007 Rich List: The Wealthiest Actors in the James Bond Franchise, Ranked

The world of James Bond has created some very large paydays across six decades of movies. Lead actors, villains, allies, and scene stealers have all turned big franchise moments into long careers that include blockbuster salaries, backend participation, and lucrative brand work.

This countdown looks at overall wealth built by actors with major roles in the Bond universe. It considers long careers across film and television, producing deals, endorsements, real estate, and other business ventures connected to their broader body of work, not just a single appearance in a Bond film.

20. George Lazenby

George Lazenby stepped into the tuxedo for ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and delivered a one film turn as 007 that became a major part of franchise history. Before acting he worked as a top model, which gave him early exposure and income that helped his transition into film and television across several international markets.
After Bond he built a steady portfolio of screen roles, commercial work, and personal investments. Appearances at fan events and licensing tied to his Bond era have remained a reliable revenue stream that compounds with property holdings and residuals from later screen work.

19. Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton led the series into a grittier era with ‘The Living Daylights’ and ‘Licence to Kill’ and arrived with extensive stage and classical training. His long career includes prestige television and voice roles that keep residual income active well beyond initial releases.
Beyond acting he has earned from narration work, touring theater productions, and selective brand partnerships. A careful project mix and a largely private lifestyle have helped preserve capital from his Bond era through to current voice and television contracts.

18. Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen brought cold menace to Le Chiffre in ‘Casino Royale’ and parlayed that global exposure into leading roles across European and Hollywood productions. His range across arthouse hits and action work sustains a diverse income base across multiple markets.
He supplements film salaries with festival circuit visibility, European advertising campaigns, and video game and animation voice work. Strategic residence and tax planning between Denmark and international shoots further optimizes take home earnings over a long career.

17. Eva Green

Eva Green’s breakout as Vesper Lynd in ‘Casino Royale’ anchored a steady slate of films and prestige television. Her bilingual career in English and French language projects widens her audience and syndication footprint.
Income sources include high end fashion and beauty campaigns, independent film back end points, and art house projects that play strongly on international platforms. Convention appearances and limited edition collaborations tied to her genre work add incremental revenue.

16. Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris reimagined Moneypenny across ‘Skyfall’, ‘Spectre’, and ‘No Time to Die’ while balancing award level dramatic roles. She has built consistent studio pay alongside respected independent films that continue to generate residuals.
Brand endorsements, audiobook narration, and selective stage returns broaden her revenue mix. Long term relationships with major studios and streaming platforms help secure favorable compensation and participation terms on new projects.

15. Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista used his role as Mr Hinx in ‘Spectre’ to complement a fast growing blockbuster profile. His career spans action franchises, ensemble dramas, and streaming originals that pay well and travel globally.
Outside acting he benefits from fitness and lifestyle partnerships, licensed merchandise, and a loyal fan base that supports premium live appearances. Producing credits and smart real estate moves provide additional stability between release cycles.

14. Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz appeared as Franz Oberhauser and Ernst Stavro Blofeld in ‘Spectre’ and ‘No Time to Die’ after establishing himself with award winning global roles. His reputation commands strong quotes and international distribution bonuses.
Ancillary income includes European advertising work, voice acting, and directing projects. Multilingual skills allow him to accept a wide range of productions, which diversifies residual streams and reduces reliance on any single market.

13. Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem’s turn as Silva in ‘Skyfall’ tapped into a long A list career that spans Spanish hits and major studio films. His catalog continues to license well across streaming and television syndication worldwide.
He adds earnings from producing, international festival fees, and high profile endorsements. A disciplined project selection strategy maintains strong upfront compensation and supports recurring income from a deep film library.

12. Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh starred as Wai Lin in ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ and leveraged that momentum across Asian and Western cinema. Her action credentials and award recognition keep her in demand for prestige projects and franchise roles.
Revenue comes from global brand ambassadorships, producer fees, and a robust catalog of films popular on streaming in multiple regions. Long standing relationships with Asian studios and international distributors increase backend and catalog value.

