In brief
- Matt Stone and Trey Parker are the richest voice actors, each worth an estimated $1 billion.
- Matt Groening ($600 million) and Seth MacFarlane ($400 million) complete the top four.
- Main Simpsons cast members earn about $400,000 per episode and are worth $60 million to $90 million.
- Paramount reportedly agreed a five-year, $1.5 billion South Park streaming deal in July 2025.
As of October 2026, the richest voice actors in the world are Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators and lead voices of South Park, each with an estimated net worth of $1 billion according to Celebrity Net Worth. Matt Groening and Seth MacFarlane follow, with the main cast of The Simpsons making up the rest of the top 10.
Almost every name on this list earns from two sources: voice work on long-running animated shows and a share of the ownership, syndication or streaming income from those shows. The creators who own a piece of their series sit far above actors who are paid per episode.
Richest voice actors 2026: summary table
| Rank | Name | Estimated net worth | Best known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Stone | $1 billion | South Park |
| 2 | Trey Parker | $1 billion | South Park |
| 3 | Matt Groening | $600 million | The Simpsons, Futurama |
| 4 | Seth MacFarlane | $400 million | Family Guy, American Dad |
| 5 | Hank Azaria | $90 million | The Simpsons (Moe, Chief Wiggum) |
| 6 | Julie Kavner | $90 million | The Simpsons (Marge) |
| 7 | Dan Castellaneta | $85 million | The Simpsons (Homer) |
| 8 | Harry Shearer | $85 million | The Simpsons (Mr Burns, Ned Flanders) |
| 9 | Yeardley Smith | $85 million | The Simpsons (Lisa) |
| 10 | Nancy Cartwright | $60 million | The Simpsons (Bart) |
All figures are estimates from Celebrity Net Worth, checked in October 2026. Ties are ordered by name recognition and earnings history.
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Matt Stone co-created South Park with Trey Parker in 1997 and voices several of its main characters, including Kyle and Kenny. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his fortune at $1 billion.
Stone is known as the business side of the partnership. A clause in their early contract gives the pair 50% of the digital revenue from South Park, which has become very valuable in the streaming era. In August 2021 they signed a six-year deal with ViacomCBS reported at $900 million, covering new seasons and 14 films for Paramount+.
In July 2025, Variety, citing the Los Angeles Times, reported a new five-year streaming deal with Paramount worth about $1.5 billion, or $300 million a year.
2. Trey Parker: $1 billion
Trey Parker writes, directs and voices most of the lead roles on South Park, including Stan, Eric Cartman and Randy Marsh. His estimated net worth is also $1 billion.
Apart from television, Parker co-created the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon with Matt Stone and Robert Lopez. The show has grossed more than $1 billion from tickets and related sales, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The pair also earned large sums when streaming rights to South Park were sold to HBO Max in 2019.
3. Matt Groening: $600 million
Matt Groening created The Simpsons, the longest-running scripted primetime series in US television history, and co-created Futurama. Celebrity Net Worth puts his net worth at $600 million.
Groening is mainly a writer and producer rather than a regular cast voice, but his fortune comes entirely from voiced animation. His income includes producer fees, profit participation and merchandise. The Simpsons Movie (2007), which he co-wrote, grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
He also owns valuable property in California, including two neighbouring Santa Monica homes bought for $11.65 million in 2011 and $11.9 million in 2019.
4. Seth MacFarlane: $400 million
Seth MacFarlane created Family Guy and voices Peter Griffin, Stewie, Brian and Quagmire. He also co-created American Dad and The Cleveland Show, and wrote and directed the film Ted, which grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
His estimated net worth is $400 million. In 2009 he signed a five-year, $100 million contract with Fox, then one of the largest in television. In 2020 he moved to NBCUniversal with a five-year deal reported at $200 million for his company Fuzzy Door Productions.
5. Hank Azaria: $90 million
Hank Azaria has voiced Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and many others on The Simpsons since 1989. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his wealth at $90 million.
The main Simpsons cast earns about $400,000 per episode under recent contracts, or roughly $9 million a season. Azaria stopped voicing Apu in 2020. He has also won several Emmy Awards, including one for the TV film Tuesdays with Morrie.
6. Julie Kavner: $90 million
Julie Kavner is the voice of Marge Simpson, as well as Marge’s sisters Patty and Selma and her mother. Her estimated net worth is $90 million.
Before The Simpsons, Kavner won an Emmy for the sitcom Rhoda. She also appeared in several Woody Allen films, including Hannah and Her Sisters. She rarely gives interviews or makes public appearances.
7. Dan Castellaneta: $85 million
Dan Castellaneta voices Homer Simpson, along with Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Barney Gumble and Groundskeeper Willie. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $85 million.
He trained at The Second City in Chicago and has won several Primetime Emmy Awards for his voice work. Cast pay peaked at $400,000 per episode in 2008, was cut by about 25% for some years, and later returned to around $400,000.
8. Harry Shearer: $85 million
Harry Shearer voices Mr Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner. His estimated net worth is $85 million.
Outside The Simpsons, Shearer co-wrote and starred in This Is Spinal Tap and has hosted the radio programme Le Show for decades.
9. Yeardley Smith: $85 million
Yeardley Smith has voiced Lisa Simpson since the character first appeared. Born in Paris in 1964, she won an Emmy for the role in 1992. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her fortune at $85 million.
Her other credits include City Slickers and the sitcom Dharma and Greg, and she wrote and performed the stage show More.
10. Nancy Cartwright: $60 million
Nancy Cartwright voices Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum and Todd Flanders. Her estimated net worth is $60 million.
She earns on the same scale as her cast-mates, but Celebrity Net Worth reports that she has donated more than $20 million to the Church of Scientology, which helps explain the lower figure.
Several of these names also appear among the richest comedians in the world, since many voice actors began in stand-up and sketch comedy.
How we ranked these
We ranked people whose fame and income come mainly from voice work in animation. Net worth figures are estimates from Celebrity Net Worth, checked in October 2026, and are supported by reported contract figures from trade press where available. Private fortunes are not audited, so treat every figure as an estimate.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth: Trey Parker, Celebrity Net Worth: Seth MacFarlane, Celebrity Net Worth: Matt Groening, Variety: South Park streaming deal.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest voice actor in the world?
Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators and lead voices of South Park, are the richest voice actors. Celebrity Net Worth estimates each is worth $1 billion as of 2026, mainly from South Park streaming deals, their share of digital revenue and the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon.
How much do The Simpsons voice actors make per episode?
The main Simpsons cast earns about $400,000 per episode under recent contracts, according to Celebrity Net Worth, or roughly $9 million per season. Pay peaked at that level in 2008, was cut by around 25% for several years and later returned to about $400,000.
What is Seth MacFarlane’s net worth?
Seth MacFarlane has an estimated net worth of $400 million. He created and voices several lead characters on Family Guy, signed a $100 million Fox deal in 2009 and moved to NBCUniversal in 2020 with a five-year deal reported at $200 million.
How much is the 2025 South Park deal worth?
In July 2025, Variety, citing the Los Angeles Times, reported that Paramount agreed a five-year South Park streaming deal worth about $1.5 billion, or $300 million a year. It followed a six-year, $900 million deal with ViacomCBS signed in 2021.
Which Simpsons voice actor has the highest net worth?
Hank Azaria and Julie Kavner are tied as the richest regular Simpsons cast members, each with an estimated net worth of $90 million. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer and Yeardley Smith follow at about $85 million each, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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