Pedro Almodovar's net worth is $20 million. The Spaniard has accrued most of his wealth from directing, producing, and writing for the screen. He co-owns El Deseo studio in Madrid together with his brother Agustin Almodovar. He has won numerous film awards including BAFTAs and received numerous nominations during his colorful career. Some of his popular films that have received worldwide acclaim include All About my Mother which grossed over $ 18 million across the globe and $ 8.9 million in the U.S in 2002.

He was born Pedro Almodovar Caballero in 1949 in the Spanish city of Ciudad Real. He was born in an illiterate village but beat all odds when he relocated to Madrid on his own. He used the little he saved from working odd jobs and later as an assistant at Telefonica to go to the theatre. He eventually got into stage acting and bought a hand camera with which he shot short films. He shot his first film through financing from donations in 1980. He has so far produced over 10 movies.