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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet the world's richest comedian: Iconic TV show success propels him past Tom Cruise and Dwayne Johnson
The title of the world's wealthiest comedian belongs to a billionaire whose fortune eclipses that of numerous prominent Hollywood figures, including Tom Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Robert De Niro, and even India's own Shah Rukh Khan. That individual is none other than Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld's Star Power and wealth creation Jerry Seinfeld achieved widespread fame as the co-creator and leading man of the iconic 1990s sitcom 'Seinfeld.' This success has not only made him the richest comedian but also secured him a spot on the Forbes list as the sole representative from the comedy world. According to Forbes, Seinfeld's net worth stands at a remarkable $1.1 billion, surpassing that of many of the West's most celebrated actors. The source of Seinfeld's massive earning The Forbes magazine also highlights that Seinfeld's "fortune comes from his share of the syndication revenue the show generates, as well as income from touring, films and other projects." Reports indicate that the star's share of his earnings originate from the enduring popularity of his sitcom. The magazine states that Seinfeld and the co-creator Larry David earn nearly 15% of the show's syndication revenue, inclusive of the sales to local TV and streaming platforms. Beyond "Seinfeld" In addition to his sitcom dominance, Seinfeld has appeared in several movies, documentaries, and even cameo roles. His animated film "Bee Movie" was a hit, while his recent venture, "Unfrosted," did not resonate as strongly with audiences. Nevertheless, the continuous revenue stream from his beloved sitcom firmly maintains his billionaire status, with reported earnings exceeding $700 million from the show itself. His other notable projects include Netflix comedy specials and the acclaimed interview series "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee." Seinfeld's Net Worth Compared to Other Stars: Seinfeld's substantial net worth keeps him ahead of global icons like Shah Rukh Khan ($770 million), Tom Cruise ($600 million), George Clooney ($239 million), Adam Sandler ($800 million), Dwayne Johnson ($400 million), Robert De Niro ($500 million), and Johnny Depp ($100 million). World's Richest: Alongside Seinfeld, Forbes' list of The Richest People In The World this year features tech magnates and business titans such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, Bernard Arnault, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Amancio Ortega, and Steve Ballmer in the top ten. Also See: Best Hollywood Movies Of 2025 | Top Rated English Movies Of 2025 | Latest Hollywood Movies
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Be fearless': Inside Forbes x Know Your Value's 30/50 Summit
The Forbes and Know Your Value 30/50 Summit wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, bringing together 450+ women from around the world to network, collaborate, and celebrate International Women's Day. Hosted by Mika Brzezinski, the annual event featured powerful conversations on leadership, global challenges, and the path forward for women in business, media, and politics. For more highlights from the 30/50 Summit, visit and follow @KnowYourValue on social media.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
This California university ranked as the one of the most dangerous in the country
A study from Davidoff Law Personal Injury Lawyers recently showed which universities in the country rank as the most dangerous. The study sourced information sourced from the The Forbes list for top colleges and National Center for Educational Statistics to find out which colleges had the most reported crimes per student population. The study included break downs in crime data like robberies, dating violence and robberies amongst other crimes. California Institute of Technology in Pasadena ranked seventh out of the 10 most dangerous universities in the country and the only one in the one in the state. The school had only 90 reported crimes, the least out of the top 10, but the ratio to its population 2,463 landed it in one of the top spots. The most dangerous universities in the country are: No. 1: Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine No. 2: Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire No. 3: Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania No. 4: Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts No. 5: Cornell University in Ithaca, New York No. 6: Duke University in Durham, North Carolina No. 7: California Institute of Technology, California No. 8: Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee No. 9: Washington State University in Pullman, Washington No. 10: The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Four California universities made the list of the 10 safest campuses in the U.S.: the University of Southern California, Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley and the University of California, Los Angeles. The other safest campuses in the country are: No. 1: Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts No. 2: John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland No. 3: University of Southern California, California No. 4: University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida No. 5: University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois No. 6: Rice University in Houston, Texas No. 7: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts No. 8: Stanford University, California No. 9: University of California, Berkeley, California No. 10: University of California, Los Angeles Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@ This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: California university amongst one of the most dangerous
