Top Ten Greatest Actors

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The Top Ten

1
Shahrukh Khan

+472He is the God of Acting in Bollywood. Many actors, especially the newcomers, should learn from him the secret for become a star.. His energy, his passion and his love for his professional are unlimited... He haw billions of fans not only in India and in Eastern countries, but all over the world. THE MAN IS PHENOMENON...

+422He is the most hard working man of the world... He still has the middle class touch from where he has come.. He has super inspiring power, which he shares with his words, work and love.. I am too lucky and thank God for making me Shahrukh Khan's fan..

+380Not so well known in USA, but probably has more fans worldwide than anyone else on this list! See DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) for a start (check your local library for dvd).

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2Johnny Depp

I don't think he is sexy but the man can act! He is very diverse and agile. He can be so funny, elusive, mysterious, boyish, wise, psycho, happy, sad, grevious, etc. And I believe every moment of his characters.

He's the real deal. And a beautiful, good human being. His creativity soars, his talent is timeless.

Johnny Depp is the best actor and I love his movies. He sing very good too, I've watched the movie "Sweeney Todd" and I really liked the way he sing in it. It's not only that, he is the most sexiest man in the world, I LOVE HIM!

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3Joseph Vijay

He is one of the mass heroes having all the qualities to become a super star

This actor makes the people happy not only by his films. But also by his several social works and educating the poor children etc.

his dance fight sequences are great very great no one can beat him a slight change he covers a crore amount of fans not only in tamil nadu also over the world no one can even touch him he must in first in greatest actor

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4Mohan Lal

+102HIS PEAKS WILL NEVER CONQUERED HIS "PADAMUDRA " "APPUNNI" "KIREEDOM" "THOOVANATHUMBIKAL" "MANICHITRATHAZHU" "IRUVAR" 1/2 OF "AYAL KADHA EZHUTHUKAYANU" "VASTHUHARA" "MUKUNTHETTA SUMITRA VILIKKUNNU"... HAD NO ANSWER FROM ANYONE. THESE PEAKS WILL NEVER CONQUERED

+77All actors in this list are really good, but they have different acting styles. But according to me, the one actor who does acting without any "over acting" is Mohanlal. But I really think we can't compare one's acting with the other one because they are from different part of the world and so their acting differs. For example, Mohanlal and Kamal Hassan are the best actors in India and the roles that they are doing here can't be done by Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, etc. Because of the change in their lifestyles. So according to me they are doing the best with the characters that they are getting yet I will go with the option Mohanlal, because of the widest range of characters he has portrayed.

He is the only actor apart from Kamal Hasan to win national awards 4 times.

Mohanlal is not only an actor but also a fantastic singer who has rendered voice for other actors as well.

If all actors in this world are given a common character to enact, then I am sure that Mohanlal would stand top of everyone. That's why we call him as "lalettan. "

+25hey LALETTAN has to be in the no 1 position vijay and dep is miles and miles away from LALETTAN

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5Tom Hanks

Nominated for 5 academy awards for playing a little kid in a man's body, a troubled WWII captain, a modern Robinson Caruso and his two Oscar winning roles as a gay man and a mentally challenged overachiever. Hanks is extremely versatile and is brilliant in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Tom Hanks is one of my all time favorite actors he plays such a great role and delivers everything you would want and more! He is a legend in my book.

Forest Gump best movie I ever seen... Acting of Tom hanks superb.. Best best best best actor of all time

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6Kamal Haasan

Not too sure on Dashavtaram... But a highly talented actor probably the best in Indian film Industry in terms of various roles he has portrayed...

VERSATILE = KAMAL HAASAN
He is the only COMPLETE actor among the entire list here.
He has done something that the others will never have the guts to even give a try.

A DWARF in Aboorva Sagotharargal.
A Classical Dancer - Salangai Oli (Sagara Sangamam)
A Metally Retarded - GUNA
A Physically Handicap / Communist - Anbe Sivam
A Historical - Dhasavatharam (10 Roles)

The list is big. More than the number of actors listed here.

If anyother Actor, other than Kamal Ji, has done such versatile roles and you can Vote for them. Otherwise, your only choice is
Dr. KAMAL HAASAN.

SSree

a legend of indian movies who considers cine field as a medium to teach the reality of the society.

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7Marlon Brando

How the hell are actors of the calibre of Marlon Brando 'n Al Pacino down here? Someone, seriously, has got to do something, 'n probly "shift" some people here 'n there

I find it really disappointing that Marlon Brando has been placed behind less talented actors. Yes Johnny Depp is very good but no matter what he does he can never compare with the magnificence of Brando

He is simply awesome.. No words will do favour in his praise... I think every guy will agree with me... He rocks...

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8Al Pacino

Johnny Depp outranking Pacino, no way! Watch Godfather II or Scent of a Woman...

Al Pacino is the greatest actor ever he can do any role... Nobody can do gangster and detective roles like he does...

Democracy don't seem to be fair in online polls. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is in #no7 in greatest songs ever, Monica Belluci #63 at sexiest females and now the unique Al isn't found at least in the second place of greatest actors! So completely unfair! He is a magic actor, he can change himself in whatever he is told to do so in such a convincing way.. #No1 definitely

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9Jared Leto

He is an inspiration to my life, I can learn many things from him. He can sing, and his voice is so beautiful.

I love film with him. He have something interesting inside, and his eyes say something. I don't know why I love him like a actor. I know that he is very handsome but is not the reason...

