DAVE CHAPPELLE, NET WORTH—$50 MILLION

Dave Chappelle is undoubtedly a talented man, and he has excelled in many fields in the industry. He has worked as an actor, writer, producer, and comedian. Ask the most popular stand-up comedians in Hollywood today to come up with a list of the best stand-up comedians, and you’re likely to get the name Dave Chappelle in the shortlist. This isn’t merely a thought experiment, and it’s been done more than once, producing the results we’ve just described. Saying Dave would be in the shortlist isn’t even fair, because to his credit, he mostly turns up somewhere in the top 5, and frequently even at top 1.

It’s no surprise that, despite turning down a $54-million offer to produce another season of Chappelle’s Show, Mr. Chappelle still has a net worth of $50 million. While most people may think of comedians such as Jay Leno or Jerry Seinfield when it comes to high profile comedians. Dave Chappelle has had a long career in becoming a high-earning and well-respected comedian and eventually turned into a magnet for money-making.