We all know that actors can bank enviable amounts of money to star in movies. But for an elite group of top-tier talent, their salaries can reach staggering sums.

Read on as we countdown Hollywood's highest-paid movie roles of all time. There are some surprises on the way to the top spot...

All dollar amounts in US dollars. Pre-2022 figures have been adjusted for inflation to give you an idea of their value in today's money.