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

Dwayne Johnson, $25 Million

Dwayne Johnson was the highest-paid actor in 2016 and had a slew of roles under his belt in such a short time. His time in The Fast and the Furious franchise as well as Guardians of the Galaxy earned him some hefty credits. His role in San Andreas Fault is what earned him the largest paycheck of $25 million.

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The More You Know

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  • One of David Bowie's eyes was permanently dilated.
  • Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
  • Peter Ostrum, Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never acted in another movie after that and is now a veterinarian.
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