The first movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy premiered back in 2001 and it immediately became a big hit. The franchise, which was based on the novel of the same name written by J. R. R. Tolkien, produced three installments — The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Needless to say, the cast of the movies quickly became international superstars.

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Today, we're taking a look at just which cast member is currently the richest. From Orlando Bloom to Liv Tyler — keep on scrolling to see which The Lord of the Rings has the highest net worth!

10 Billy Boyd — Net Worth $6 Million

Kicking the list off is Billy Boyd who played Peregrin "Pippin" Took in The Lord of the Rings franchise next on our list. Besides this role, Billy is best known for appearing in shows like Empty, Chucky, and Outlander, — as well as movies such as Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and Seed of Chucky. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Billy Boyd is currently estimated to have a net worth of $6 million.

9 Sean Astin — Net Worth $10 Million

Next on the list is Sean Astin who portrayed Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings franchise. Besides this role, Sean is best known for starring in movies like 50 First Dates, Click, and Lynn McGill as well as shows such as Stranger Things and Special Agent Oso. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sean Astin is currently estimated to have a net worth of $10 million.

8 Dominic Monaghan — Net Worth $12 Million

Dominic Monaghan in Lord of the Rings
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Let's move on to Dominic Monaghan who played Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in the popular fantasy-adventure movie franchise.

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Besides this role, Dominic is best known for appearing in movies like X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Soldiers of Fortune — as well as shows such as Lost and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dominic Monaghan is currently estimated to have a net worth of $12 million.

7 Elijah Wood — Net Worth $20 Million

Elijah Wood
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Elijah Wood who played Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings franchise next on our list. Besides this role, Elijah is best known for appearing in shows like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and Wilfred, as well as movies such as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Last Witch Hunter, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Elijah Wood is currently estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.

6 Christopher Lee — Net Worth $25 Million

Christopher Lee as Saruman holding a staff
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Next on the list is Christopher Lee who portrayed Saruman in The Lord of the Rings franchise. Besides this role, Christopher Lee was best known for starring in movies like the Hobbit movie trilogy, The Man with the Golden Gun, and The Wicker Man — as well as shows such as The New Adventures of Robin Hood and Shaka Zulu. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Christopher Lee was estimated to have a net worth of $25 million.

5 Viggo Mortensen — Net Worth $40 Million

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn from The Two Towers
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Let's move on to Viggo Mortensen who played Aragorn in the popular fantasy-adventure movie franchise. Besides this role, Viggo is best known for appearing in movies like Witness, A Perfect Murder, Everybody Has a Plan, and A Walk on the Moon. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Viggo Mortensen is currently estimated to have a net worth of $40 million.

4 Orlando Bloom — Net Worth $40 Million

Orlando Bloom who playedLegolas in The Lord of the Rings franchise next on our list. Besides this role, Orlando is best known for appearing in shows like Midsomer Murders and Easy, as well as movies such as The Hobbit movie franchise, the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, and Troy.

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Orlando Bloom is currently estimated to have a net worth of $40 million — meaning that he shares his spot with Viggo Mortensen.

3 Liv Tyler — Net Worth $50 Million

Opening up the top three on today's list is Liv Tyler who portrayed Arwen Undómiel in The Lord of the Rings franchise. Besides this role, Liv is best known for starring in movies like Empire Records, Armageddon, and The Incredible Hulk — as well as shows such as The Leftovers, Harlots, and 9-1-1: Lone Star. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Liv Tyler is currently estimated to have a net worth of $50 million.

2 Ian McKellen — Net Worth $60 Million

The runner-up on today's list is sir Ian McKellen who played Gandalf in the popular fantasy-adventure movie franchise. Besides this role, Ian is best known for appearing in movies like the X-Men franchise, Richard III, and Gods and Monsters, as well as shows such as Vicious, Coronation Street, and David Copperfield. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ian McKellen is currently estimated to have a net worth of $60 million.

1 Cate Blanchett — Net Worth $95 Million

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And finally, wrapping the list up is Cate Blanchett who played in The Lord of the Rings franchise next on our list. Besides this role, Cate is best known for appearing in shows like Mrs. America, Bordertown, and Heartland — as well as movies such as The Aviator, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Elizabeth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cate Blanchett is currently estimated to have a net worth of $95 million.

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