Dwayne Johnson is the richest Disney voice star in 2026, with a net worth estimated at around $800 million. This list ranks ten stars who voiced Disney and Pixar characters by estimated net worth, and notes reported voice fees where they are known.
Voice pay has changed a lot over time. Robin Williams reportedly took the union minimum for Aladdin in 1992, while Tom Hanks reportedly earned $15 million for Toy Story 3 in 2010.
| Rank | Voice star (role) | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwayne Johnson (Maui in Moana) | $800 million |
| 2 | Ellen DeGeneres (Dory in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory) | $450 million |
| 3 | Tom Hanks (Woody in Toy Story) | $400 million |
| 4 | John Travolta (Bolt in Bolt) | $250 million |
| 5 | Eddie Murphy (Mushu in Mulan) | $200 million |
| 6 | Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story) | $100 million |
| 7 | Chris Pratt (Barley Lightfoot in Onward) | $100 million |
| 8 | Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen in Cars) | $70 million |
| 9 | Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc.) | $50 million |
| 10 | Robin Williams (Genie in Aladdin) | $50 million at death |
1. Dwayne Johnson: Net worth $800 million
Dwayne Johnson voiced the demigod Maui in Disney’s Moana (2016) and its sequel Moana 2 (2024), and sang on the soundtrack. His net worth is estimated at $800 million, the highest of any Disney voice star.
Most of that wealth comes from film paydays, which have reportedly reached tens of millions of dollars per picture, and from his tequila brand Teremana, where he holds a stake whose size is not publicly confirmed.
Valuation basis: reported film salaries in the tens of millions of dollars, plus a stake in his tequila brand. The $800 million figure is a widely published estimate, not a confirmed one, and estimates for him vary.
2. Ellen DeGeneres: Net worth $450 million
Ellen DeGeneres voiced the forgetful blue tang Dory in Pixar’s Finding Nemo (2003) and led the sequel Finding Dory (2016). Her net worth is estimated at around $450 million, though published estimates vary.
Dory was a career-defining role that ran alongside her talk show, which aired from 2003 to 2022 and won 33 Daytime Emmy Awards.
Valuation basis: an estimate resting on two decades of talk show earnings, plus Pixar voice work and product deals.
3. Tom Hanks: Net worth $400 million
Tom Hanks has voiced Woody in all four Toy Story feature films, from the original in 1995 to Toy Story 4 in 2019. His net worth is estimated at around $400 million.
He reportedly earned $50,000 for the first film, $5 million for Toy Story 2 and $15 million for Toy Story 3, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. That $15 million is the largest reported single-film voice payday on this list.
Valuation basis: film fees, reported Toy Story fees of $15 million for the third film, and producing income.
4. John Travolta: Net worth $250 million
John Travolta voiced the dog hero in Disney’s Bolt (2008), which earned more than $300 million worldwide. His net worth is estimated at around $250 million.
He also sang the duet I Thought I Lost You with Miley Cyrus, which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. Most of his fortune comes from decades of film hits such as Grease, Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction.
Valuation basis: decades of film fees and royalties.
5. Eddie Murphy: Net worth $200 million
Eddie Murphy gave Disney’s Mulan (1998) its comic relief as the dragon Mushu. His net worth is estimated at around $200 million.
His other famous animated role is Donkey in the Shrek films. His wealth comes mainly from decades of comedy and film hits.
Valuation basis: decades of film fees and stand-up income.
6. Tim Allen: Net worth $100 million
Tim Allen is the voice of Buzz Lightyear, the space ranger in the Toy Story films. His net worth is estimated at around $100 million.
He reportedly earned about $50,000 for the 1995 original and about $5 million upfront for Toy Story 2 in 1999. He is also known for the sitcoms Home Improvement and Last Man Standing.
Valuation basis: sitcom earnings, film fees and reported Toy Story fees of about $5 million for the second film.
7. Chris Pratt: Net worth $100 million
Chris Pratt voiced the elf Barley Lightfoot in Pixar’s Onward (2020), opposite Tom Holland. His net worth is estimated at around $100 million.
His fortune comes largely from the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World films and from the series The Terminal List.
Valuation basis: franchise film fees and a reported $1.4 million per episode for the streaming series The Terminal List.
8. Owen Wilson: Net worth $70 million
Owen Wilson is the voice of the race car Lightning McQueen in Pixar’s Cars films. His net worth is estimated at around $70 million.
He returned to voice McQueen in Cars 2 in 2011. His per-film voice fees have not been publicly confirmed. Outside animation he is known for comedies such as Wedding Crashers and Zoolander.
Valuation basis: an estimate based on decades of film fees; his voice fees are undisclosed.
9. Billy Crystal: Net worth $50 million
Billy Crystal voices the one-eyed monster Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Monsters University (2013). His net worth is estimated at around $50 million.
The first film earned more than $520 million worldwide and the prequel about $740 million. Crystal has said he regretted turning down the role of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story.
Valuation basis: film, stand-up and hosting income, with two Monsters films that grossed more than $1.2 billion combined.
10. Robin Williams: Net worth $50 million at death
Robin Williams voiced the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin (1992). His net worth at the time of his death in 2014 was estimated at around $50 million.
He reportedly accepted $75,000 for the role, reported as the union minimum, far below a usual film fee that has been reported at around $8 million. His performance remains one of the most celebrated in animation.
Valuation basis: film earnings over four decades, valued at the time of his death.
FAQ
Who is the highest paid Disney voice actor?
Dwayne Johnson, the voice of Maui in Moana, is the richest on our list at an estimated $800 million, a published estimate rather than a confirmed figure. Tom Hanks has the largest reported single-film voice fee at $15 million for Toy Story 3.
How much did Tom Hanks earn for Toy Story?
He reportedly earned $50,000 for the first film in 1995, $5 million for Toy Story 2 and $15 million for Toy Story 3.
How much was Robin Williams paid for Aladdin?
He reportedly accepted $75,000, the union minimum, to voice the Genie in 1992.
Who joined the list in this update?
Dwayne Johnson, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy and Chris Pratt joined, while Mary Costa, Peggy Lee, Ilene Woods, Mandy Moore, Matthew Broderick and Walt Disney were removed.
Why does the list rank by net worth?
Per-film voice fees are rarely published, so net worth is the most consistent measure across stars. Reported fees are noted where available.
Did Walt Disney voice Mickey Mouse?
Yes. Walt Disney provided the voice of Mickey Mouse from the character’s debut in 1928 until the mid 1940s, when other performers took over.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
We looked at reported voice fees, film earnings, box office results of the films, and each star’s other business interests. Per-film voice pay is rarely disclosed, so we treat net worth as an estimate.
Last updated: October 2026.
