Steven RalesRales has worked closely as a producer in Wes Anderson films since 2006. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Estimated net worth: $8.3 billion, per ForbesRales, the chairman and cofounder of medical manufacturer Danaher, founded the film production company Indian Paintbrush in 2006 and has worked closely with director Wes Anderson ever since.Rales also owns film distributors Janus Films and The Criterion Collection and has a 20% in the NBA Indiana Pacers.He won the best live-action short film award in 2024 with Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," which he produced.Jeffrey LurieThe Philadelphia Eagles owner has won three Oscars. Brooke Sutton/Contributor/Getty Images Estimated net worth: $5.3 billion, per ForbesThe Boston businessman purchased the Philadelphia Eagles for $185 million in 1994 and has won two Super Bowls since. But Lurie has a background in film, and has produced and executive-produced more than a dozen movies.His grandfather founded the General Cinema movie-theater chain, which operated 1,500 screens at its peak in 1991 before it was acquired by AMC in the early 2000s.Lurie has won three Oscars for best documentary as executive producer of "Inside Job" in 2011, "Inocente" in 2013, and "Summer of Soul" in 2022.Steven SpielbergThe filmmaker is regarded as the most commercially successful film director of all time. Amy Sussman/WireImage Estimated net worth: $5.3 billion, per ForbesThe film director and producer has worked on some of the most successful films of the past 30 years, directing films like "Jurassic Park," "Jaws," and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."He's regarded as the most commercially successful film director of all time and a pioneer of the modern blockbuster, with his films amassing a box-office total of over $10.7 billion over 37 films, as reported by The Numbers.He won the Oscar for best director in 1999 with "Saving Private Ryan" and in 1994 with "Schindler's List," which also won best picture that year.Jeff SkollThe former eBay president (left) has executive produced two best picture award-winning films. Jeff Vespa/WireImage Estimated net worth: $5.2 billionSkoll, who was eBay's first president from 1996 to 1998, founded film production company Participant Media in 2004 to create films that increased awareness of social issues.He won best picture as executive producer of "Spotlight" in 2016 and "Green Book" in 2019.In total, Participant Media has won 21 Academy Awards over 86 nominations, including best international film for "Roma."George LucasThe Lucasfilm founder sold his production company to Disney in 2012. Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images Estimated net worth: $5.2 billion, per ForbesThe creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises founded the film production company Lucasfilm in 1971 and sold it to Disney for $4 billion in 2012.In 1992, he won the Oscars' Irving G. Thalberg Award, which awards "creative producers whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." He was also nominated for best director and best original screenplay for "American Graffiti" and "Star Wars" in 1973 and 1977, respectively.Oprah WinfreyThe media mogul was nominated for best supporting actress in 1985 and won an honorary award in 2011. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Estimated net worth: $3 billion, per ForbesThe TV host and media mogul has been often regarded as the most powerful woman in media and was once the world's only Black billionaire.She won the Oscars' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which recognizes "outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes" in 2011. She was also nominated for best supporting actress in 1985 for "The Color Purple."Pat HanrahanPat Hanrahan has won multiple Academy Awards. Valerie Macon/Getty Images Estimated net worth: $2.3 billion, per ForbesThe computer graphics researcher, founding Pixar Animation Studio employee, and computer-science and electrical-engineering professor at Stanford University has worked on groundbreaking animation software that led to films like "Toy Story."He won a scientific and engineering Academy Award in 1993 and two technical achievement Oscars in 2004 and 2014.Steve TischThe New York Giants co-owner (right) has produced over 40 films, including "Forrest Gump." Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Estimated net worth: $1.6 billion, per ForbesThe chairman, co-owner, and executive vice president of the New York Giants has produced over 40 films and has worked closely with Columbia and Sony Pictures.He won the Oscar for best picture in 1995 with "Forrest Gump."Peter JacksonThe "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" creator has amassed over $6.5 billion at the box office. Albert L. Ortega/WireImage Estimated net worth: $1.5 billion, per ForbesThe "Lord of The Rings" and "Hobbit" filmmaker has written, directed, and worked on over 20 films and is the fifth highest-grossing director of all time, with his films surpassing $6.5 billion at the box office, per The Numbers rankings.In 2004, he won Oscars for best director, best adapted screenplay, and best picture for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."Tyler PerryThe Madea creator has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. ABC via Getty Images Estimated net worth: $1.4 billion, per ForbesThe filmmaker and playwright created the Madea character in 1999 and founded his own production company, Tyler Perry Studios, in 2006. In 2019, he unveiled the new 330-acre studio grounds in Atlanta. His films have made over $765 million at the box office.He received the Oscars' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2021.Richard Anthony WolfThe "Law & Order" producer won best short film as a producer for "Twin Towers" in 2003. Araya Doheny/Variety via Getty Images Estimated net worth: $1.2 billion, per ForbesThe film producer, best known for creating the "Law & Order" franchise, founded Wolf Entertainment in 1988. It has become one of the most prolific companies in the television business.He won the Academy Award for best short film as a producer with "Twin Towers" in 2003.