The actor, who earned around $80 million US last year, has become the first actor in history to have made eight consecutive films that have reaped revenues of $100 million at the box office, reports FemaleFirst.
His income catapults him to first place on Forbes magazine’s list, right above Johnny Depp, who earned $72 million.
Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers tie in third position with $55 million each, while Leonardo DiCaprio clenches the fifth spot with $45 million last year.
Bruce Willis, Ben Stiller and Nicolas Cage make the list at sixth, seventh and eighth place. Adam Sandler lands at number ten with his income of $30 million.