This guy is a genie in a bottle. 39 yrs and look at him. If you unscrew the bottle you get acting, singing, the looks and those blue blue eyes. In Alexander I wanted to cry with him. He can do everything on que.

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10Rajini Kanth

Rajini is the biggest hero in india cimema... HE IS BIGGEST SUPERSTAR IN INDIA NOBODY CANT' ABLE TO BREAK HIS FILMS RECORDS. EMPEROR OF SOUTH ASIA. MAN OF STYLE, MAN OF MASS, HE IS ALSO GIVEN WAY BY ACTING YEARLY ONE FILM FOR THE OTHER ACTORS UPCOME THEIR PERFORMANCES LIKE VIJAY, SURYA, AJITH.

Rajni Kanth is the Indian Super Star, He is the role model of lot of Young Heros in India, especially in Tamil Nadu. 2nd Highest Salary getting in Asia. He Dominate Tamil Cinema more and 30 year, especially in 1980s and 1990s, he attract ladies, gents and child's very much. In My opinion, He is the World No. 1 Hero and World Super Star

He is highest paid actor in India.. And second highest in south asia after jackie chan. No one in comparable with him.
simple man. Highly devoted person and cool guy..

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The Contenders

11Ajith Kumar

one of the best south Indian actor who came to cinema without any ones support...

thala is the world super star. no one can beat him. the one and only thala. he is the handsome actor of india.

he is a king of opening in southern indian cinema

chan08ece

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12David Duchovny

The only actor on this list that I like. He make me feel all kind of emotions. He is really gifted.

He is the only actor, who can talk nonsense with absolutely serious face!

El_Diablo

One of the best actor in the world. He was great with Minnie Driver in Return to Me and with Julianne Moore in Evolution and Trust the Man. I loved him in House of D and The TV Set. He was great working with Halle Berry in Things we Lost in the Fire.
David Duchovny is brilliant in Californication. And he is one of the nicest people in the world too.

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13Anthony Hopkins

Anthoy Hopkins the worlds greatest actor. Outstanding performances in Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal

What brainless wonders don't relize that anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest actors of all times. It's true Americans have no ability to know talent if it hit them in the head.

completely dominates the movie screen. nobody can beat Hopkins. even Gibson and Day-Lewis couldn't pull it off in 'The Bounty'.

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14Jack Nicholson

He should be first, Johnny depp isn't even close to jacks standards

PinkLemonade

jack Nicholson has basically done it all. Who can forget his performances in 'chinatown' and 'one flew over the cuckoo's nest'.

Hey did we forget Jack, "heres Johnny" let not forget the greatest actor ever!!!

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15Leonardo Di Caprio

Say what you want about his heart throb status and his presence in the teen magazines, he is still a spectacular actor. It's not his fault that he became so wildly popular in the under 16 female demographic.

Hell yeah! Come on Leo! I loved him in Titanic, Romeo and Juliet and Inception! Even though in my opinion Romeo and Juliet was a it boring his sexy voice and face so made up for it! Incredible actor and incredible face! Love you Leo! Xxx

He was bad in his early day such as Critters 3 and the cheesy sit com which I forgot the name of, but now he is definitely a superstar. He has had great performances in movies like: Titanic, Inception, The Departed, Shutter Island, Blood Diamond, The Aviator, Catch Me If You Can and Romeo & Juliet. His career is full of diversity and brilliance and is way overdue for an Oscar.

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16Robert DeNiro

Perfect deliverer of lines and emotions. He makes mediocre movies watchable.

The greatest actor of all time, how come there are indian actors on this list, laugh out loud

robertoantonioortuso

Bob is normally ranked number one but I think he could learn something from these 6 men. Though still a legend and an unbelieveable great actor he has shown us what movies are all about

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17Mammootty (Muhammed Kutty)

He is the best actor in indian film industry as that he acted superbly in VESHAM SOORYA MANASAM etc...
And he is a man with good personality too

Incredible actor who cannot be replaced by any other actor in indian film industry he is the most glamorous actor in malayalam film industry

He is the man of glamour
And real actor making him the king
He is well versed in speaking malayalam in different slangs
eg thrissur-pranchiyetan
thrivandrum-rajamanikyam
kannada-chatimbinadu
tamil - pokiriraja
kochi-big b, best actor
and manymore...
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Please u too vote for him

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18Russell Crowe

Guys, let's vote for Russell Crowe. He's very talented guy. Just watch L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, Romper Stomper, The Insider, Proof of Life etc. He won 1 Oscar but deserves at least 3. Great Actor

Magnolia

Makin movies makin song anf fightin round the woarld!

Watch out Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind-Outstanding performance. He is versatile, goes deep in the character.

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19Humphrey Bogart

It wasn't that he was good looking. He just didn't take any s*** from anyone. Well, in MOST of his movies. But I would hire him as protection, or to solve who stole ANYTHING from me. "And we'll always have Paris"

joenav91

Bogey's natural talent and astounding presence on the screen is simply second to none, as yet. I'm an avid film enthusiast and critic, and I haven't yet seen anyone equal bogey's great performances. In my opinion he's the greatest screen actor to date.

how is bogie not number one.

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20Jim Carrey

+13Ok he has won more MTV awards than anyone else in human history... No one has put on one of his films and not laughed! No one

+8He's so funny. Even when he is trying to be serious.

+5He is god in my mind. He is the best comedy actor, I have ever seen. Me, myself and Irene is Carrey's the best film and The Mask is good too. That man makes me laugh.

