How Much Money These Actors Earn From Reruns

David Caruso, "CSI Miami"

Retired actor and producer David Caruso played the main character on the crime show "CSI Miami," and while he was on-air, he generated the show $6 billion. He can retire in peace knowing he alone still gets $100,000 a year in residuals. SVU and its various iterations will continue to funnel money into his wallet regardless. 

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