#15: David Caruso
TV Show: CSI: Miami
Amount: $100,000 per year
David Caruso became an icon as the suave investigator on CSI: Miami. Fans watched in awe for a decade as he donned his signature sunglasses, surveyed the crime scene, and delivered those unforgettable one-liners. We all secretly wished we could be as cool as him. And even though he’s stepped away from acting, he’s still cashing in on residuals from the show.
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While CSI raked in a staggering $6 million, Caruso’s share isn’t quite as hefty. He pulls in up to $100,000 annually from those residuals, which isn’t too shabby. But let’s not forget Caruso’s acting career spans decades, with numerous other shows under his belt. Yet, his role in CSI: Miami remains his most beloved and memorable.