the iconic animated show “The Simpsons,” has amassed a fortune of $600 million.
Trey Parker - $600 million
Trey Parker is co-creator of the hilarious animated show “South Park.” He has also co-written a musical called “The Book of Mormon.”
Matt Stone - $600 million
Matt Stone is the other half of the “South Park” creative duo. He has also worked on “The Book of Mormon.”
Ellen DeGeneres - $500 million
Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most successful talk show hosts in history, and her comedic talents have helped her build a fortune of $500 million.
Jay Leno - $450 million
Jay Leno hosted “The Tonight Show” for 22 years, and his comedic talent helped him build a fortune of $450 million.
David Letterman - $400 million
David Letterman is another late-night talk show host who became incredibly wealthy by entertaining millions of people. He has a net worth of $400 million.
Bill Cosby - $400 million
Bill Cosby was once one of the most beloved comedians in the world, but his career has since been mired in controversy. Nevertheless, he has managed to amass a fortune of $400 million.
Ray Romano - $200 million
Ray Romano starred in the hit show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and his comedic talent helped him build a fortune of $200 million.
Seth MacFarlane - $200 million
Seth MacFarlane is the creator of the animated shows “Family Guy” and “American Dad.” He also directed the movies “Ted” and “Ted 2.”
Ricky Gervais - $130 million
Ricky Gervais became famous for his role in the British version of “The Office,” and he has since become a successful comedian and actor.
Sacha Baron Cohen - $130 million
Sacha Baron Cohen is known for his outrageous characters like “Borat” and “Ali G.” He has also starred in movies like “Les Misérables” and “Hugo.”
Steve Carell - $80 million
Steve Carell starred in “The Office” and “40-Year-Old Virgin,” and he has since become one of the most successful comedic actors in Hollywood.
Kevin James - $80 million Kevin James starred in the hit show “King of Queens,” and he has since become a successful movie star.
Jeff Foxworthy - $75 million
Jeff Foxworthy is known for his “You might be a redneck” jokes and his successful sitcom “The Jeff Foxworthy Show.”
George Lopez - $50 million
George Lopez has had success in movies, television, and stand-up comedy, and his net worth is estimated at $50 million.
Jim Gaffigan - $30 million
Jim Gaffigan is known for his observational humor and his role in the sitcom “My Boys.”
Craig Ferguson - $30 million
Craig Ferguson was the host of “The Late Late Show” for years, and his stand-up comedy routine has earned him a fortune of $30 million.
Dana Carvey - $28 million
Dana Carvey is known for his characters like “The Church Lady” on “Saturday Night Live” and his successful movie career.
Tim Allen - $25 million
Tim Allen was the star of “Home Improvement” and has since become a successful movie actor.
Martin Short - $25 million
Martin Short has been a mainstay on comedy shows for decades and has starred in movies like “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride.”
Will Ferrell - $25 million
Will Ferrell is a comedy icon, starring in hit movies like “Anchorman” and “Step Brothers.”
Dave Chappelle - $20 million
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