Harrison Ford, Actor, $300 million

“From Carpenter to Multimillionaire” should be the header on Harrison Ford’s gravestone if he doesn’t get to a billion before then! The famous actor is well known for playing significant roles in “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars,” but he’s had his humble beginnings.

After his less than impressive debut in the film industry, he failed to get better roles. Unable to meet the needs of his wife and two sons, Ford, in his late 20s, embraced the carpentry profession to supplement his earnings. At the age of 35, he got his first big-time role in “Star Wars,” and he’s now worth quite a fortune.