Hangover, Rocky Balboa, Ip Man, and More: How Much Money Did Mike Tyson Earn From His Movie Career?

Due in large part to his legendary status as a boxer and his larger-than-life persona, Mike Tyson made his debut in the film industry. His boxing career brought him fame and his distinct personality made him a sought-after figure for a variety of projects. Tyson’s movie career was aided by his genuine interest in exploring the entertainment industry. His willingness to accept a variety of roles, including comedic ones.

The 2009 film ‘The Hangover’ featured Tyson in a leading role as a fictionalized version of himself. His appearance in the movie was a memorable one since it showed off his sense of humor and acceptance of his public persona. His performance in ‘The Hangover’ paved the way for additional career opportunities in the entertainment sector. Producers and directors realized that Tyson’s enormous popularity and attention-grabbing qualities made him an invaluable asset for their projects. With his massive debut, ‘Iron Mike’ continued making more movies like Rocky Balboa, IP man, and more. Let’s find out how much money he made together from Hollywood.

Mike Tyson’s foray into the world of cinema

Tyson’s time in the Silver Light is credited to the multiple movies he has starred in. Whether it was as a cameo or as an actor, Tyson grabbed the attention of all those who watched him. His appearance in ‘Black and White’ in 1999 started his journey in Hollywood. He then starred in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles in 2011 followed by his famous role in Rocky Balboa. In 2009, came Tyson’s biggest hit in the form of a comedy, The Hangover. According to reports, the role fetched him a fortune. The Hangover found so much success that it was renewed for a second part. Iron Mike’s next big step came when he was in a fight against the protagonist in IP Man 3 in 2015.

The success did not stop even after Tyson reached old age. The former champion starred in big movies such as ‘Vendetta’ and ‘Once Within A Time’ even in his late 50s. In 2022, Iron Mike starred in the Indian movie Liger. He supposedly made a fortune through this act. While there is not much information available as to how much he made in each movie, it is recorded that he made over $1.2 Million in worldwide box office.

How much was Mike Tyson paid for in The Hangover?

The Hangover series is credited with Mike Tyson’s career’s renaissance. While Tyson looked at it like a normal job, the comedy led to recognition from all of Hollywood. The movie franchise’s first part made him as much as $100k for his cameo role. His career in Hollywood jumpstarted past this point. The second paid him even higher with $200k.

“They must have seen me in ‘The Hangover’ or a preview of it. They were going crazy,” Tyson recollected. “I said, ‘Boom we got something here. They ain’t act like this since I was champion”. Tyson’s following roles in IP Man and others kept him under the spotlight even days after he retired from boxing.

When Mike Tyson was paid more than the lead actor for his cameo

With the former Heavyweight champion’s legacy, it will barely come as a surprise if he was paid more than the lead actor himself. That is exactly what happened in the MMA film ‘Liger’. The former champion played Mark Henderson in the film, which was recorded concurrently in two regional languages. His extended cameo role reportedly made him more than the lead actor Vijay Deverakonda himself.

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Without question, Mike Tyson was the highest-paid actor on the sets of Liger. However, it appears that Iron Mike has forgotten his role in the film. He had forgotten his roles before due to being exposed to drugs at the time but with this, he was not affected by any hallucinogens.

‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ has faced it all in his boxing career. After facing bankruptcy, movies came as a source of income and added some relief to the boxer’s tumultuous financial situation. Apart from his cannabis business, Tyson today also relies on his earnings from the big screen to ensure a decent income and a comfortable life, if not an extravagant one.

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