Eddie Murphy: comedian, 125 million euros

Eddie Murphy was one of the most popular comedians in film in the 1980s and 1990s. He made his cinema debut in the action comedy Only 48 Hours – and from there one cinema hit followed the other. Beverly Hills Cop , The Zamunda Prince, The Mad Professor or Dr. Doolittle – his films were box office hits and secured him astronomical fees. As early as 1987, Eddie Murphy is said to have played Alex Foley in Beverly Hills Copmade a whopping $8 million — and when Dr. Doolittle even got $17.5 million. After a few cinema flops, things have calmed down professionally for the actor, although he also works as a singer or voice actor on the side. With ten children, he just has to secure his income.