Hal Jackman’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $1.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $1.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $2.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $1.8 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $1.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $1.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $2.1 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $2.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $2.9 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Hal Jackman’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Hal Jackman has an estimated net worth of $2.9 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Hal Jackman profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $1.7 billion in 2019.
Hal Jackman is a Canadian businessman best known for his long connection to E-L Financial Corporation, a Toronto investment and insurance holding company. Forbes says his wealth comes from insurance and investments. He and his family are the largest shareholders of E-L Financial. He also chaired National Trust Company and The Empire Life Insurance Company. Beyond business, he served as Ontario's 25th lieutenant governor from 1991 to 1997 and later led the University of Toronto as chancellor.
His wealth grew from the financial services group built by his father, Harry Jackman, and then expanded over Hal Jackman's decades leading the business. That gave him a central role in insurance and investment holdings tied to E-L Financial. The leadership has since passed to his son, Duncan, who is chief executive officer, president and chairman of E-L Financial. Forbes valued Jackman at $2.9 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026.
How Hal Jackman built his fortune
Jackman's money is tied to insurance and investments, which Forbes names as the source of his wealth. The core asset is E-L Financial Corporation, where he and his family are the largest shareholders. Forbes describes E-L Financial as a Toronto holding company focused on investment and insurance businesses. His career also included chairing National Trust Company and The Empire Life Insurance Company, family-controlled businesses that kept him close to financial services for decades.
Forbes notes that Harry Jackman built the family financial services empire and that Hal Jackman continued to grow it while he was in charge. That helps explain why his wealth is linked more to long-held ownership and corporate control than to entertainment or sports income. The company now has a new generation at the top, with his son Duncan serving as chief executive officer, president and chairman of E-L Financial. Jackman's public roles added visibility, but the fortune came from business holdings.
How Forbes' estimate moved
Forbes' published estimate for Jackman changed several times across its annual billionaire lists. It put him at $1.7 billion in 2019, then $1.4 billion in 2020, followed by $2.6 billion in 2021. The estimate later moved to $1.8 billion in 2022, $1.7 billion in 2023, $1.9 billion in 2024, $2.1 billion in 2025 and $2.7 billion in 2026. Those shifts match the ups and downs that can come with large stakes in investment and insurance companies.
The latest Forbes reading is higher than the 2026 annual list figure. On Forbes' real-time billionaires tracker, Jackman stood at $2.9 billion in October 2026. Because his wealth is connected to major shareholdings in a financial holding company, changes in valuation can affect the estimate from year to year. Forbes also places him in the Finance & Investments industry, which fits the way his fortune has been built through ownership, insurance and long-term investing.
Career and money timeline
- 1991
Began serving as Ontario's 25th lieutenant governor.
- 1997
Finished his term as lieutenant governor and became chancellor of the University of Toronto.
- 2000
Was promoted to Officer in the Order of Canada.
- 2003
Completed his term as chancellor of the University of Toronto.
- 2025
The University of Toronto law faculty was renamed after his $80 million donation.
Hal Jackman net worth FAQ
What is Hal Jackman's net worth?
Hal Jackman's net worth is an estimated $2.9 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Hal Jackman profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Hal Jackman get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Insurance, investments.
Is Hal Jackman a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Hal Jackman is worth $2.9 billion.
How has Hal Jackman's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $1.7 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $2.9 billion (October 20, 2026).
What company is most tied to Hal Jackman's wealth?
E-L Financial Corporation is the main company connected to his fortune. Forbes says he and his family are the largest shareholders.
Who runs the family business now?
His son Duncan runs the business. Forbes says he is chief executive officer, president and chairman of E-L Financial.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Hal Jackman profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Hal Jackman profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Hal Jackman profile (April 7, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Hal Jackman profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Hal Jackman profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Hal Jackman profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Hal Jackman profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Hal Jackman profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Hal Jackman profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Hal Jackman (accessed October 24, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: Robin S. Taylor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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