He was once one of Hollywood’s leading men in films like Grosse Pointe Blank, Say Anything and High Fidelity. John Cusack is an actor and screenwriter with a net worth of $50 million, however, we haven’t seen him on the big screen as of late.
The brother of another notable star, Joan Cusack, he’s made it very clear he has no interest in movie franchises (Star Wars, Marvel etc.) and chooses instead, to look for artistic roles that while they might not bring in huge box office numbers, support his personality and strong beliefs in his work.
Cusack has starred in some of our favorite films of the 80’s and 90’s and despite recent friction with Hollywood according to The Things, his style is unquestionably unique. With mentors like Director Rob Reiner and A-lister Al Pacino, Cusack got his start with hits we won’t forget and fans say there’s still more to see.
Check out Cusack’s top grossing films to date.
13 Say Anything – $21 Million
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Remember the scene where Cusack’s character, Lloyd Dobler plays the boombox over his head in an effort to get Ione Skye’s (Diane Court) attention? Not only did fans fall in love with the rom com, it also put Cusack on the map. According to Celebrity Net Worth, it’s one of the first films that put Cusack and his high school buddy, actor Jeremy Piven on the same screen.
12 Sixteen Candles – $24 Million
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While the box office number doesn’t speak to VHS, DVD and Blu-Ray, it’s a fair guess the popularity of this 1984 film has become a cult classic. Starring Molly Ringwald on her sixteenth birthday and all of the embarrassing events that happen during the teen years, Cusack played a small part as Bryce; a young man among of sea of boys Ringwald deals with on her journey.
11 High Fidelity – $27 Million
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One of Cusack’s most popular films is the romantic comedy based on the novel of the same name by Nick Hornby. The screenplay was also one of several of Cusack’s successful writing ventures and he plays the main character as a record store owner who recounts his top five breakups.
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10 Grosse Pointe Blank – $28 Million
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Cusack plays a professional assassin sent on a mission that happens to be in the city of his 10-year high school reunion. He stars alongside Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd and his sister, Joan Cusack in the action-packed comedy.
9 Runaway Jury – $49 Million
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Cusack stars alongside Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman as a juror working on the inside of a trial and a woman on the outside manipulating others to turn the vote for a major gun manufacturer.
8 Serendipity – $50 Million
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In 2001, Cusack is paired with Kate Beckinsale and his frequent co-star, Jeremy Piven in an uncanny boy meets girl and years later, boy meets girl again story; a love story spanning a decade. The rom com gained popularity among fans as a unique film.
7 Hot Tub Time Machine – $50 Million
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The Must Love Dogs star wrote this popular film about a malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort and takes a man back to 1986 with three others. As in most time machine comedies, the men have to make sure not to change the course of events so as not to change the future.
6 Stand By Me – $52 Million
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Another favorite among 80’s and 90’s fans, the film follows the journey of a group of boys played by a young Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell after the death of one of their friends. Cusack plays Denny Lachance, Gordie’s brother in the film.
5 Anastasia – $58 Million
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The animated film depicts the last surviving child of the Russian Royal Family as she joins two con men in an effort to reunite with her grandmother, Cusack lends his voice to the leading male character, Dimitri. Meg Ryan, Kelsey Grammar and Christopher Lloyd were also voice actors in the film according to IMDb.
4 1408 – $72 Million
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The film shows Cusack’s wide range of talent in a mystery/horror film who follows a man who specializes in paranormal occurrences. He checks into a famous hotel room and confronts genuine terror throughout the night.
3 America’s Sweethearts – $93 Million
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A fan favorite couple played by Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones are in the midst of a nasty public breakup and publicists Billy Crystal and Julia Roberts are scrambling to get the situation under control. In the meantime, the couple’s latest film has found its only copy kidnapped by the director.
2 Con Air – $101 Million
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The popular action film put Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich and Steve Buscemi on an airplane full of convicts. A surprise take down of the plane requires Agent Vince Larkin (Cusack) to work against the clock and secure the convicts on the loose.
1 2012 – $166 Million
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Cusack is a frustrated writer struggling to keep his family alive while a series of catastrophes are quickly killing off all of mankind. Thandie Newton and Amanda Peet also star in the film.
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Sources: The Things , Celebrity Net Worth, IMDb
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