Johnny Galecki

While The Big Bang Theory‘s star was certainly Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki as quirky, open-hearted Leonard, a hopeful nerd looking to fit in just a little bit more, was one of the big factors for the show’s success. Over 12 seasons, fans grew to love his character more and more.

From residuals alone, the actor sees $10 million a year, though he’s always looking for more opportunities to expand his range. Lucky for fans, the spin-off series, Young Sheldon has been renewed for further seasons.