20 times actors were drastically underpaid for iconic roles

Modified Nov 22, 2024 11:12 ET

"Wolfs" World Premiere - Venice International Film Festival - Source: Getty

16) Jeff Daniels - Dumb and Dumber

Netflix's Special Screening of A Man In Full, Los Angeles - Source: Getty

Jeff Daniels did Dumb and Dumber (1994) for a salary of just $50,000 as Harry Dunne. Jim Carrey played Harry Dunne's counterpart and earned $7 million. Back then, Jeff Daniels was known mainly for dramatic roles, and the studio did not believe in his comedic appeal. Still, Jeff Daniels proved his versatility by moving on to create iconic performances. Dumb and Dumber took him into an area of success that placed him in comedy and led to a very strong career in television as well as film.

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