2) Bill Cosby – Net Worth: $380 Million

This actor is also a musician, activist, author, comedian, educationist and producer. He has won many awards during his career. “The Bill Cosby Show”, “I Spy”, “The Cosby Mysteries” are some of his notable works.

1) Tyler Perry – Net Worth: $450 Million

This American actor is also a playwright, director, author, screenwriter and producer. He started his career as a dramatist in 1992. His first production “I know I’ve Been Changed” hit the stage in 1997. He currently has a deal with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN; launching two new shows for the nework “The Have and the Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.”As actor he is best known for portraying “Madea” in several of his movies and television shows.

The above-mentioned African American actors have achieved great heights in the entertainment industry.

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