Forbes reveals Jerry Seinfeld is the world's highest-paid comedian after earning $36 million in the past year... but not one woman makes the list

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 19:24 EST, 21 October 2015 | Updated: 20:47 EST, 21 October 2015

His top-rated sitcom Seinfeld ended in 1998 but it's still the gift that keeps on giving for creator and star Jerry Seinfeld.

The 61-year-old New York comic made $36 million between June 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015 and that makes him the highest-paid comedian in the world, according to Forbes.

The star, whose total net worth is estimated at more than $800 million, continues to sell out stand-up tours and recently negotiated a $160 million deal with Hulu for the streaming rights to his iconic series.

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Top comic: Jerry Seinfeld is the world's highest paid comedian, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes. He's made $36 million in a one-year period ending June 1, 2015

Top comic: Jerry Seinfeld is the world's highest paid comedian, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes. He's made $36 million in a one-year period ending June 1, 2015

Keeps on making money: Seinfeld's wealth was boosted by agreeing a $160 million deal with Hulu for the streaming rights to re-runs of his iconic sitcom that ended in 1998

Keeps on making money: Seinfeld's wealth was boosted by agreeing a $160 million deal with Hulu for the streaming rights to re-runs of his iconic sitcom that ended in 1998

Seinfeld also has a successful web series on Crackle called Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

He lives in Long Island with his wife Jessica and their three children.

Second on the Forbes list,, which was noticeably absent of any female comics, is Kevin Hart.

The 36-year-old Philadelphia native made $28.5 million in a year.

His earnings were boosted significantly by his appearance in several movies including Think Like A Man Too, Get Hard and The Wedding Ringer as well as his hugely successfull arena tour.

Runner-up: Kevin Hart, 36, earned $28.5 million to place second on the Forbes list, thanks to movie roles and a sold out arena tour

Runner-up: Kevin Hart, 36, earned $28.5 million to place second on the Forbes list, thanks to movie roles and a sold out arena tour

Number 3: Terry Fator found fame as a result of TV's America's Got Talent and now makes millions of dollars performing in Las Vegas

Number 3: Terry Fator found fame as a result of TV's America's Got Talent and now makes millions of dollars performing in Las Vegas

In third place is ventriloquist and impressionist Terry Fator, 50, the winner of season two of America's Got Talent.

Since his TV show victory, he's signed multi-million dollar contracts for Las Vegas residencies and in the 2013-14 year, he earned $21.5 million.

Next on the list with $19 million apiece are Jeff Dunham, 53, another ventriloquist and stand-up comedian, and Russell Peters, a judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing.

They're followed by Parks And Recreation star Aziz Ansari with $9.5 million, whose earnings were boosted by the publication of his book Modern Romance.

The final names on the list are Louis C.K. with $9 million, Gabriel Iglesias at $8.5 million, John Bishop at $8 million and Dave Chapelle with $7.5 million.

High earners: Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, left, and comic Russell Peters, right, both made the Forbes list with $19 million apiece
High earners: Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, left, and comic Russell Peters, right, both made the Forbes list with $19 million apiece

High earners: Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, left, and comic Russell Peters, right, both made the Forbes list with $19 million apiece

Made the cut: Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari padded his earnings with a book deal, giving him a total of $9.5 million for the year

Made the cut: Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari padded his earnings with a book deal, giving him a total of $9.5 million for the year

 

 

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