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Who's the Highest-Paid Actor on TV?

Forbes has released its list of the highest-paid actors on television this year. The countdown features a variety of stars from Patrick Dempsey to Jim Parsons, but the real questions is whether 2011's highest-paid actor Charlie Sheen reigned supreme again in 2012? He...

Natalie Abrams
Natalie Abrams

Forbes has released its list of the highest-paid actors on television this year. The countdown features a variety of stars from Patrick Dempsey to Jim Parsons, but the real questions is whether 2011's highest-paid actor Charlie Sheen reigned supreme again in 2012?

He did not! His Two and a Half Menreplacement Ashton Kutcher topped the list, reportedly earning $24 million this year. In addition to his role on the CBS comedy, the actor is an active investor in Skype, Spotify and Airbnb. Sheen, who now stars on FX's comedy Anger Management, didn't even crack the top 10. 
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Housestar Hugh Laurie tied Ray Romano for second with $18 million each. Even Sheen's former co-star Jon Cryer made the list, coming in at No. 7 with $13 million.
Check out the full list below and see where your favorite actors landed:
1. Ashton Kutcher, $24 million
2. Hugh Laurie, $18 million
2. Ray Romano, $18 million
4. Alec Baldwin, $15 million
4. Mark Harmon, $15 million
6. Tim Allen, $14 million
7. Jon Cryer, $13 million
8. Patrick Dempsey, $12 million
9. Jim Parsons, $8 million
9. Johnny Galecki, $8 million
9. Jason Segel, $8 million

What do you think? Is Kutcher worth his pay day?