Directors
These are the richest directors in the world! Here you will find a listing of the highest paid movie directors, past and current. Action, romance, comedy, drama - legends like Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and James Cameron don't just direct the actors and the mis-en-scene. They also command huge mis-en-salaries. Who makes the most out of all of them? Find out at our Top 50 Richest Directors list.
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![Robert Towne Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Robert-Towne.jpg)
Robert Towne Net Worth
Robert Towne was an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor who had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death. Robert Towne was born in Los Angeles, California in November 1934. He died on July 1, 2024 at the age of 89.
![Jon Chu Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Jon-Chu-1.jpg)
Jon Chu Net Worth
Jon Chu net worth: Jon Chu is an American filmmaker and actor who has a net worth of $25 million. Jon Chu was born in Palo Alto, California in November 1979.
![Paul Verhoeven Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GettyImages-71902488.jpg)
Paul Verhoeven Net Worth
Paul Verhoeven is a Dutch film director, screenwriter and producer who has a net worth of $12 million. Paul Verhoeven is best known for producing films which contain graphic sex
![Jason Reitman Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Jason-Reitman-1.jpg)
Jason Reitman Net Worth
Jason Reitman is a filmmaker who has a net worth of $50 million. Jason Reitman directed such films as "Thank You For Smoking," "Juno," "Up in the Air," "Young Adult,"
![Frank Marshall Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/frank-1.jpg)
Frank Marshall Net Worth
Frank Marshall net worth: Frank Marshall is an American film producer and director who has a net worth of $300 million. That is a combined net worth with his wife since 1987
![David O. Russell Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/David-O.-Russell-1.jpg)
David O. Russell Net Worth
David O. Russell net worth and salary: David O. Russell is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who has a net worth of
![McG Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/McG-1.jpg)
McG Net Worth
McG Net Worth: McG, aka Joseph McGinty Nichol, is an American film director, film/television producer and former record producer who has a net worth of $60 million.
![Ken Loach Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/GettyImages-492843013.jpg)
Ken Loach Net Worth
Ken Loach Net Worth: Ken Loach is an English director who has a net worth of $5 million. Ken Loach was born in Nuneaton,
![Alfonso Cuarón Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Alfonso-Cuaron-1.jpg)
Alfonso Cuarón Net Worth
Alfonso Cuarón is a Mexican director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor who has a net worth of $50 million. Alfonso Cuarón became
![John Milius Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/John-Milius.jpg)
John Milius Net Worth
John Milius net worth: John Milius is an American screenwriter, producer, and director who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. John Milius
![Steve McQueen Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Steve-McQueen.jpg)
Steve McQueen Net Worth
Sir Steve McQueen is a British director, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $20 million. Steve McQueen (not to be confused with the late American actor of the same name) won an Academy Award for the 2013 film "12 Years a Slave,"
![John Woo Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/GettyImages-123234456.jpg)
John Woo Net Worth
John Woo Net Worth: John Woo is a Hong Kong film director, writer and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. John Woo was born in China and has an
![Freddie Wong Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Freddie-Wong-1.jpg)
Freddie Wong Net Worth
Freddie Wong net worth: Freddie Wong is an American filmmaker and musician who has a net worth of $6 million dollars.
![Duncan Jones Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Duncan-Jones.jpg)
Duncan Jones Net Worth
Duncan Jones is a British screenwriter, director and producer who has a net worth of $70 million. Duncan is the son of rock musician David Bowie and model Angela Barnett. He is the only child of that marriage which lasted from 1970 – 1980.Â
![Neil LaBute Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/labute.jpg)
Neil LaBute Net Worth
Neil LaBute Net Worth:Â Neil LaBute is an American director and writer who has a net worth of $4 million. Born in 1963 in Detroit,
![Larry Birkhead Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Larry-Birkhead-21201503-1-402.jpg)
Larry Birkhead Net Worth
![Tim Burton Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/GettyImages-480869567.jpg)
Tim Burton Net Worth
![Robert Towne Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Robert-Towne.jpg)
Robert Towne Net Worth
![Steven Spielberg Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/GettyImages-462964902.jpg)
Steven Spielberg Net Worth
![John Ridley Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GettyImages-868270774.jpg)
John Ridley Net Worth
![Hayao Miyazaki Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/GettyImages-458654038.jpg)
Hayao Miyazaki Net Worth
![Denis Villeneuve Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Denis-Villeneuve.jpg)
Denis Villeneuve Net Worth
![James Cameron Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GettyImages-457286444.jpg)
James Cameron Net Worth
![M. Night Shyamalan Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/M.-Night-Shyamalan.jpg)
M. Night Shyamalan Net Worth
![Julian Schnabel Net Worth](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/GettyImages-76497979.jpg)