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21Will Smith

he is awesome
"i am legend" is a movie that can not be made again
his acting has been just awesome in the movie
he is incredible

Hench, black, an amazing rapper as well, and he owned iRobot! This guys the best

He's the beat actor the guy has been chosed so easily he can beat any actor maybe johny deep and tom hanks this guy is a classic actor with his movie I am a legend he really show us that he is a legend...

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22Denzel Washington

best acter ever
ilove denzel washington he is talented and handsome acter I ever see in my life

No possible way of leaving Denzel out of my list. Too many good performances... Exceptional talent. Picking his best movie is difficult, #1- Pvt. Trip, Glory #2- Alonzo Harris, Training Day *
*-Movie was very overrated, Washington's performance was not. He deserved the Oscar, even with how brilliant Crowe was in A Beautiful Mind

zacenroe86

I really think Denzel Washington is the best actor ever... You must to check all his roles in movies. He's just amazing.

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23Aamir Khan

3 idiots! awesome actor, only seen some of his movie but it was perfect! the way he acts and tell jokes are very special!

I like aamir for his involvement in making cinema... really superb... aamir

What's he doing down here...? Below Shahrukh Khan...? He is the finest actor of Bollywood... Gifted... God Sent.. Top Notch Acting...!

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24Hugh Laurie

One word: HOUSE!
Need I say more?

jso11

A great actor. Even better than House is his performance as Bertie Wooster in the BBC series.

love love love him... amazing actor...

Crystalfire23

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25Jeff Bridges

Brilliant actor, seriously underrated - go back to his performance in StarMan -- especially considering it was shot out of sequence. OUTSTANDING

One of the best and underrated actors in Hollywood. The Dude! The fact that he only won his first Oscar several years ago is sacrilege. Mr. Bridges has been at the top of the game for many years now, almost always Oscar worthy performances. Yet when he finally wins the award it is not even one of his best? Answer me that. Best performances #1- Jack, The Fisher King #2- Jeffrey Lebowski, The Big Lebowski

zacenroe86

Consider portrayal of two starkly (no pun intended) different roles in The Big Lebowski and Iron Man

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26Orlando Bloom

One of the best actors in the world. One of the kind actor. He should be #1 on that list.

tem

So talented and always improving

HAWT HAWT HAWT! Maybe not the greatest actor, but he's still very very good.

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27Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman is so underrated. He is more versatile than half the actors mentioned above, and has so much talent that on the screen he can keep you captivated film after film. He needs to get an Oscar, he is amazing and I love him!

Brilliant is the word I would use to coin Oldman, simply brilliant. He has played Dracula, Lee Harvey Oswald, Beethoven, Sid Vicious! The diversity of these characters is testament to the versatility of Oldman. Choosing his best role is a little simpler than Lewis. #1- Stansfield, Leon #2- Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK

zacenroe86

Gary oldman is the best actor ever! I can't believe his this low, or maybe people just don't know about him, but he is AWESOME! Why did they put Jared Leto up there? What's wrong with you people?

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28Brad Pitt

+10Not only is he hot, but a great actor as well. Have you not seen his movies, Troy, Ocean's 11, 12, Meet Joe Black, Legends of the Fall. Come on great actor, & yeah, Al Pacino & Robert De Niro are excellent, but Brad should of been up there too.

+7Seven, fight club(he is brilliant in this), inglorious basterds, burn after reading, troy, the ocean's trilogy, the curious case of benjamin button and interview with a vampire, everyone thinks that he is just eye candy but he is great in some films, tom hanks is my favorite but I wanted to vote for brad to show that he is actually great

+6Brad Pitt is a good actor no doubt but I forever know the quote made by my group of friends "RBS with Brad Peet!

Read the book no more dead dogs and you'll no what I'm talking about

supreme

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29Tom Cruise

Despite all that stupid stuff that came out of his mouth, Tom Cruise is an insanely good actor. (Minus Eyes Wide Shut) Everything he puts his heart and soul into is an instant success. Very few actors have that ability.

Tom is the ultimate action star. His talent is amazing and his movies always makes me feel comfortable and that's is something I love

He is awesome in his two scenes of the outsiders too. He even did all his stunts himself instead of having a stunt double! He had to take lots of gymnastic classes.

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30Morgan Freeman

hes great, his calm and gripping acting styles are the best in hollywood. when you watch a morgan freeman film theres no way you could turn it off.

The fact that Johnny Depp is before Morgan Freeman is a sin. Shawshank Redemption vs. Pirates of the Caribbean. There is no competition. MOVE HIM UP.

Morgan Freeman... His voice alone could win an Oscar. What is there to say about Freeman, besides always turning in a great performance. Can be somber, can be intense, can be funny... No limits. His best performances. #1- Shawshank Redemption, Red #2 Hoke, Driving Mrs. Daisy
-difficult to leave out his role as Ned in Unforgiven, or his performance in Million Dollar Baby. So many good roles.

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31John Gilbert

biggest star of the 1920s

blondhenry

32Amitabh Bachchan

A no 1 in B town and he should in top ten worlds actor. He is best among all the actor. I think he gives at this age marvelous performance. I saw recent movie buddha hoga tera baap he gives great performance bole toh do daala sub ko.

Very poor thinking of person who give the rank to amitabh

I don't agree with this ranking of Mr. Bachchan. It's impossible that he is #41. He is the only actor whose movie all three generations sit together to watch. From 11 years old to 90, everyone is a fan of Mr. Bachchan. He is a living legend. The popularity, love, respect, and stardom of Mr. Bachchan is incomparable. And there's NO WAY Shah Rukh Khan is #10. It's just wrong.

