The Lucas Family – $5.5 Billion

Thanks to a few incredible deals, George Lucas is one of the richest celebrities of all time. First, Lucas signed a very smart contract which granted him total Star Wars franchise rights from 20th Century Fox. Then, after the massive success of Star Wars, the director founded companies like Industrial Light and Magic, LucasArts, and THX that not only changed film and entertainment as we know it, but also provided him with passive income.

However, Lucas’ best deal came in 2012, when he sold LucasFilm Ltd., which included Stars Wars, to Disney for a whopping $4.05 billion. Now, Lucas has turned his attention to opening a film museum in Chicago.