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Morgan Freeman has the highest published net-worth estimate among the The Shawshank Redemption cast members covered here, at $250 million, followed by Tim Robbins at $50 million. These are Celebrity Net Worth estimates—not verified statements of the actors’ finances—and the available estimates do not support a ranking of the film’s entire principal cast.
Cast members ranked by published net-worth estimate
The figures below are estimates published by Celebrity Net Worth. They are a snapshot of the pages available on October 8, 2026, not audited disclosures or a measurement of each actor’s current assets.
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![The Shawshank Redemption [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QVW4Ao9CL._SL160_.jpg)
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The Shawshank Redemption [Blu-ray] | $7.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Shawshank Redemption, The (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) | $23.79 | Buy on Amazon |
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The Shawshank Redemption (Blu-ray) | $16.17 | Buy on Amazon |
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![The Shawshank Redemption [Blu-ray Steelbook]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Q3BCNrbL._SL160_.jpg)
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The Shawshank Redemption [Blu-ray Steelbook] | $26.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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Shawshank Redemption, The (Blu-ray Book) | $13.57 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rank | Cast member | Role in the film | Published estimate | Source |
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| 1 | Morgan Freeman | Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding | $250 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 2 | Tim Robbins | Andy Dufresne | $50 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 3 | Clancy Brown | Captain Byron Hadley | $5 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 4 (tie) | Bob Gunton | Warden Samuel Norton | $2 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
| 4 (tie) | William Sadler | Heywood | $2 million | Celebrity Net Worth |
The two $2 million estimates are tied; the figures do not justify distinguishing Gunton from Sadler by wealth. The estimates also come from pages with differing update dates, so the order should be read as a comparison of the figures surfaced here, not a precise, synchronized accounting.
What the ranking does—and does not—cover
The film’s principal cast also includes Gil Bellows, who played Tommy Williams, and James Whitmore, who played Brooks Hatlen. The source set used for this ranking does not provide comparable net-worth estimates for them, so assigning figures or treating the five listed actors as the complete cast would be misleading.
#1 Best Overall
- Blu-ray
- Blue BD Case
- Commentary by Writer/Director Frank Darabont 2 Documentaries:Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at the Shwshank Redemption Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature The Charlie Rose Show Segment Featuring Darabont Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman - Comic Spoof The Sharktank Redemption - Stills and Collectibles Galleries - Theatrical Trailer
The Shawshank Redemption was written and directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from Stephen King’s 1982 novella. Its central performances include Robbins as Andy and Freeman as Red, alongside the supporting roles listed above.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to interpret celebrity net-worth estimates
Celebrity Net Worth describes its figures as estimates based on public sources and, in some cases, private tips or feedback. They are not actor-issued financial disclosures. The pages do not establish a common audited method that would make the amounts exact or directly comparable.
Net worth is not the same as a salary for one film, career earnings, box-office revenue, or residual payments. The figures here should therefore be attributed to the publisher rather than presented as confirmed personal wealth.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- A prominent banker unjustly convicted of murder spends many years in the Shawshank prison. He is befriended by a convict who knows the ropes and helps him to cope with the frightning realities of prison life.Running Time: 142 min. Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: DRAMA Rating: R Age: 053939267525 UPC: 053939267525 Manufacturer No: 1000028930
Rank #4
- Factory sealed DVD
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