These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Denzel Washington, $20 Million

The Book of Eli was one of Washington's more recent serious roles, and he took home $20 million. The iconic actor has also been in Cry Freedom, Malcolm X, and 2 Guns. He's one of Hollywood's most favorite performers.

The More You Know

Peter Ostrum, Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, never acted in another movie after that and is now a veterinarian.
Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
As a child, Jim Carrey wore tap shoes to bed just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night.
The first public movie screening was held in 1895 in Paris.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.