33.George R.R. Martin

An author who is both loved and hated for killing off many fan-favorite characters, George R.R. Martin gained worldwide attention and fame thanks to his series of fantasy novels — particularly the Songs of Ice and Fire, which was adapted for TV and was retitled to Game of Thrones. Throughout the majority of the show’s run, the author also helped as its executive producer.

After getting his college degree, Martin published a few sci-fi novels before finally releasing his hit fantasy novels. And thanks to his novels and their adaptations’ success, George R.R. Martin was able to earn a massive fortune. Though he has gained more than a handful over the years, Martin prefers to live a modest life, which is also reflected in his two cars, a Tesla Model S and a Mazda RX-7.