Yellowstone Rich List: The Wealthiest Actors in the Dutton Ranch Saga, Ranked

The world of the Duttons stretches across ‘Yellowstone’, ‘1883’, and ‘1923’, and it draws a roster of performers whose careers reach far beyond Montana. This list looks at the stars who appear in the saga and the larger bodies of work, business ventures, touring revenue, and long running contracts that built their fortunes over time. It focuses on what they have done to earn and invest, not just the roles they play on the ranch.

From legacy musicians to Oscar and Emmy winners to franchise veterans, these actors have built diversified income streams through films and series, producing and directing, real estate, endorsements, and entrepreneurial plays. The countdown considers total career earnings and assets alongside ongoing projects connected to the Taylor Sheridan universe and beyond.

20. Forrie J. Smith

Forrie J. Smith appears in ‘Yellowstone’ as a senior bunkhouse hand and brings decades of stunt work and horsemanship to the production. His résumé includes work as a stuntman and coordinator on Westerns and action films, which provides long term union residuals and specialty income tied to riding and wrangling expertise.

Outside acting, Smith’s professional rodeo background and live event appearances add steady convention and clinic fees. He has leveraged ranch skills into paid training and promotional work within the Western lifestyle space, which helps diversify earnings beyond on screen roles.

19. LaMonica Garrett

LaMonica Garrett’s turn in ‘1883’ follows years of network series work on projects like ‘Designated Survivor’ and the Arrowverse crossovers. That volume of episodic television produces reliable residuals from syndication and streaming, which compounds over time.

He also works as a voice performer and continues to book action and drama roles that benefit from his stunt training. Combined with brand partnerships around fitness and lifestyle, Garrett maintains multiple income pillars beyond a single series.

18. Isabel May

Isabel May narrates ‘1883’ and plays a central role that raised her profile across film and television. Earlier leads in ‘Alexa and Katie’ and feature work broadened her credits into both streaming and theatrical distribution.

She continues to add film roles and limited series appearances, building residuals and international markets exposure. Public speaking, fashion collaborations, and event appearances contribute add on revenue while her career remains on a strong upward track.

17. Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes anchors ‘Yellowstone’ as a core Dutton and previously appeared in the ‘Fifty Shades’ films and network dramas. Those projects deliver recurring residuals while his multiseason contract on the ranch saga created consistent series income.

Grimes also records and tours as a country musician, adding performance fees and catalog revenue from streaming and publishing. Soundtrack placements and festival dates strengthen this second line of earnings alongside future screen roles.

16. Kelsey Asbille

Kelsey Asbille’s work as Monica on ‘Yellowstone’ follows roles in ‘Teen Wolf’ and the feature ‘Wind River’. This mix of cable, streaming, and film secures residuals across platforms with international replay value.

She augments acting with fashion and beauty campaigns and regular festival circuits. Speaking engagements and brand events tied to Native storytelling initiatives and independent film provide additional paid opportunities during hiatus windows.

15. Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham portrays tribal chairman Thomas Rainwater on ‘Yellowstone’ and has recurring roles in films such as ‘Hell or High Water’ and franchises like ‘Twilight’. The combination of prestige features and long running series creates a durable base of residuals.

Birmingham’s steady schedule includes guest arcs on streaming dramas and voice roles, which keep revenue consistent between larger projects. Appearances at genre conventions and film festivals add paid commitments that complement his screen work.

14. Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley’s film breakout in ‘American Beauty’ led to major titles including ‘The Hunger Games’ while ‘Yellowstone’ reintroduced him to weekly audiences. That history provides a diverse stream of residuals from both theatrical and streaming licensing.

He has also worked in independent film and stage, building a catalog that continues earning over time. Photography, festival juries, and industry mentoring provide additional, smaller but steady sources of income tied to his career.

13. Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas plays young John Dutton on ‘Yellowstone’ and built his career with studio films such as ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind’. Those widely replayed titles support long tail earnings through television and digital licensing.

Lucas adds income through narration, documentary work, and advertising campaigns. He balances indie features with television arcs, which spreads risk across formats and helps keep annual earnings stable.

12. Ryan Bingham

Ryan Bingham appears as a ranch hand on ‘Yellowstone’ and is a touring singer songwriter with multiple albums. He co wrote the song in ‘Crazy Heart’ that earned major awards and continues to generate publishing and performance royalties.

