=14) James Burrows – Net Worth: $500 Million

This American television director is well known for his association with popular television comedies of the 1970s, like The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

13) Simon Fuller – Net Worth: $560 Million

This English entrepreneur is also an artist manager and television producer. He is well known as the creator of the “Idol” franchise. The franchise has now been sold to over 100 nations worldwide.