4. Al Jean – Net Worth: $200 Million
Al Jean began his writing career while he was at Harvard University with his fellow colleague Mike Reiss.
Together, they worked as writers and producers on television shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, ALF and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.
In 1989, they were hired as a part of the original writing staff for the then unknown sitcom, The Simpsons.
He and his partner took over as show runners with the critically acclaimed third and fourth seasons. Al Jean then co-created the animated sitcom, The Critic, which aired first on ABC and then on FOX.
The series did well initially, but failed to maintain an audience. He then worked for Disney before returning as sole show runner for The Simpsons.
Al Jean has received 8 Prime Time Emmy awards.
