Bob Keeshan | $4 million

Robert James Keeshan is an American actor and TV producer who was born on June 27, 1927. He created the children’s TV program, Captain Kangaroo, which aired from 1955 to 1984. It is given credit as one of the longest-running nationally broadcast children’s TV shows during its time. The show brought education disguised in entertainment to all its young viewers. He also portrayed the original Clarabell the Clown in the American children’s TV program, Howdy Doody, from 1948 to 1953.

Throughout the entirety of his career, he has accumulated a total net worth of $4 million. In 1976, he was given a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s also been the recipient of several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, as well as four Daytime Emmy Awards for Captain Kangaroo. In 1984, 1983, and 1982, Keeshan received another three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer.