Top 38 Most Popular Richest Fictional Characters Of All Time

Our story couldn't have possibly been complete without the inclusion of the inimitable Gordon Gekko in it. The main protagonist of the classic '80s film Wall Street is a bonafide workaholic corporate junkie, who has made a living out of some solid financial investments and corporate takeovers.

Portrayed ably by the great Michael Douglas, he is one of the most influential characters to have emerged from any motion picture to have been released during the 1980s. Greedy, shrewd, and opportunistic, Gekko acquires a huge sum of wealth and a lot of power over time.

What's worth mentioning about him is that he has never been content with the money and power that he has under his direct control. Man, what a man!

Portrayed by Ashton Kutcher, Walden Schmidt appeared in seasons 9 to 12 of Two and a Half Men. He is known to have made his fortune as a teenager by designing a website and selling it to Microsoft.

He is an eccentric divorcé who likes to walk around his home naked. Add to that the fact that he finds it tough to adjust to adult responsibilities. Be that as it may, the character allowed Kutcher to become one of the highest-paid actors on television at the time.

Star of the Tomb Raider franchise, Lara Croft is an amazingly good-looking girl who was born into a rich family. She eventually went on to inherit the family's fortunes after the demise of her parents.

It is no secret that she thrives on her action-star prowess and seeks out adventure across the globe; all while footing the bill for her exploits without a moment of reluctance.

It's been said that her family disowned her when she became a mercenary and skilled thief. However, she was able to compound her riches as a tomb raider hunting down treasures and artefacts.

The one true reason why Chuck Bass is on this list is that he could easily be a girl's dream come true if she is attracted to "rich" red flags.

This young and charming billionaire is the hedonistic antihero of the TV show and book series Gossip Girl, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. The young man has been armed with a family fortune worth a billion and is a reckless womanizer who finds himself indulging in expensive holidays, designer clothes, and limousines from time to time.

Bass also takes pleasure in entertaining himself by playing mind games with the other affluent residents of New York's Upper East Side. Props to actor Ed Westwick for being able to bring the character to life with utmost sincerity.

Cruella de Vil may be known more for her cruelty than her wealth, but one must know that she was well-adjusted to a life of luxury ever since she was born.

While she was gifted with every material item she desired, she eventually developed an affinity for fur coats and began to be known for her rich collection of the same.

A true fashion icon and the notorious villain of 101 Dalmations, she is born to stand out. She may have inherited significant wealth from her folks, but that doesn't stop her from establishing herself as a fashion star.

She does exactly what she wants, which includes stealing Dalmatian puppies. Even that, she manages to do in style, by riding off in her red and black Mercedes-inspired vehicle.

While there is no denying that Mr. Burns from The Simpsons is arguably the most popular wealthy cartoon character, one has to acknowledge that Mom from Futurama may not be far behind.

She may not be as popular, but she actually is richer. Reportedly worth billions of dollars, she was able to amass a major chunk of her wealth as the wicked CEO of a huge corporation.

What's remarkable about her corporation is that it basically controls the entire universe. Needless to say, it makes Mom one of the main antagonists of the entire Futurama series.

Lady Mary Crawley was wealthy from the inheritance she received from her father. However, she is even left in charge of the majestic Downton Estate following the death of her husband in a car crash.

Needless to mention, her net worth skyrocketed over the billion-dollar mark in no time. Be that as it may, the Downtown Abbey widow is no lady of leisure. She decides to handle business and farmer tenants across her estate diligently and plans to renovate and modernize the family home as the 1920s kick-off.

While she can come across as cold and impassive to those who do not know her better, she does enjoy fox hunting and fine dining.

The proud patriarch of the Addams Family does everything that he can to care for his family and bring in the money. He seems to have invested in a range of business ventures till he made it big.

While he started on Wall Street, he soon made a ton of money by involving himself in animal farms, salt mines, and uranium mines, among other ventures. All thanks to their father's smart investing and knack for business, the Addams family has more than enough money to live a life of financial stability.

Better still, they have also got a gigantic mansion which is difficult to unsee once you have seen it.

Oliver Warbucks may not exactly be as well-known as the other characters on our list, but make no mistake, he is certainly among the richest. His story is quite different and relatable since he was convinced by an adorable little girl to change his ways and be more gracious.

That said, it has to be mentioned that he made a ton of money as a defence contractor who supplied the United States government with its weapons. Since the US is known to have the largest and greatest military force in the world, it is understandable why Warbucks is worth billions.

