If you're looking for the top earning dead celebrities, you've come to the right place. Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Arnold Palmer and others have collectively earned over $400million. Michael Jackson, for instance, made $287 million off his EMI Music Publishing sale alone. Additional $35 million was made by his Graceland estate. But how much does it really cost? Check out the following to find out. Here's a list of the highest-earning dead celebrities in 2018.
Anthony Bourdain
American travel guide and television personality Anthony Bourdain has died at the age of 61. Eric Ripert, his fellow chef, discovered Bourdain’s body while filming Parts Unknown Vietnam. He then announced his suicide. Later it was revealed that Bourdain had committed suicide by hanging. This suicide was the second in the US this season, after Kate Spade who killed herself last February.
Jerry Maren
The munchkin himself is now among the dead celebrities in 2018. He died last week, in his sleep, at the age of 98, after being in hospice care for six months. Maren was laid to rest at Burbank's Forest Lawn Memorial Park, California. He was also interred in a mausoleum. The actor was born in Boston on January 24, 1920. After attending acting and dancing classes, he met a group of actors heading to California.
Clarence Fountain
Clarence Fountain, a gospel singer, died on June 3, 2018, at the age of 88. After being diagnosed with diabetes in 1994 he continued recording in studio sessions with his group until he retired from touring. Fountain was one of the founding members of the Blind Boys of Alabama. Alabama has been made a better country by this legendary group. They were well-known for their gospel music which was a major influence on many musicians today. Although Clarence Fountain was not able to live his final days, the legacy he left behind is evident in the songs he sung.
Jimmy Gonzalez
Jimmy Gonzalez, a Tejano singer and legend, passed away last week at a Texas hospital. Grupo Mazz, which was nominated for a Grammy, had Gonzalez as their lead singer. He was set to perform at Aransas Pass, Texas this weekend. He was suffering from low blood sugar and died in hospital. Tejano music will be his legacy. Brownsville is where the singer/songwriter was born. His family is deeply saddened by the loss.
Richard Gilliland
In the year 1987, Richard Gilliland and actress Jean Smart got married. Both stars starred in several projects together. The pair met on Designing Women where they were Jo Shively and Annie Potts' lovers. Gilliland was a stayat-home father after he married. He died March 18, 2021. Gilliland and Smart were married for almost 34.
Adolph Thornton Jr.
Young Dolph was shot by Adolph Thornton Jr. in Memphis on Nov. 17. Two suspects were later convicted of murder and attempted murder in the murder. Cornelius Smith, one of the suspects was later extradited from Mississippi for his arrest in connection to the theft of a white Mercedes Benz that was captured on surveillance video. Thornton was declared dead at the scene.
FAQ
What are the salaries of actors?
Actor pay ranges from $1 million per movie to less than $100,000 for independent films. Most actors receive around $10,000 - $20,000 per film. Many actors do not get any compensation. It depends on how successful they are. Actors can make millions, while others have trouble finding work.
Can I start my own distribution company?
No. You cannot legally operate a distribution company without being a distributor.
Even though you may not be distributing other people's films, you still have to follow certain rules.
For example, you can't charge different prices to different theaters. You cannot also charge different fees to customers.
Other companies cannot also sell your services.
Which percentage of the box offices goes to marketing budgets and what is their share?
Marketing budgets account for approximately 20% to 40% of film budgets. This is because marketing plays a vital role in any film's success.
No one will know about your film if you don't do good marketing. It is impossible to get people to pay for your film without knowing all about it.
Statistics
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get an honor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce founded the Hollywood Walk of Fame, HWOF (Hollywood Walk of Fame) in 1960. The HWOF is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It's made up of 2,711 stars, which are embedded in the sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard. Each star represents someone who made motion pictures, television or radio, as well as music and other aspects of popular culture. There are currently 1,922 active individuals on the HWOF.
You will need to submit your application to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be considered for membership to the HWOF. Once submitted, your name will be sent to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, you receive a certificate of eligibility, which includes your name, date of birth, city of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is attached to a concrete base located in front of the designated Star.
You can apply for a star if a current member of the HWOF nominated you or if you made significant contributions to movies, television, radio, theatre, music, or something else considered part of "popular culture." A committee reviews the nominations and determines whether they should be approved. If they decide to approve, they write a letter to the address of the applicant explaining their decision. The person who accepts the nomination will receive a second confirmation letter. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues a check payable the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then sends the check directly to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays any artist or organization that submitted an application. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce pays half of the $12.50 fee to the artist or organization. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs pays the remainder.
Once the artist has received his/her star, he/she becomes eligible to be included in the HWOF. You must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce the balance due to be included on the HWOF. The amount due will depend on when you were first nominated. For example, $15,000. Suppose you were first nominated as a nominee in 1990. You'd owe $10,000 if you were previously nominated in 1990.
If you want to remove yourself from the HWOF, you need to contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and pay off the remainder of your debt. They will take care of removing your name from the list permanently.
How old do you have to be in order to receive a star on HWOF?
To be nominated, one must be at least 18 years. To receive a Star, one must still be living at the time. One can still be nominated after receiving a star after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Nominating you can be done by family members. If there are no living relatives, then the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place a memorial marker in front of the star.
Why can't people choose to use a different street than having stars all over the place?
The HWOF does not intend to be a historical monument. It is meant to honor those who contributed to film history.
What happened to the stars that got stolen? The thieves stole approximately 1,200 stars. Each star weighs between 250-300 lbs, so if you add up all the weight, that comes out to about 4 tons worth of stars!