ALEX TREBEK | $75 MILLION

At just 13 years old, Alex Trebek was already helping cover his family’s personal loans—He worked as a bellhop. By the time he was in college, he wanted to pursue a career in broadcast news, so after graduating, he began working for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Since then, he transitioned to the game show scene and gained fame for his performance hosting programs such as Double Dare, High Rollers, and Jeopardy.

For his work in Jeopardy, Alex earns an annual salary of $18 million. Along with his other ventures, the game show host has since accumulated an impressive net worth of $75 million, all while spending portions of his wealth on philanthropic endeavors. Besides entertaining his audiences, Alex also participated in many charity programs, a habit his kids eventually followed. Well, it’s safe to say he undoubtedly led by example, and because of that, he made the world just a bit better.