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33Heath Ledger

Watch Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight. That's why he is number 1

Heath Ledger is the greatest actor of all time, if you don't understand that you don't understand anything about movies or acting

Heath was in the best movie of all time Brokeback Mountain and what he did with The Joker no one else is able to act so well

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34Edward Norton

Edward Norton is an exceptionally talented actor. His performances in Fight Club and Primal Fear were par excellence.

He is fantastic! I love every movie he's in but my absolute favorites with him is American History X, Fight Club and Down in the valley. Three excellent movies where he makes an great effort as actor.

Edward Norton is such an amazing actor. My favorite movie with him in it by far is 'The Painted Veil'. I just watched it a couple of days ago and it is amazing.. The only reason I rented it actually, was because HE was in it!. He is not only a great actor, but he is sooo HOT.. well, maybe not hot, but REALLY CUTE.. you know...

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35William Haines

smart-aleck star of the 20s and 30s

redseagrass

36Adam Sandler

He made the best movies in the world I mean like he is so funny me and my friend were watching one of his movies and she was bursting out laughing I even think she spit on me but I did not care because I was laughing too and I spit on her it was halarious wish you were all there to see it honestly it was like the funiest thing u could have ever seen his movies are obviously the best

he is the most funniest actor and he is really cool and I love him but he is getting old ;[

I Love this Actor Please vote Adam Sandler because Every movie was a success and a big hit! Like 50 First Dates, Bed Time Stories, Wedding Singer, Water boy, Happy Gilmore, Little Nicky, Big daddy. The Longest Yard, Click, Just go with it Lastly but not least : Just Go with it

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37Surya Sivakumar

He is a promising young star in Kollywood...
He is going to make his debut in Bollywod aswell as Tollywood...
He has the highest success rate among young actors in Tamil...

He is the handsome and cute actor in tamil industry, no one equal the his six packs, he is a hard worker, and a social care taker and give education to poor children,

He is a Iron man of the Indian Film industries. No one can beat him. He is the next Young super star.

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38James Caviezel

How can you not love Jesus? My name is Dustin Bible and think it is a grave injustice that Caviezel is ranked so low. Just you guys wait his new show is coming out and he will show you how talented he is. I think he is the most underrated actor of his time. I mean come on vote for the man.

The Count, The Christ, need I say more.... well, okay, My Own Private Idaho, Frequency, The Thin Red Line, born 1 hour from where I live..... a SOLID guy, ALL-AMERICAN MAN, and it helps that he's so nice to look at!

39Daniel Day Lewis

Best actor working today in cinema. Put him in the top ten by any means necessary.

aman28

Pound for Pound, the Best. The Maestro. I think that anyone who leaves this guy out of the top ten needs some serious movie therapy. The man has never turned in a lackluster performance. Three Oscar wins, very impressive method actor. It is very difficult to choose his best role, but I am going to go out on a limb here. #1- Daniel Plainview, There Will Be Blood #2- Christy Brown, My Left Foot. Bottom line, he is good in everything.

zacenroe86

I almost cried and laughed at Day-Lewis standing at 39! What is wrong with this survey? EVERYTHING! Please make another list.

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40Kevin Spacey

He brings it in every film. Some of my favorites that hasn't been mention is the negotiatoe and k-pax but love everything he does

He is pretty underrated. Never the first actor you think of, but he's been in so many great movies and have had many extremely amazing performances.

dark2025

American Beauty, The Usual Suspects, LA Confidential, Swimming With Sharks, and ,without a doubt the most fascinating role of his, John Doe in Se7en

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41Chiranjeevi

+17He is the Megastar of Telugu film industry.
He along with Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan have the largest fan base in South India.

+14He is the one of all time hero of andhra predesh.
He only having biggest fans in tollywood.
But he wasted he's life with politics

+5Chiranjeevi is most talented actor in telugu film industry
No one can replace him

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42Christian Bale

+6Watch the fighter, American Psycho and The Machinist. Now I dare you to say he isn't a good actor. Should definitely be in top 15 at minimum. I like Johnny Depp but the guy is getting really overrated.

+1The master of accents and physical transformation. One of the few who can do art films all the way to comic book movies convincingly.

+1Not the absolute best but should be in Top 10. not sure why depp made it ahead of legends like Gary Oldman, Daniel Day Lewis, Marlon Brando, Russel Crowe and Robert De Niro. These guys could easily make the top 5. Depp is overrated. In terms of talent, I consider him to be on the same level as Christian Bale and Leornardo Dicaprio and seeing him very far ahead is just stupid enough I wanna shoot myself. Also there's a lot of Indian actors. I never seen any of their movies so can't say much about them either. But I'm sure Christian Bale kicks pretty much a whole junk of their cartoonish ass.

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43Nicholas Cage

One the most versatile actors of all time johnny depp is versatile but no where near as much as nicolas cage who is unafraid of any role although some times in the wrong movie he makes the film that much more watchable

Should be in number 1 position in my opinion. Incredibly talented and versatile actor. He puts his heart and soul into every character he portrays. I admire this guy so much, not to mention he is absolutely gorgeous. Where would we be without movies such as Raising Arizona, Leaving Las Vegas, Lord of War, The Rock, Face off, Adaptation, Matchstick men, just too many to list! I hope he continues making movies for a long time yet.

He always does something new. I can't wait for his next movie to come out.

