Mel Brooks – 94, $100 million

Comedian-actor Mel Brooks did great in making people laugh, and he has done so well at writing, producing, and composing, too. With his contributions to the industry, Brooks became one of the few celebrities who earned an EGOT – Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

However, it was the Broadway musical The Producers that earned him a huge following. Brooks’ wife, Anne Bancroft, was a Tony, Emmy and Oscar winner. They were married from 1964 until 2005 when she died. The couple passed on the torch to their son Max Brooks, who also became an actor and a writer. Mel seems proud to have a son who is carrying on his legacy.

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Ralph Carter: 61, $1 Million

The famous ‘Good Times’ sitcom fans will undoubtedly remember Ralph Carter. The acclaimed actor delivered a memorable performance on the sitcom playing Michael Evans, the youngest child of Florida, and James Evans, Sr. The role propelled him to international recognition, earning the star a Tony Award nomination.

Apart from his onscreen acting prowess, Carter was also prolific in theater, having performed in several successful musicals. The actor is a man of many talents, with several hit singles on his discography, including ‘Get it Right.’ Carter is now retired and enjoys a quiet life away from the cameras, spending his $1 million wealth.

Wynonna Judd: 57, $20 Million

Wynonna Judd is a well-known American country singer who was part of the country music band, ‘The Judds.’ The band comprised of herself and her mother, Naomi Judd, and together, they released several hit albums. Despite facing extreme poverty in her early life, the family continued to pursue a career in music, and by the mid-1980s, was already popular.

The country singer struck out on her own in 1991 after the band was dissolved following her mother’s illness. So far, Judd has released eight studio albums and more than twenty singles. She is happily married to Cactus Moser and together, they continue to entertain millions the world over with their songs.

Elinor Donahue, $3 million

Actress Elinor Donahue became popular in the ’50s and ’60s for her role in the TV series, ‘Father Knows Best.’ Elinor’s childhood was marked by some resounding accomplishments. At two years, she was already performing on the radio, and at five, she was signed as a singer and dancer by Universal Studios. Her net worth is $3 million.

The actress has appeared in many TV series and movies like ‘The Loretta Young Show’ and ‘Star Trek’ in 1967 in 1955. Though Donahue retired from acting in her late 50s, she’s repeatedly appeared in some movies. Elinor lives with her husband, Lou Genevrino and she has four grown-up sons.