Francis Ford Coppola | $3.6 billion

Francis Ford Coppola is usually recognized by his fans as the director of the classic The Godfather trilogy. Little do we know that he also works as a producer and a screenwriter. Coppola’s films are often noted to be immensely creative and precise. He had already started his career while he was studying at the UCLA Film School. It is worth noting that before The Godfather, Coppola had already directed a few movies. However, the said film is recognized to have revolutionized the gangster scene, enabling him to win several Academy Awards for the direction of The Godfather. Subsequently, he directed Apocalypse Now and received international praise.

Over 40 years ago, the director bought land in Napa Valley and converted it into a winery. He eventually focused on entrepreneurship and mastered the art of selling wines all over the world. Coppola also has investments in restaurants and lifestyle resorts around the United States.