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44Jake Gyllenhaal

He is really awesome. I think he is one of the best actors ever: Donnie Darko, Jarhead, the good girl, the day after tomorrow (sorry, haven't seen the whole Brokeback Mountain movie) - he convinces!

Cranberry20

The best young actor around today. His acting skills are incredible for his young age.

45Robert Pattinson

I LOVE ROBERT PATTINSON! I LOVE THE TWILIGHT MOVIES! THEY ARE THE BEST MOVIES IN THE WHOLE WORLD! I ALSO LOVE REMEMBER ME AND WATER FOR ELEPHANTS AND WHEN HE WAS ON HARRY POTTER! THOSE ARE THE BEST MOVIES IN THE WORLD! I WISH THE TWILIGHT SAGA DIDN'T HAVE TO END SOON! ANY WAY PLEASE VOTE FOR ROBERT PATTINSON! COME ON I KNOW YOU GUYS WANT TO PRESS THAT BUTTON OVER THERE TO VOTE FOR HIM!

he is simply amazing. I've seen so many movies with him in them. # 1 without question! Love him so much

He is a great actor. His acting in Remember Me is awesome.
He is the SEXIEST guy on this planet. I love him <3... He should be Number 1. Kristen is lucky to have him

46Clint Eastwood

+7Clint Eastwood is perhaps the only actor I have seen who can capture such inspiration just by shifting his eyes and not having to say a word.

+5Clint would say nothing and yet catch your eye and of course the camera.

Clint Eastwod is an actor that can make a slight movement or grunt that speaks a thousand words. He is an icon in producing and directing as well.

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47Bruce Willis

He adds humor, suspense, and good looks to any movie that he is in.

This man has got to be the new Chuck Norris. After seeing Die Hard 4 that is...

TKDCats312

I always adore Bruce and Denzel, as Denzel is up high there, and Bruce here?

he may not won an Oscar or what, but he is a GREAT actor, period!

he is a versatile actor, see him in Pulp fiction, The sixth sense, Die hard or The whole nine yards? all exceptional!

he maynot be top 10, but he come easily as top 20! Cmon he is great! I LOVE die hard!

mesh13

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48Harrison Ford

Oh my gosh! how can this guy not be number one he has the best face expression ever he is so cool I think he is the best actor in history I think that Harrison ford should be tied at number one with Sean Connery

Harrison Ford is a way better actor by far than anybody called Joseph Vijay. Whoever this guy is does he have 40 years acting expirience? Has he starred in some of the greatest movie series' of all time like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, or the Jack Ryan series? I don't think so.

BKAllmighty

In Indiana Jones, he can't be better.

amyhenry

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49Mel Gibson

WOT A GREAT ACTOR!! a joy to watch and is great in every role

He is the Michael Jordan of movies.

Baltimore1993

One of the best actor and directors in hollywood, I don't mind to watch apocalypto the whole day.

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50Sean Penn

+1An incredible and amazing actor!The best!

this is ridiculous, sean penn belongs in the top three, and with pacino and nicholson

This top ten list sickens me with horrible mainstream actors that attract the public for their looks such as Robert Pattinson can pass the superb acting of Sean Penn who has won the most oscars for a leading role and all the emotions he puts into the films which revolve around him

51Jackie Chan

+10He is master of martial arts best actor

cocowater

+5Chan is known as one of the greatest stunt actor of all-time. The sheer danger of the moves he employs are evidenced by the amount of injuries he has incurred. Chan broke his skull on the set of Armour of God, and has broken the majority of fingers in his hand. Further, he has also broken his nose, both cheekbones, jaw, hips, sternum, neck, toes, and ankle.
He holds the Guinness World Record for Most Stunts By A Living Actor

+2A great kung fu master in films, great comedy fighter or actor, singer, dangers stunts man. He is real fighter. I thought jackie chan is only actor who done most risky moves and stunt in all his movies... Hades off him. I really like him

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52Robert Duvall

A pleasure in every role he's had, and worthy of the title "actor".

Will Smith? Robert Pattinson? Bruce Lee? Eddie Murphy? Adam Sandler? Really? Duvall is everyman. Enough said.

Are we forgetting his amazing performance in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and the role that won him his first and what would appear to be his only academy award Tender Mercies? He is so diverse with his acting.

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53Sylvester Stallone

+6Stallone deserves to be 1 at least. I mean Rocky the best movie I ever saw and Sylvester Stallone is the only reason why it's good, I mean Johnny depp is crap and so far Sylvester Stallone is the only one good enough to be number 1.

+5the way he does Rocky Balboa is so amazing and realistic!

+3The most life like actor of all time, he dose his films like no one else, he really sets the bark as one of the greats

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54Dr Rajkumar

I THINK ANNAVRU IS THE FIRST PERSON TO HIGHLIGHT THE NAMES OF THE FANS IN THE INTENTION THAT FANS ARE THE FEEDER OF THE CELEBRITIES SUPERSTARS BY TELLING THE GOLDEN WORD "ABHIMAANI DHEVRU"WAH WAH HATES OFF TO DR. RAJKUMAR I THINK NO HAVE GUTS TO BEAT RAJKUMAR AT PRESENT HE MAY NOT HAVING THE FANS BUT HE HAS WON THE HEART OF ABHIMAANI DHEVRU HE IS NUMBER.1 ACTOR IN SOUTH INDIAN FILM HISTORY SOMEBODY ACT CAN LIKE RAJNIKANTH OR ACT N DANCE LIKE VIJAY BUT NOBODY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY CAN ACT LIKE DR. RAJKUMAR THE RAJA OF SOUTH INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY DR. KUMARS FACIAL REACTIONS AND IMMORTAL LEGENDARY ACTING ABBAH ANNAVRGE ANNAVRE SAATI

He should be at first... No actor can be compared to him. Chiranjivi, rajini, kamal... And many more fans of him...

