$190 Million
Denzel Washington is a famous American actor, screenwriter, producer and director with net worth of $ 190 Million. He earns $ 40 million to $ 60 million every year. Denzel was born and brought up in New York metro area. He is a son of a beauty salon owner and pentacoastal minister. He studied B.A. from Fordham University and received a full-time scholarship for American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Later, he returned back to New York after a year to pursue his professional career in acting. Washington started with summer stock theater , then he got some roles in minor film and TV serials. In 1982, he got fame for his successful role in medical drama '' St. Elsewhere'' and completed the series till show's final season in 1988. He also received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in the anti - Apartheid film ''Cry Freedom'' in 1988, he also won the same award for his performance in Glory in 1989.