Dwayne Johnson may make the most money, but he doesn’t bring in that much cash for his producers. The most profitable star of the past 30 years? Emilio Estevez.
When the people at PartyCasino crunched the box office figures from 1980 to now, it turns out for every $1 spent on a movie starring Emilio, $6.70 was generated at the box office. Following the “Young Guns” and “Mighty Ducks” star is Jean-Claude Van Damme with $4.20 for each dollar, Mel Gibson with $3.50 and Tyler Perry andDudley Moore each bringing in $3. As it turns out, Brad Pitt is the least profitable actor, only generating 10-cents for every buck spent.
Rose Byrne is more profitable than all her male counterparts, though. She generates $9.80 for every budgeted dollar. She is followed by Regina Hall and her $3.50 and Octavia Spencer with $2.90 per dollar. As PartyCasino explains, there is less data for the ladies. Adding, “women, unfortunately, are less likely to be the top-billed actor for a movie.”
Most Profitable Actors
1. Emilio Estevez – $6.70
2. Jean-Claude Van Damme – $4.20
3. Mel Gibson $3.50
4/5. Tyler Perry/Dudley Moore – $3.00
Least Profitable Actors
1. Brad Pitt – 10-cents
2. Johnny Depp – 20-cents
3. Robert De Niro – 24-cents
4. Hugh Jackman – 25-cents
5. Anthony Hopkins – 26-cents
Most Profitable Actress
1. Rose Byrne – $9.80
2. Regina Hall – $3.50
3. Octavia Spencer – $2.90
Source: New York Post
