Kirk Douglas | Est. $60 million

Fans remember Kirk Douglas as the pillar of Hollywood, known as one of the film industry’s Golden Age stars. He was a known actor, producer, author, writer, and philanthropist, who made a name starting in the 1950s. At the time, he conquered the big screen and became a box-office star through his serious acting prowess in westerns and war films. Kirk quickly rose as an international star.

In total, he had 90 movie credits that gave him a net worth of $60 million. However, this fortune could have been tens of millions higher if he did not give his money away through The Douglas Foundation. In 2012, Kirk suffered a helicopter accident, which entailed him make decision to pay more attention to charity. Kirk donated $50 million to different charities and another $40 million to another medical facility. His works and generosity made Kirk’s life rich and fulfilled. Moreover, it is worth to mention that Kirk Douglas is father of actor Michael Douglas.