Top 10 Highest Grossing Leading Stars in Comedy Movies
Highest Grossing Leading Stars in Comedy Movies:
The world we all live in could definitely use a laugh and what better way to lighten your mood than to watch amazing movies that make you laugh out loud. Comedy is a very difficult genre, but some actors have made it so easy it is unbelievable.
#10: Owen Wilson
No. of Comedy Movies: 15
Worldwide Box Office: $1.529 Billion
Average Box Office: $102 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Wedding Crashers, Cars Trilogy, Shanghai Noon, Meet The Parents
Owen Wilson has pretty much done it all in Hollywood, from starring in Blockbuster Comedy Movies to animated children’s movie and we can only say one word when it comes to Owen Wilson – Wow!
#9: Ed Helms
No. of Comedy Movies: 13
Worldwide Box Office: $1.670 Billion
Average Box Office: $128 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: The Hangover Trilogy, Vacation, Tag, Jeff Who Lives at Home
Some of you might remember Ed Helms as Andy from the Amazing show ‘The Office’ whereas some remember him as Stu from the Hangover franchise, but we all agree that he is an amazing comedian with an awesome voice.
#8: Dustin Hoffman
No. of Comedy Movies: 11
Worldwide Box Office: $1.756 Billion
Average Box Office: $160 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Kung Fu Panda Trilogy, Little Fockers, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
The Oscar-winning Legendary actor, Dustin Hoffman is one of the most respected actors in the industry. Although he is famously known for his serious roles, he has proved that he is awesome in Comedic roles as well.
#7: Zach Galifianakis
No. of Comedy Movies: 9
Worldwide Box Office: $1.798 Billion
Average Box Office: $200 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Hangover Trilogy, Due Date, Keeping Up with the Joneses, The Campaign
Zach Galifianakis is probably the most unconventional comedian in the list. He can make anyone laugh with his straight face. He became a star after his role in Hangover.
#6: Eddie Murphy
No. of Comedy Movies: 19
Worldwide Box Office: $1.877 Billion
Average Box Office: $99 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Shrek Franchise, Dr. Dolittle, The Nutty Professor, Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy is one of the most iconic Comedic actors in the industry and his movies were a big part of our childhood. Murphy holds the record for having two of the most commercially successful stand-up specials in the history of show business.
#5: Robert De Niro
No. of Comedy Movies: 16
Worldwide Box Office: $1.981 Billion
Average Box Office: $124 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Meet The Parents, Little Fockers, The Comedian, Dirty Grandpa
Anyone who has even a little bit of knowledge about acting and movies knows that Robert De Niro is possibly one of the greatest actors to ever exist and he has a knack for comedy as well.
#4: Ben Stiller
No. of Comedy Movies: 18
Worldwide Box Office: $2.135 Billion
Average Box Office: $119 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Madagascar, Meet The Parents
The restless and versatile Ben Stiller has managed to sustain one of the most consistent comic careers in the entire Hollywood industry and we are glad about that.
#3: Will Ferrell
No. of Comedy Movies: 27
Worldwide Box Office: $2.161 Billion
Average Box Office: $80 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Anchorman Franchise, The Other Guys, Stepbrothers, Get Hard
Thanks to Anchorman, Will Ferrell’s career skyrocketed and he became a Household name. He has grown exponentially after that and he is still going super strong.
#2: Jim Carrey
No. of Comedy Movies: 14
Worldwide Box Office: $2.526 Billion
Average Box Office: $180 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: The Mask Franchise, Bruce Almighty, Dumb and Dumber, Me Myself and Irene
Jim Carrey is a Comedic Genius and he is loved all over the world and he is the best comedy actor according to us as he has entertained us so much in the past.
#1: Adam Sandler
No. of Comedy Movies: 23
Worldwide Box Office: $2.616 Billion
Average Box Office: $114 million
Best Known Comedy Movies: Grown Ups, Hotel Transylvania franchise, You don’t Mess with the Zohan, 50 First Dates
The general opinion on Adam Sandler movies has always been mixed. Some people can’t stand him whereas some people hail him as a legend. But no one can deny his Box Office prowess, as he is the Highest grossing Comedy Actor of all time.