The Richest Downton Abbey Star Might Surprise You

It's certainly no surprise that all of the principal cast members of "Downton Abbey" are doing pretty well for themselves. The British historical drama was an instant hit when it premiered in the U.K. in 2010, and was just as successful in the U.S. when it began airing on PBS the following year. Though the story of the abbey and its inhabitants has continued in movies, the series itself ended in 2015. And everyone from the cast has gone on to star in new projects. They're all quite successful, but some, particularly those who were established well before the series, are really successful. In fact, the richest "Downton Abbey" star might surprise you. #DowntonAbbey #Drama #Actors Joanne Froggatt | 0:00 Jessica Brown Findlay | 1:08 Michelle Dockery | 2:02 Dan Stevens | 3:03 Jim Carter | 4:01 Elizabeth McGovern | 4:54 Samantha Bond | 5:38 Brendan Coyle | 6:44 Matthew Goode | 7:32 Lily James | 8:20 Hugh Bonneville | 9:17 Maggie Smith | 10:11 Shirley MacLaine | 11:30