Robert Downey Jr. world's highest paid actor

Actor Robert Downey Jr. has topped Forbes magazine's annual list of the world's highest paid actor after earning about $75 million.

The 48-year-old actor earned an estimated $75 million from June 2012 to June 2013, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Downey Jr. has beaten actors Channing Tatum and Hugh Jackman in the run.

Tatum, who is at the second position, made $60 million and Jackman, third on the list, made $55 million in the year.

Actor Mark Wahlberg, 42, who earned $52 million, is listed at the fouth position.

Others in the top 10 included actors Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington and Liam Neeson.