Actors and Royalties?

Question

I was curious what some actors would make in royalties. I was listining to a show and they said actors usually recieve a royaly check every 2 weeks.

Like for example what would Micheal J. Fox make in royalties for Back to the Future movies.

Mark Hamill make for the star wars movies?

What would an actore like Corey Haim that really isn't working now make off of royalties, would he be making enough to make a living?

Answer 1

Determing residuals is a tricky venture.  There are a few variables to consider.  Where it is shown.  How many times it is shown. What number are they on?  For example, with a basic agreement, I believe Corey Haim would make a little less on Lost Boys each time it is shown then after a set period of time the basement is set.  

Example.

Lost Boys shown 1-8 times Haim receives 8000 dollars.

9-25  7000

after 25th airing 6000 dollars.  These are just examples but that is generally how it works.

here is a good website that could help you out.  

http://www.sag.org/content/residuals-faq