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Simon Cowell Beats Trump as Top Earning Man on U.S. TV

Tuesday – November 10, 2009 – 5:21pm

Ka-ching!

Forbes has named American Idol judge Simon Cowell, 50, the top earning man on prime-time U.S. Television, earning an $75 million last year.

He beat out The Apprentice host Donald Trump ($50 million) and Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest ($38 million), based on estimated pre-tax earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.

Rounding out the top five: Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen, who netted $21 million, and Office star Steve Carell, with an estimated $21 million.

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The remainder of the Top 10:

6. Howie Mandel ($15 million)

7. Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million)

8. Jeff Foxworthy ($11 million)

9. Hugh Laurie ($10 million)

10. David Caruso ($9 million)

 

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  • November 11, 2009 - 10:54am Alissa Says:

    November 10, 2009 - 7:39pm Vidal Says: For $75 million, he should be able to get a decent haircut -------------------------------------------------- And better looking T-shirts
  • November 11, 2009 - 6:39am anne Says:

    I need a 20,000 loan to go to nursing school. Do you think any of these guys would give me a low interest loan?
  • November 11, 2009 - 12:42am Mike Zachaczewski Says:

    Wow the American Idol boys are 2 of the top 3. And yeah I do agree about the haircut comment.
  • November 11, 2009 - 12:09am Holly Says:

    I can't help it, I think he's cute! I think it's the way he actually doesn't mind showing people when he is actually bowled over by someone like Susan Boyle or the little girl Connie from Britain's Got Talent. I think the grumpy thing is all an act. I know I am a dork...
  • November 10, 2009 - 11:03pm Margaret Says:

    Congratulations Simon, you well deserve it ! ! !
  • November 10, 2009 - 7:39pm Vidal Says:

    For $75 million, he should be able to get a decent haircut.