Jay Leno

You've heard it said that the man with the big chin has a big pocketbook.

Leno's long career began in the 1970s when he appeared on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" as a replacement host and then became a regular. In 1992, he succeeded Carson as the new king of late night. He hosted "The Tonight Show" until 2014, with the exception of a brief sabbatical when Conan O'Brien took over, only for Leno to return when ratings dropped.

Even though Leno resigned from late-night television at the age of nearly 65, he continues to tour the country with his comedic act.

"You can't stay mad at somebody who makes you laugh." —Jay Leno

Net worth: $450 million

Age: 70

Country: United States