When Dr. Rajkumar left us scores of people came to see him, it is said that no any other great celebrities have so many people who came to see him during his assassination.

Amitha bachan told that if rajkumar was there in bollywood means we would have not been seen... That's the bow to annavru.
We miss you

'RAJ KUMAR' the name only says raja means king of all kings. he is the only actor who has pure heart. there are millions of fans in the india who see's and treats him as GOD. we should be greatful to be KANNADIGAS

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55Salman Khan

A great great great great great great great great great great fantastic spectacular humungus actor in the world don't argue he is the best in the world so amazing

SALMAN IS THE BIGGEST MASS FAN FOLLOWING HERO IN iNDIA AND ASLO IN ASIA. HIS CONNECT TO THE PEOPLE IS AMAZING. HE IS THE ONLY HERO WHO SPEND 50~~ OF HIS MONEY TO PEOPLE THROUGH IS CHARTY "BEING HUMAN". AND THIS IS BIGGEST CHARTY IN INDIA RUN BY AN INDIVIDUAL.

HE IS THE BOX-OFFICE BLOCK BUSTER HERO, EVER IN INDIA, HE IS KNOWN FOR HIS HANDSOME LOOKS, EXCELLENT PHYSIC AND WITH AWESOME MANNERISM. CURRENTLY HE IS THE BIGGEST HERO IN ASIA, WHO TAKES REMUNARATION OVER 50 CRORES FOR A FILM.
OUT OF TOP 6 HIGH COLLECTED MOVIES 3 ARE OF HIS OWN.

I THINK THE PERSON WHO RATED THIS IS A BIG FOOL AND AND NOT EVEN KNOW ABOUT SALMAN
IN INDIA, SALMAN WAS CALLED SALLU BHAI, IT MEANS BROTHER TO ALL THIS FANS.

HE IS SIMPLY SUPER MAN OF INDIA.

SALMAAN KHAN IS A REAL LIFE HERO... A LIVING LEGEND OF BOLLYWOOD. GOT 6TH MOST HANDSOME MEN ON PLANET

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56Sean Connery

Sean should definitely be higher on the list! Not only the Best Bond, he also is a powerful performer! The Untouchables, The Rock, Medicine Man, Finding Forrester just to name a few!

57Tupac Shakur

Tupac was so underrated, he can perform in those Oscar winning movies, if he was still alive he would have definitely won an Oscar or at least a nomination

Tupac Shakur was definitely a great actor, if he was alive today he still would've continued making movies, and eventually probably end getting nominated for an Oscar, but some idiot had to shoot him and waste all that talent. He made a lot of great movies, were he has played some great parts, he is also a very talented Rapper and Dancer

He is a very underrated actor, he can act anything really good

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58Jason Statham

Snatch, Lock stock and two smocking barrels, and the hilerious performance as the monk in Mean machine. That's why he is best

He isn't a very good actor, he doesn't experiment, and other than Revolver he sticks to safe films. But I think he is amazing, he doesn't try to be anything he's not and has a very good sense of humour.

OK, I don't think I need to write anymore then this: Deathrace, Hitman, Transporter 2, The Mechanic

59Matt Damon

Matt Damon's obviously one of the best actors ever! His movies are so great, well picked and his acting is very believable

It's worth watching all of his movies. It all has good stories and his acting is so GREAT! Plus the fact that he's a gorgeous good-looking man! Aw! My husband hates him...

Matt Damon should be on the top 10 right now! he is an extremely talented actor and is very cute too. ive seen so many movies with him in them and i havent disliked any one of them! u go Matt!

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60Hrithik Roshan

I love Rittik. I want to kiss you my sweet hottest sexy actor in the world.

He is hottest hunk in this complete world
I am totally in love with his body
He acts good

Ohh Hrithik is the best he can't be no. 65... He must be there in the top 10... Watch his movies he has done a wonderful job... He is a real actor..

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61Keanu Reeves

Quite good acting and good looking, teehee. He deserves to be higher up on this list.

Keanu Reeves, despite his sad life, will always be as somebody who knows how
To care and love truly. He just doesn't accept movies for the heck of it but
Chooses the best script for him. HE IS THE ONE!

Best as Neo I love all his roles and movies, He has that New Born Child look every time.

62Liam Neeson

Ok, Philadelphia was a great movie, but HOW ON EARTH did Liam Neeson NOT get the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Schindler's List?

Liam Neeson's performance as Michael Collins was also outstanding - just watch old footage to see how much he looks and sounds like the real M. Collins.

Gangs of New-York, Seraphim Falls, Rob Roy... He always excels in his roles.

Definitely one of the most underrated actors!

How in God's good name is Liam Neeson NUMBER 104!? (I'm Agnostic... haha... God's good name)

I rate Liam as the best

Viper718

Schindler's List...Rob Roy...etc. He's a fantastic actor...great screen presense. Very rare.

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63Paul Newman

+1Paul Newman at #44. Below Jared Leto and David Duchovney? I'm biased though. He's my #1.

