At just 16, Iain Armitage is the richest child actor in the world with an impressive net worth of $6 million (₹50 crore). Known for his iconic role in Young Sheldon, Armitage has built his fortune through a combination of acting, fame, and smart career choices, surpassing other child stars in wealth, such as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons and Jacob Tremblay, who each have a net worth of around $2 million.
Iain’s Journey to Fame
Iain’s rise to stardom began in 2014 with his YouTube series Iain Loves Theatre, where he, at just six years old, reviewed musical theatre shows. This viral series caught the attention of talent agents, leading to appearances on The Perez Hilton Show in 2015. His acting debut came in 2017, where he starred in three films—The Glass Castle, Our Souls At Night, and I’m Not Here—as well as TV appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Big Little Lies.
The Role That Made Him a Star
In 2017, Iain was cast as the lead in Young Sheldon, the spinoff of The Big Bang Theory. At nine, he became one of the youngest actors to headline a primetime TV show, playing a younger version of Sheldon Cooper, a role famously portrayed by Jim Parsons. Iain’s performance helped Young Sheldon become a major hit, cementing his place in Hollywood.
Iain’s Earnings and Wealth Growth
Iain’s salary for Young Sheldon started at $30,000 per episode, totaling $660,000 for the first season. By season 5, his salary had risen to $1.1 million per season, making him one of the youngest millionaires at just 13 years old. Beyond the TV show, Iain starred in Scoob! and Paw Patrol: The Movie, further increasing his wealth.
Though Young Sheldon ended earlier this year after seven seasons, Iain’s impressive earnings from the show and his other ventures solidified his place as the richest child actor in the world.
