Steven Seagal | $16 Million | Police

Steven Seagal was one of the most significant figures in the entertainment industry in the ’80s and ’90s. He learned martial arts as a child and earned a 7th-degree black belt in aikido as an adult. Afterward, he opened a dojo in Taos, New Mexico, and another in West Hollywood, California. Seagal subsequently landed jobs as a martial arts coordinator in Hollywood for movies like Never Say Never Again and The Challenge. He won a role in Above the Law, and from there, he became a lead action star for numerous films.

Outside acting, Seagal served as a Reserve Deputy Chief at the Sheriff’s Office in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He allegedly graduated from a police academy in L.A. and has a certificate from Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST). A 2009 TV show titled Steven Seagal: Lawman featured his work in law enforcement.