Just look at his films: The Hustler: (Academy Award Nomination - Best Supporting Actor) The Verdict: (A. A. Nomination-BA) Cool Hand Luke: (A. A. Nomination-BA) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The Sting. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: (A. A. Nomination) Hud: (A. A. Nomination-BA) The Color of Money: (A. A WIN-BA) Road to Perdition: (A. A. Nomination) The Hudsucker Proxy. Slap Shot. Rachel, Rachel (A. A. WIN-Best Movie) Absense of Malice: (A. A. Nomination-BA) Honorary Academy Award 1986.
7 Academy Award Nominations and 1 win.

Forget the awards. He was the ultimate professional actor, who even two years before his passing thought he could always do better. I think of Paul Newman as a guy who had "it. " He could say so much without saying a word. A great, great actor. P. N. RIP.

corebare32

Effortless acting -rivoting and revealing - vulnerable yet powerful -a true legend of film

He's not only just a great actor, he is a great human being. He was always giving to charities and he made one himself. He was self-less and intelligent. x)

He had the most gorgeous blue eyes and he played some classic roles. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid! I can't believe he is under Channing effin' Tatum. Just because he's hot doesn't mean he's a good actor. Frankly, I think he is terrible. Paul Newman, all the way!

NicePants

64Dustin Hoffman

What on earth is dustin hoffman doing so low down here? should at least be in the top 10. who can forget midnight cowboy?

I think Dustin Hoffman is the best actor ever! He is so versatile that it never stops impressing people

Gotta love Dustin, he's my number one. Whatever movie this guy appears in, it's a good one.

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65Bruce Lee

+4He was not only a good actor he inspired a whole race to start following their dreams. He was also an amazing martial artist.

fimbulwinter

The strongest there was, no one could beat this man. I mean just pure amazing all his stunts were real.

Acting since he was six years old and believable in every scene. He did not want to be known as a "Kung Fu superstar" but wanted to be remembered as an actor. OK he is the greatest film fighter and was the greatest real life fighter but all his characters are believable in terms of body language and speech delivery. Just think about it the next time you watch a Bruce Lee film and compare how much you believe the characters he plays to the characters in this list

66Alan Rickman

He is the ONLY one who could have played Snape in Harry Potter. Period.

stephanielovecats

he's got the most gorgous voice, he makes his character unique love him x

WhOwAnTsToLiVeFoReVeR

Terrific British actor, both theatre and movies. Remember Die Hard (bad guys leader) and Robin Hood (again).

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67John Wayne

+1The man that every man secretly wants to be..

He is the greatest and my favorite. He made over 200 movies.

moose4life19

68Jensen Ackles

Fantastic in everything! He is an extremely talented actor! He can make characters in completely fictional stories seem realistic and believable, he's that good of an actor! Dark Angel was a SPECTACULAR show and Jensen made it even better. He was so great in his first appearance on the series that they brought him back as a regular. That shows how good he is!!

Ever since I've seen Supernatural, I keep discovering more films from him. He's simply amazing, really, there are no words, and he deserves #1 place!

tinabirk

He's simply amazing. He's a good person and he's really funny. He really knows how to act!

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69Joaquin Pheonix

Nobody can play the part of Johnny Cash as good as he did....NOBODY

Amazing in Gladiator. Great actor... has the most beautiful eyes in the world, too.

he's VERY good at what he does. VERY.

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70Alec Guinness

Well obviously he should be in the top 10. Anyone who knows anything about acting just needs to see "Kind Hearts and Coronets", "Bridge on the River Kwai", "The Ladykillers", "Dr. Zhivago", "Oliver Twist" etc. To know that this guy knows how to play his characters to a tee. Only behind Lord Olivier and Brando in my opinion.

He looks harmless and mediocre but when you see more movies you will notice that he can't be replaced.

Gaspar

71Richard Harris

plays amazing roles, so diverse! Harry Potter's Dumbeldore, Priest in the Counte of Monte Cristo, Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator, which he played great

The Priest in The Count of Monte Cristo, Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator, and Dumbledore in Harry Potter... Just some of the incredible roles he's played. With his death came a great loss to the world of actors...

heather

72River Phoenix

+2now there was an excellent actor.. he had it all; he was beautiful, he could sing, and oh boy could he act.. if only he'd stayed away from the drugs.

+1Absolutely adorable and unforgettable actor

dandeli0n

+1raw talent... but took acting from experience to dangerous extremes. I believe that the character he played in 'My own private idaho' contributed to him getting into the drug scene. No offense to Joaq, but River deserves to be higher on this list than him. River was the one who could really act. I believe that he was a better actor than even Johnny Depp, an actor i hold in extremely high regard. River was the best actor of all time. Incredible in all of his work but my favourites are Stand by Me and Running on empty. You will always be missed river. You were real, a little too naive, and you have inspired the world.

73Morgan Alling

Morgan Alling for the win!

74Arnold Schwarzenegger

can any one replace arnold in terminator series, I don't think so. he should be in top 20 atleast. what a great acting in those movies. I think acting without any emotionin face, eyes and mind is too difficult than emotionful acting. he did a great work as machines without any emotions

HOW COULD BE OUR SAVIOR NOT ON THE NUMBER 1? ARNOLD WILL ALWAYS BE THE HERO BECAUSE OF COMMANDO. HE SHOULD BE ON NUMBER 1 BECAUSE OF HIS MOVIES LIKE TRUE LIES, TERMINATOR. YO, ARNOLD you'll ALWAYS BE THE BEST IN HOLLYWOOD MY VOTE IS ON YOU.

idk if I spelt hiz name rite lol but he is awseme I meen the terminator kindergarten cop etc and he shood be in the top 10

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75James Dean

The handsomest, most talented actor who ever walked the earth. I totally adore him!

