From Childhood Photo to World’s Richest Celebrity
Humble Beginnings
A smiling boy in an old photo had no idea he would grow into one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures. That boy was Steven Spielberg—proof that “greatness can start from the simplest beginnings.”
A Fortune in Film
Now worth $5.3 billion, Spielberg’s wealth exceeds that of George Lucas, Oprah, and Michael Jordan. Known for directing Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park, he also earns a 2% cut from Universal Studios theme park ticket sales.
Early Passion
Spielberg’s journey began young. At 17, he made his first feature, Firelight, on a $500 budget, earning just $1 from its lone screening. His short film Amblin caught Hollywood’s eye while he studied at California State University, Long Beach.
