Regis Philbin | $150 Million

Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was an American TV presenter, actor and singer. He was believed to have earned a net worth of $150 million before he passed away. This doesn’t come as a shock to many as Philbin is known to be one of the most hardworking men in show business. His hard work has earned him numerous awards and honors. Philbin has won seven Daytime Emmys and was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and Television Hall of Fame in 2006.

In fact, not many know this, but the actor holds the Guinness World Record for the most hours recorded on US television. The game show host is most known for his time as a host on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. With a net worth as big as his, Philbin really knew where to put his investments and spent it on lucrative properties. Sadly, the industry lost such a hardworking man.