Ben McKenzie

Gotham took place in the world of DC’s Batman, without ever actually having Bruce Wayne become the legendary superhero. Previously starring on The O.C., BenMcKenzie plays the role of a young, detective Jim Gordon, hunting down criminals, some of which are iconic Batman villains.

Earning a solid $10,000 per year, the actor did his best to exhibit the grittiness needed to carry a show like Gotham, without having too much despair to root for the heroes. It seems they did achieve that fine balance, after all.