While not the first, Nicholson’s Joker portrayal in the Batman films remains one of the most iconic in cinematic history. Nicholson’s biographer, Marc Eliot, estimates the actor made nearly $90 million — the equivalent to a whopping $194 million in today’s dollars. Even without adjusting for inflation, Nicholson’s $60 million payment is still among the top 10 highest actor paychecks ever. The Something’s Gotta Give star’s success is all the more remarkable given that he earned $60 million in a single film. After considering all the perks, Nicholson’s Batman contract may be the best one an actor has ever signed.

Source: Forbes September 04, 2022 10:18 UTC