Patrick Stewart

Trekkies are an interesting breed, constantly debating who made the best captain for the Starship Enterprise, Captain Kirk or Captain Picard. Actor Patrick Stewart made a strong argument for his portrayal of Jean-Luc Picard on the show Star Trek: The Next Generation.

At the peak of the show, Stewart pulled $100,000 per episode, making far more for Star Trek movies. Even today, writers are coming up with sequels and spin-offs, quickly increasing the actor’s residuals.