Anthony Hopkins is the richest British actor (Image: Getty)
The UK is home to an array of successful actors and films that have stood the test of time from the Harry Potter franchise to Four Weddings and a Funeral and the King’s Speech.
There is one who has an immense net worth of £130million – more than the iconic Michael Caine and combined.
In fact, neither Craig or Caine even make the top eight.
Famous for his breakout role in The Silence of the Lambs, Anthony Hopkins,87, tops the list of the richest British actors in 2024.
The prolific actor has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
In 2021, he became the oldest person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘The Father’.
Rowan Atkinson is the second richest British actor (Image: Getty)
With a professional career spanning six decades it is no doubt that Hopkins is a legend of our time and was recognised for his contributions to drama in 1993 when he received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
Coming in second place with a net worth of £122million is a man that has delighted generations with his iconic portrayal of Mr Bean.
Rowan Atkinson also played the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder and in the film series Johnny English.
Rounding up the top three richest British actors is Hugh Grant who has built his £122million fortune as an actor and producer,
Grant’s breakthrough came with the leading role as Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral and is known for his leading roles in the romantic comedies Notting Hill and Bridget Jones’s Diary.
Daniel Radcliffe quickly became a household name thanks to his leading role in Harry Potter (Image: Getty)
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It will come as no surpised that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe came in sixth place with a networth of £81.5 million. The 35-year-old is said to have earned £75million by the time he finished the last of eight Potter films in 2011.
Twlight star Robert Pattinson also has a staggering networth of £81.5 million. Starring as vampire Robert Cullen in Twilight in 2008 the film series quickly made him a household name.
Top eight richest British actors
- Anthony Hopkins – £130million
- Rowan Atkinson – £122million
- Hugh Grant – £122million
- Christian Bale – £99.3million
- Daniel Radcliffe – £89.5million
- Robert Pattinson – £89.5million
- Sacha Baron Cohen – £65.1million
- Jude Law – £61 million