James Cameron

Another director on the list is the incredibly talented James Cameron. Blockbuster is an understatement for this director, considering he directed Titanic, regarded as the most successful movie ever made. His other major projects include The Terminator, Aliens, Rambo II, The Abyss, Terminator 2, True Lies, and Avatar. In the United States alone, his movies have earned more than $1.9 billion, and worldwide his films have earned $6.3 billion. His total net worth is $700 million.

He owns real estate in California and New Zealand. In 2012, he reportedly purchased 2,500 acres of New Zealand farmland for $16 million. In 2020, he listed his massive LA residence for sale for $25 million. He also used to own a gigantic 700-acre land in Malibu, which he could sell in 2014 for $12 million. As you can probably tell, James’ life is just as impressive as his blockbuster masterpieces.