Robert Downey Jr. has been named the world's highest paid actor for the third year in a row by Forbes, thanks in no small part to the power of the Chinese box office.

"The Avengers: Age of Ultron" star took home $80 million last year, according to the ranking published Tuesday, helped by moviegoers in China where the film grossed a whopping $240 million.

The list of leading men saw Hong Kong action hero Jackie Chan, who stars in "Dragon Blade", come in second with $50 million. Vin Diesel was not far behind, netting $47 million for his part in "Furious 7."

It was the first time the ranking included international actors. Bollywood favorites Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan tied for 7th place, both earning $33.5 million. Akshay Kumar slid into 9th place with $32.5 million.

Rising stars and newcomers to the list included funnymen Seth Rogen ($17 million) who starred in the controversial film "The Interview," and Jonah Hill ($16 million).

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The full list includes 33 actors from seven countries. Together they earned a combined $877 million before taxes and fees.

Forbes will be publishing a separate list of highest-paid actresses later.

The World's Highest-Paid Actors 2015 are:

1. Robert Downey Jr: $80 million

2. Jackie Chan: $50 million

3. Vin Diesel: $47 million

4. Bradley Cooper: $41.5 million

5. Adam Sandler: $41 million

6. Tom Cruise: $40 million

7. Amitabh Bachchan: $33.5 million

7. Salman Khan: $33.5 million

9. Akshay Kumar: $32.5 million

10. Mark Wahlberg: $32 million

How come amitabh is still making this much money... He started out in the 70s with Sholay...Does he still star in recent Bollywood movies?

kayo80:
How come amitabh is still making this much money... He started out in the 70s with Sholay...Does he still star in recent Bollywood movies?

actually Salman Khan is the biggest face of Bollywood firm at the moment, even Sylvester Stallone have declared him needed in the next series of Expendables.

folyboy2013:
actually Salman Khan is the biggest face of Bollywood firm at the moment, even Sylvester Stallone have declared him needed in the next series of Expendables.

But how come amitabh bachchan still makes more money than this so called face of Bollywood of yours?

kayo80:


But how come amitabh bachchan still makes more money than this so called face of Bollywood of yours?

look clearly, they both share the number 7 spot, and again he does more firm than amitabh bachchan.

folyboy2013:
look clearly, they both share the number 7 spot, and again he does more firm than amitabh bachchan.

Okay. I'll do some research on the guy.

Robert Downey jnr?? $80m
Wow!
Hollywood make sense o.

folyboy2013:
actually Salman Khan is the biggest face of Bollywood firm at the moment, even Sylvester Stallone have declared him needed in the next series of Expendables.

I will disagree with you on that. Sha rukh Khan is more recognised than Salman Khan both in India and internationally.

Raalsalghul:
I will disagree with you on that. Sha rukh Khan is more recognised than Salman Khan both in India and internationally.

Bro not anymore, Salman is the new face of Bollywood, you can try goggling who is the biggest star between the two at the moment.