These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Johnny Depp, $300 Million

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise earned Johnny Depp $300 million. The character of Jack Sparrow has influence far beyond the Disney films and has kept Depp in the business despite various personal scandals. No role has ever earned him as much success as Captain Jack.

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The More You Know

  • At age 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that required surgery, he was briefly sidelined and made a full recovery.
  • Denzel Washington's finger falls out of place from time to time.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Viggo Mortensen had no intention of working on The Lord of the Rings until his son begged him to do it.
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