Thurston Howell III is a popular character from the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island. He is so rich that he is described in the show's opening credits as simply The Millionaire.

Thanks to the amount of money that he has been able to accumulate, he can afford to reside on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, where he forces an inventor to create weird and wonderful inventions for Howell Industries.

Some of the rather outlandish inventions that he is in possession of range from bamboo spacecraft and bicycle-powered washing machines to coconut cell phones.

Make way for the beloved wife of the imprisoned George Bluth Sr.; a corrupt property developer who decides to leave millions of dollars to her. Needless to say, the highly materialistic Lucille Bluth of Arrested Development lives the high life and is often seen splashing her cash on auctions, chemical face peels, and robot vacuums.

Not only is she a functioning alcoholic but she also treats many members of her family with complete disdain and cruelty. Most of the people who are familiar with her impassive persona must be aware of her famous cost-of-living comment: "I mean, it's one banana, Michael. What could it cost? Ten dollars?"

A lot many of us who grew up in the '80s know the classic character named Flash Gordon, who is the star of the show that has been named after himself.

And, since we know him, it is only obvious that we would also be familiar with his fearless foe Ming the Merciless. Even though Ming's wealth isn't really the centre of attention in the series, one can't help but notice that the guy owns a planet and makes money through the interplanetary slave trade.

While people today may not be familiar with his name, it is imperative to mention that he is one of the richest fictional characters of all time.

The Fat Controller, whose real name is Sir Topham Hatt, is a fictional character in The Railway Series books written by Reverend W. Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. He makes his first screen appearance on the television series Thomas & Friends.

Those who are familiar with the show would remember him as The Fat Controller. Since he is the inheritor of a family baronetcy, he is able to successfully run the world's biggest collection of vintage steam engines.

Jed Clampett is one of the main characters of the '60s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. More than being a central character on the show, he is the definition of what it means to be wealthy overnight.

We say so because he didn't have to work too hard for his money to become as rich as he is in the fictional world today. All thanks to his luck, he and his impoverished family were able to amass a ton of wealth.

However, it is crucial to mention how he stumbled upon the riches in the first place. What happened was that, while hunting, Clampett discovered that he resides in an oil-rich property.

Therefore, he put his brain to work and managed to earn billions. Don't be shocked to learn that he is, in fact, the wealthiest fictional hillbilly of all time.

Jabba the Hutt is someone you can call the Mafia boss of the Star Wars universe. Why? Because he pretty much controls the underground side of the entire galaxy. His impact is so strong that neither the Republic nor the Empire is willing to touch him.

Among the most powerful and popular characters ever seen on celluloid, Jabba the Hutt's entire syndicate comes to his aid to help him gain control over several star systems. Needless to say, he manages to accumulate wealth worth billions of dollars over time.

Fans of the super successful animated comedy series Family Guy would be able to recognize Carter Pewterschmidt instantly. The selfish and shrewd billionaire, who is the father of Peter Griffin's wife, Lois, rarely cares about his daughter.

While he may not be as concerned about his daughter, it does feel like he gives due importance to his viewers. We say so because the man does his bit to contribute to the show in a comedic way whenever he is seen making an appearance on the screen.

Even though Carter is a successful industrialist who owns a large steel company, he doesn't give even a portion of it to the Griffin family.

There's no denying that not a lot of good superhero comic book stories are complete without a billionaire who is in a powerful position because of the wealth that he has.

Adrian Veidt, who is better known by his superhero name Ozymandias, is no exception. However, he is unlike many other heroes; primarily because he gave up his riches to be a true-blue superhero.

While he did end up inheriting a corporation from his family, his wealth is mainly the result of his involvement with the marketing business. Since he is worth billions, it is safe to say that Adrian Veidt isn't too far behind his counterparts Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne.

Most of the people who work as real estate brokers are able to be amass a decent amount of money over time. Evelyn Harper, who has been serving as the same for more than three decades, made a name for herself by not only selling to uber-wealthy international tycoons but also dating a handful of them.

Needless to say, she earns high commissions and has an office and a pretty sizeable home. While one of her sons, Alan can barely afford to make ends meet, Evelyn, on the other hand, has high-end designer clothes and jewellery.

She believes in dating multi-millionaires and can be seen going on expensive cruises. Not only can she afford cosmetic surgery and botox but she decides to lend Alan some money for his Ponzi scheme without much reluctance, which, of course, implies that she is super rich.