Touring revenue, merchandise, and sync placements contribute significantly to his bottom line. Acting has expanded his audience, which in turn raises guarantees for live shows and strengthens his music catalog’s value.

11. Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly’s role as Beth on ‘Yellowstone’ sits alongside leads in the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ films and acclaimed British television. The mix of franchise features and long running series creates strong residuals and international exposure.

Reilly’s stage background and European productions add varied licensing footprints. She also participates in festival circuits and limited series work during breaks, which supplements income without long commitments.

10. Piper Perabo

Piper Perabo joined ‘Yellowstone’ after leading the long running series ‘Covert Affairs’ and appearing in films like ‘Coyote Ugly’. Years of network syndication and streaming availability keep residuals flowing from earlier seasons.

Perabo’s producing credits and advocacy related speaking engagements provide additional fees. She continues to balance guest roles, independent films, and commercial work that build a steady earnings profile.

9. Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser’s portrayal of Rip on ‘Yellowstone’ follows consistent work in film and television that built a reliable residual base. His visibility on a top series increased market value for endorsements and personal appearance opportunities.

Hauser launched a coffee brand that taps into the Western lifestyle audience and created a consumer product line with recurring sales potential. He also engages in charity events and licensed merchandise collaborations that add incremental revenue.

8. Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott headlined ‘1883’ after decades of Westerns and dramas that remain in heavy rotation on cable and streaming. His distinctive voice supports a sustained advertising and narration career with national campaigns.

Elliott’s filmography includes award nominated titles and steady television work, which together generate ongoing residuals. Collector events and retrospectives focused on Western cinema add paid honors and appearance income throughout the year.

7. Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton appears in ‘1923’ and is known worldwide for playing James Bond in ‘The Living Daylights’ and ‘Licence to Kill’. Those films and later roles continue to pay through television and digital licensing across many markets.

Dalton’s voice work in ‘Toy Story 3’ and series roles such as ‘Doom Patrol’ expand residual streams into animation and superhero audiences. Convention appearances and franchise anniversaries create recurring demand that supports premium appearance fees.

6. Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren co leads ‘1923’ and has a long career across stage, film, and television with major awards and global releases. Her catalog includes a steady flow of residuals from prestige features and international broadcasters.

Mirren also signs high profile brand endorsements and publishes books, which diversify income beyond acting. Masterclass style education projects and curated events provide additional paid work tied to her public profile.

5. Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw stars in ‘1883’ and is a chart topping country artist with extensive touring history and strong catalog streaming. Headline tours, residencies, and festival appearances produce significant box office and merchandise revenue.

His business portfolio includes spirits, fitness, and lifestyle ventures along with music publishing interests. Film and television roles, including guest appearances, add incremental earnings while keeping his brand active between albums.

4. Faith Hill

Faith Hill co leads ‘1883’ and has multiple multi platinum albums with worldwide sales and touring milestones. Catalog longevity supports ongoing royalties from radio, streaming, and compilation placements.

Hill’s endorsements and product collaborations in fashion and fragrance provide additional revenue lines. Television specials, holiday programming, and limited acting projects contribute to a diversified annual income.

3. Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner headlines ‘Yellowstone’ and has a film career that includes ‘Dances with Wolves’, ‘The Bodyguard’, and ‘Field of Dreams’. Lead roles, producing, and directing deliver residuals and backend participation from theatrical and streaming windows.

Costner’s concert work with Modern West, real estate holdings, and branded ventures add to earnings. His multiseason series contract and per episode pay created a substantial television income stream during the show’s run.

2. Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford stars in ‘1923’ and brings decades of franchise success from ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’. Those films continue to generate significant residuals and appearance related revenue from special events and commemorations.

Ford’s producer roles, aviation interests tied to appearances, and selective advertising campaigns contribute to his overall portfolio. Continued leading work in streaming series further extends licensing and international market income.

1. Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan appears in ‘Yellowstone’ as a horse trader and also writes and produces across the saga with an expansive slate. His overall television deals, show creator fees, and producing backend deliver large scale payments across multiple series.

Sheridan’s ranch operations, equine training businesses, and related events generate additional revenue outside the studio system. Film screenwriting credits and feature producing keep income diversified across cinematic and streaming platforms connected to his body of work.

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