11. Judi Dench

Judi Dench defined M across ‘GoldenEye’ through ‘Skyfall’ while maintaining a distinguished stage and screen career. Her extensive television and film work generates reliable residuals and library payments.
She continues to earn from theater productions, audiobooks, and documentary narration. Honors and lifetime achievement programs often include appearance fees and retrospectives that monetize her body of work for new audiences.

10. Benicio Del Toro

Benicio Del Toro appeared early in his career as Dario in ‘Licence to Kill’ and expanded into a mix of studio and independent films. His catalog includes roles that perform steadily in secondary markets.
Income streams include producing, selective luxury endorsements, and festival circuit appearances. International co productions and franchise roles keep residuals active and support a diversified earnings profile.

9. Sophie Marceau

Sophie Marceau played Elektra King in ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and brings decades of star power across European cinema. Her films enjoy enduring popularity on television and streaming in French speaking territories and beyond.
She augments acting pay with directing, publishing, and brand campaigns in Europe. Holdings in property and long tail royalties from music and film collaborations add stability to her overall wealth.

8. Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken portrayed Max Zorin in ‘A View to a Kill’ and has one of the widest ranging filmographies among Bond alumni. His steady output across film, television, and stage keeps residual income consistent year after year.
Additional earnings come from voice roles in animation and games, commercials, and touring stage productions. Continued casting in major studio projects preserves strong upfront fees and royalty participation.

7. Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes stepped in as Gareth Mallory and M starting with ‘Skyfall’ and continues as a central figure in the current era. His work spans franchise films, acclaimed dramas, and theater that often recoups through long runs and revivals.
He benefits from producer and director fees on select projects, audiobook narration, and museum and arts programming appearances. International distribution of his film catalog supports a healthy stream of residual payments.

6. Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour co starred as Solitaire in ‘Live and Let Die’ and built a durable television and film career afterward. Her name recognition translates into consistent syndication for long running series and popular television movies.
Outside acting she has significant earnings from lifestyle brands, books, and art sales. Public speaking, licensing, and real estate investments broaden her income well beyond screen work.

5. Halle Berry

Halle Berry joined the series as Jinx in ‘Die Another Day’ at the height of her box office pull. She continues to anchor action and drama projects while expanding into producing and franchise building.
Her wealth is supported by beauty and fashion partnerships, fitness ventures, and a pipeline of streaming projects with favorable participation. A deep film library with ongoing television and digital licensing strengthens long term residuals.

4. Roger Moore

Roger Moore led seven Bond films including ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ and carried a long television career before and after 007. His catalog remains valuable across global syndication and home media.
His estate continues to benefit from royalties, literary projects, and charitable ambassador work that kept his profile high. Memorabilia and licensed uses tied to his era of Bond sustain additional revenue over time.

3. Sean Connery

Sean Connery originated the cinematic 007 with ‘Dr No’, ‘From Russia with Love’, and ‘Goldfinger’ among other entries. He parlayed Bond fame into a bankable leading man run across multiple decades.
His estate holds earnings from producer deals, profit participation, and a strong catalog that remains in rotation on streaming and broadcast. Property sales and longstanding investments continue to contribute to overall wealth preservation.

2. Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig reinvented Bond with ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Quantum of Solace’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Spectre’, and ‘No Time to Die’. His tenure included record setting box office and premium pay structures that rewarded performance.
Beyond Bond he secured a major franchise deal through ‘Knives Out’ and expanded into producing and stage work. Endorsements with luxury brands and global advertising campaigns add significant off screen income to an already large portfolio.

1. Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan fronted ‘GoldenEye’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World Is Not Enough’, and ‘Die Another Day’ and turned the role into wide reaching opportunities across film and television. He maintained a high output of commercial hits and consistent international releases.
His wealth reflects strong franchise salaries, producing through his own banner, and long term endorsements including luxury watches tied to his Bond era. Art sales, real estate transactions, and voice work round out a broad set of income streams that keep him at the top of this list.

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