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Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg is an American film producer and media proprietor. In 2022, Jeffrey Katzenberg's net worth is estimated to be $900 million dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Jeffrey Katzenberg Net Worth

$900 million

Est. Range $698M - $1.1B

Medium Confidence

Jeffrey Katzenberg is a film producer and media proprietor who became well known for his tenure as chairman of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994. He co-founded DreamWorks Animation, where he oversaw the production of animated franchises like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. He later founded a new media and technology company called WndrCo and was the founder of Quibi, a now-defunct short-form mobile video platform.

Katzenberg has also been involved in politics. He actively supported Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and was called "one of Hollywood's premier political kingmakers and one of the Democratic Party's top national fundraisers."

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Richest Celebrities

Celebrities are a mixed bag. From being masters of their craft (like Anthony Hopkins) to being famous just for sake of being famous (Kim Kardashian), celebrities have managed to make the whole world (or a good chunk of it) hang off of their every word. From actors and comedians to models, reality TV stars and Youtubers, these people have one thing in common – they’ve managed to break through all the clutter and propel themselves to stardom.

Most wannabe celebrities earn very little… hopefuls post clips on YouTube that no one watches, most reality TV contestants earn next to nothing, and the average member of the Screen Actors Guild earns less than $1,000 per year from acting jobs. But the celebrities on our list are different. They’ve leveraged their exposure, personal brands, sponsorships and captured the limelight (and associated dollars) anyway they can.

Ultimately, to make the big bucks as a celebrity, you need to be prepared to sell your name, look, face and body… and turn as much as you can into products. Yes, money comes from appearances and roles in big productions, but many celebrities have made their wealth through selling books, biographies, clothing lines and perfume. From their weddings to photos of their first child, everything’s for sale. And, based on the net worth of 10 top celebrities, it seems to be worth it!

Buying Power

Jeffrey Katzenberg's net worth of 900 million can buy...

28572x
Rolex GMT Master II
Priced at $31,499
6847x
Tesla Model S
Priced at $131,440
1475x
Prestige 420 yacht
Priced at $610,000

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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