Ashton Kutcher, 36 years old - $26 million
Two and a Half Men may be winding down, but its main star isn’t: With a wedding – and baby – in the works, an endorsement deal with Nikon Coolpix and a contract with Lenovo, it was another big year for the future Mr. Mila Kunis. The 36-year-old, who was signed on as product engineer for Lenovo, reportedly helped design a new line for the computer company, slated to debut by 2015.
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Jon Cryer (tie) - $19 million
The actor is taking the more traditional route for his post-Two and a Half Men life: He’s writing a memoir, due out in 2015. With the book advance and a hefty paycheck, Cryer comes in second again this year.
Mark Harmon (tie) - $19 million
No book or endorsement deals here: Harmon’s $19 million – (up $4 million from last year) -- comes from NCIS and syndication revenues. The California-native has a spinoff of the popular CBS series currently in the works, which he will star in and produce.
No book or endorsement deals here: Harmon’s $19 million – (up $4 million from last year) -- comes from NCIS and syndication revenues. The California-native has a spinoff of the popular CBS series currently in the works, which he will star in and produce.
'Neil Patrick Harris - $18 million
The newly-minted Tony Award winning actor raked in $3 million more than last year thanks his endorsement contract with American Airlines and a lead role in the Broadway production Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Patrick Dempsey (tie) - $16 million
It was a big year for Dr. McDreamy. The actor signed endorsement deals with Porsche, Simmons Beautyrest and Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette. Dempsey also races in his spare time, and produced and starred in a four-part miniseries on Le Mans, the prestigious endurance sports car race.
It was a big year for Dr. McDreamy. The actor signed endorsement deals with Porsche, Simmons Beautyrest and Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette. Dempsey also races in his spare time, and produced and starred in a four-part miniseries on Le Mans, the prestigious endurance sports car race.
Kevin Spacey - $16 million
Frank Underwood would be proud: the star joined the ranks of the celebrity elite this year, debuting as our first ‘Internet star’ thanks to a lucrative contract with Netflix for House of Cards, a television spot with E-Trade and a role in Horrible Bosses 2. Spacey, 54, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon: The actor is getting a huge raise through a renegotiated contract for a third season.
Frank Underwood would be proud: the star joined the ranks of the celebrity elite this year, debuting as our first ‘Internet star’ thanks to a lucrative contract with Netflix for House of Cards, a television spot with E-Trade and a role in Horrible Bosses 2. Spacey, 54, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon: The actor is getting a huge raise through a renegotiated contract for a third season.
You don't hear too much about Tim Allen these days, but in addition to his show Last Man Standing, the actor also has a very lucrative contract with Las Vegas doing stand-up comedy that account for most of Allen’s earnings. Adding in voice work for the successful Pure Michigan advertising campaign and a Toy Story That Time Forgot special on ABC, and the TV veteran is up almost $4 million from last year’s total.
Simon Baker - $13 million
We should have seen this one coming: The Australian actor is back on FORBES’ list this year for his work on The Mentalist, while securing lucrative endorsement deals with luxury brands like Givenchy and Longines.
We should have seen this one coming: The Australian actor is back on FORBES’ list this year for his work on The Mentalist, while securing lucrative endorsement deals with luxury brands like Givenchy and Longines.
Jim Parsons - $12 million
The Big Bang Theory actor is reportedly earning over $350,000 per episode for portraying the socially-inept Sheldon Cooper on CBS’ hit. Parsons comes out slightly ahead of his cast mates due to his voice work for the DreamWorks movie Home and other small roles. With a renegotiated three-year contract, at up to a reported $1 million per episode you can expect to see Parsons back on the list next year with a salary increase. Bazinga, indeed.
Jason Segel (tie)= $11 million
The multi-talented actor raked in most of his earnings for his work in the last season of the long-running CBS hit How I Met Your Mother. The comedian also netted a hefty sum for his role in Sex Tape, a comedy with Cameron Diaz, and found time to co-write Nightmares! his first children’s book.
Johnny Galecki (tie) - $11 million
Most of Galecki’s earnings over the past 12 months stem from his work as Leonard Hofstadter in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. But the Belgium-born actor diversified his earnings this year thanks to his 30-second ad spot for Hyundai’s Super Bowl commercial, his first major endorsement deal. Adding in a significant sum for syndication revenue from the popular comedy, and Galecki is up more than $2 million from last year.
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