46. Mary Badham
Role: Jean Louise “Scout” Finch Film: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Net Worth: Estimated at $1 million*
Harper Lee’s timeless To Kill a Mockingbird made a successful transition to the screen in 1962, featuring Gregory Peck alongside the remarkable performance of 10-year-old Mary Badham as Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Her outstanding portrayal earned her an Oscar nomination, sparking curiosity about her subsequent endeavors.
Badham chose to step away from the cinematic spotlight, redirecting her focus to other pursuits. Reports indicate that her most recent professional roles include art restoration and college testing coordination. Outside her career, she shares a family life with her husband Richard W. Wilt, the dean of Library and Educational Support Services at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Pennsylvania.