2. Steven Spielberg
- Net Worth: $8 billion
- Primary Source of Income: Film directing, producing, and founding DreamWorks.
Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, with classic hits like Jaws, E.T., and Schindler’s List. His net worth is a result of not only his film earnings but also his co-founding of DreamWorks Studios, which produced major films. Spielberg’s profits from film royalties and his other investments, including real estate, have solidified his spot on this list.