Indiana Jones Rich List: The Wealthiest Actors in the Adventure Saga, Ranked
Across five films and nearly half a century, the ‘Indiana Jones’ saga has brought together an impressive lineup of stars. Many of them built fortunes not only from these adventures but also from long careers across film, television, stage, and voice work.
This countdown looks at the most financially successful actors who appeared in the series. It considers major paydays, back end participation, long running franchise roles, producing and writing credits, and business ventures that grew alongside their screen work.
20. Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott played Marcus Brody in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and returned in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. His work in the series added to a busy career that included British theatre, television, and film from the 1950s through the early 1990s.
Outside ‘Indiana Jones’, he appeared in ‘A Room with a View’ and ‘Trading Places’. He earned multiple BAFTA awards, and steady stage and screen employment over decades supported his estate with residuals that continue to flow from frequent reruns and home media.
19. Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann appears in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. His role connects to an established international résumé built in both European and American productions.
He has leading and supporting credits in films such as ‘The Pianist’ and ‘King Kong’ and franchise entries like ‘Avengers Age of Ultron’. Regular work in high profile features and series, along with voice roles and European projects, contributes to his long term earnings.
18. Julian Glover
Julian Glover portrayed Walter Donovan in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. The role followed a steady run of television and stage work that began in the 1950s.
He added major franchise credentials with appearances in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, ‘Doctor Who’, and later ‘Game of Thrones’. That mix of iconic properties and theatre engagements in the UK provided consistent income and residuals over many decades.
17. Alison Doody
Alison Doody played Dr Elsa Schneider in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. The part came soon after her appearance in the ‘James Bond’ film ‘A View to a Kill’.
Her career includes modelling and advertising work alongside acting. Film and television roles across Europe, commercial endorsements, and public appearances have been the primary sources that supported her earnings over time.
16. Boyd Holbrook
Boyd Holbrook appears as Klaber in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. The role aligns with his growing portfolio in major studio films and prestige television.
He gained wide attention for ‘Narcos’ and featured in ‘Logan’ and ‘The Predator’. Between series regular contracts, supporting roles in blockbusters, and fashion industry work earlier in his career, he has built diversified income across screen and modelling.
15. Toby Jones
Toby Jones plays Basil Shaw in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. His character contributions added to a body of work known for historical figures and distinctive supporting roles.
He has starred in ‘Infamous’, joined franchises like ‘Captain America’ and ‘The Hunger Games’, and worked extensively on stage and radio. That mix of studio projects, independent films, theatre, and narration has provided steady compensation and residual income.
14. Paul Freeman
Paul Freeman portrayed René Belloq in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’. The film raised his profile internationally and led to work across television and cinema.
Beyond ‘Indiana Jones’, credits include ‘Hot Fuzz’ and years of British television. Continuous employment, theatre productions, and recurring TV parts have kept residuals and appearance fees active across a lengthy career.
13. Ke Huy Quan
Ke Huy Quan played Short Round in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. He later returned to wide recognition with an Academy Award winning performance in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’.
His income sources span acting, stunt coordination, and a recent resurgence that includes new film and television contracts. Renewed demand, award bonuses, and global box office exposure have significantly strengthened his financial standing.
12. Karen Allen
Karen Allen debuted as Marion Ravenwood in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and reprised the role in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. Those appearances bookend a career that also includes stage work and teaching.
She has notable roles in ‘Animal House’ and ‘Starman’. Alongside acting, she runs a textile business that sells knitwear, which diversifies her income beyond screen and theatre engagements.
11. Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent appears as Dean Charles Stanforth in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’. His participation added another major franchise credit to an already decorated filmography.
He won an Academy Award for ‘Iris’ and featured in ‘Moulin Rouge’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ series. Regular roles in British television and theatre, audiobook narration, and franchise residuals contribute to reliable earnings across many years.
10. John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies is Sallah in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’, with a return appearance in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. Those roles remain among his most recognized screen credits.
He also played Gimli in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy and has extensive voice acting in animation and games. The combination of multiple global franchises, convention appearances, and voice contracts supports a broad revenue base.
9. Ray Winstone
Ray Winstone appears as Mac in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’. The role followed many leading parts in British cinema.
He is known for ‘Sexy Beast’ and has worked steadily in films and television while also doing voice work. Production company activity and frequent roles in crime dramas and historical projects add to his income from major studio features.
8. John Hurt
John Hurt plays Harold Oxley in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’. His participation built on decades as a leading and supporting actor across film and television.
He starred in ‘Alien’, ‘The Elephant Man’, and appeared in the ‘Harry Potter’ series. A long career with recurring roles, narration, and stage work created multiple income streams for his estate through royalties and residuals.
7. Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf appears as Mutt Williams in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’. The part came during a peak period of studio films.
He led the ‘Transformers’ series early on and worked in projects such as ‘Fury’ and ‘Honey Boy’. High profile franchise salaries, backend pieces on commercial hits, and art projects have all contributed to his overall earnings.
6. Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Waller-Bridge portrays Helena Shaw in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. Her role connects to writing and producing work that began on stage and expanded to television.
She created and starred in ‘Fleabag’ and served as executive producer on ‘Killing Eve’. A major overall deal for television development and screenwriting work on ‘No Time to Die’ within the ‘James Bond’ series add substantial income alongside acting.
5. Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen plays Jürgen Voller in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. The role adds to his presence in English language blockbusters and European cinema.
He led the series ‘Hannibal’ and joined franchises including ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Doctor Strange’, and ‘Fantastic Beasts’. International awards, steady leading roles in Denmark, and regular parts in studio films provide strong ongoing earnings.
4. Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas appears as Renaldo in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. The cameo complements decades of leading roles in Hollywood and Spain.
He headlined ‘The Mask of Zorro’, voices the title character in ‘Puss in Boots’, and maintains theatre and business ventures including a theatre company in Málaga. Box office franchises, voice acting residuals, endorsements, and production work underpin his wealth.
3. Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett plays Irina Spalko in ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’. The appearance came amid a career that includes both independent films and major franchises.
She has won multiple Academy Awards and starred in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Thor Ragnarok’. Leadership roles at theatre companies, brand partnerships, and producer credits complement high value studio contracts and international festival projects.
2. Sean Connery
Sean Connery portrayed Henry Jones Sr in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’. His participation brought the legacy of a long established box office star to the series.
He led the ‘James Bond’ franchise in multiple films and later starred in titles such as ‘The Untouchables’ and ‘The Hunt for Red October’. Large paydays, backend deals on blockbusters, and long term royalties formed the core of the wealth held by his estate.
1. Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is the face of ‘Indiana Jones’, starring across all five films. His compensation includes leading actor salaries and the long tail of residuals from theatrical reissues, home entertainment, and streaming.
He is also central to ‘Star Wars’ and remains active in film and television with roles that include series work. Decades of tentpole leads, participation in major franchises, and real estate investments have combined to make him the highest earning name associated with the saga.
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