The only actor in the world that I look up to... I LOVE him to death, I could watch his movies a million times and never get bored.

The original, the one and only REBEL the world has known and will ever know

76Channing Tatum

i like him hes so ho.. cool to be with in terms of body..

he is so SEXY i cant believe he isnt in the top 10... that man can dance... let me tell ya

lilshorty1629

Channing tatum body is hot and he is the new Mark Wahlberg love him and his tight chest and abs channing tatum has a sexy voice as well

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77George Clooney

he's such a great actor we all should vote 4 him..
Michael clayton
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ocean's 11 12 13

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78John Travolta

Yeah dude he's a good dancer too

SmoothCriminal

Extremely diverse actor who has done everything from campy, to humorous, to intense, to dramatic.

hes a fantastic actor whom takes to his role extremly well

79James Spader

James Spader is the most under-rated acting genius of our time. He brings the most memorable and subtle nuances to everything he is in. absolutely amazing and versatile actor.

He can act with his facial expressions and the look in his eyes better than most can with their words.

James Spader creates such depth, intimacy, such reality, in every role. He creates characters you've never seen portrayed, before. His face, his presence, - convey what can't be written. He amazes me.

80Akshay Kumar

+10Love him or Hate him he's still gonna Rock
If not an actor, Akki would probably end up as, no surprise here, a martial arts teacher!

+8Akshay Kumar is the most versatile indian actor. He can act superbly on every genres. He is king of action, comedy, acting etc etc. He can act any role.

+7Akshay is best in His comedy..!
And I loved him very much.. My idol, my guru, my life
And his acting is Awesome..!

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81Samuel Jackson

Any one seen Coach Carter... this man is a great actor. top 30 at least

What the FRICK SAMUEL MOTHERFNG JACKSON IS ONLY NUMBER 81! THIS IS SOME BULL SPIT! HE IS THE BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME, AT LEAST TOP 5!

Why is Samuel Jackson at 91, he should be in the top 20 at least! I mean come on! He is a great actor, he did very good in pulp fiction and coach cater. He is so underrated on this website, he is very talented and clever. The power he puts into his acting is unreal.

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82Steve McQueen

the KING of cool the best actor from the 60's an excellent race car driver and motocrosser too.

83Vikram

+2Best Indian actor... Got many great awards of India... He is the universal star

+1Chiyaan national award winner... Kenny hard worker and see the difference in each ^^ every film

+1A beautiful actor who suits fr any characters and he choose his path in different way by acting in different rolls

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84Sivaji Ganesan

He is the dictionary of Tamil Cinema and one of the earliest method actors in India.
He is the first Indian actor to get an International Award.
He is the first actor in India to star in many languages, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali.

He is the first indian actor received chevalier award. Many actors come and act. But like sivaji no one can act. He is only actor acted so many varieties of roles in the world. He is only indian actor received best actor award in asia-afro film festival

Sivaji ganesan is one of the best actor in the world we can't compare anyone with sivaji.

One of the best movie is Navarathiri he did 9 characters in that movie

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85Robin Williams

Lets not forget this actor. Who else can do commedy & drama better.

How can the best actor in the world be no 83!
he was great at mrs doubtfire and old dogs they were very good movies

Robin Williams is the best actor in the world. Who can forget his brilliant acting in "Dead Poets Society'. He can do any kind of a role with total conviction.

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86Wentworth Miller

His worth his name just like his thnking and his being cute
Mwahh

its in his eyes and his smile...

I love him he is the hottest, sexiest guy I have ever seen. He makes me drool. I love him so much. He's mine.

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87Jimmy Stewart

+1one of the greats and always a true gentleman

88Cary Grant

The most charming man to walk on the earth. Thanks Cary for all the great characters you left us to watch and love.

89Eddie Murphy

Didn't notice this topic, Eddie Murphy by himself dethrones all the others. His experience, and charismatic personality took him to that high level status that he is today. He is the phenom of acting.

Undertaker15-0

90Phillip Seymour Hoffman

VERY genius such an incredible actor I believe every moment he is in his character's skin. He's magnificient.

why he is not higher in the list i do not know....GREAT actor, magnolia...boogie nights ...:P many more

91Ralph Fiennes

What. Why is Ralph Fiennes so low... Don't people really know who he is? If you don't know then he is a great actor who was Lord Voldermort in Harry Potter, Hades at The Clash Of Titans etc. He should be at top 5!

brilliant movie and stage actor, very diversified profile

Er - bugger Voldemort, how old are you all? Amon Goeth anyone? The gangsta Harry In Bruge? He's quality and surely should rank higher then Eddie Murphy. So should Phillip Syemour Hoffman. What's wrong with you people?

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92Hugh Jackman
93Pierce Brosnan

"The best among the seven James Bonds and truly he ROCKS 4ever!!!

94James Cagney

Played bad guy, good guy, singer and dancer. He was great and played his parts well.

95Freddie Prinze Jr.

He is adorable and is really good in ALL of his movies.

96Montgomery Clift

+2truly the original actors actor. those who havnt seen his movies should watch it before commenting

+2The most beautiful actor that I have ever seen..

97Chad Michael Murray
98Christopher Walken

"I have a fever, and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL"
- Christopher Walken

XxDoctorDrumsxX

christopher walken is the best ever but he's pretty creepy.

stuart163

-1he's the funniest guy in the world. never fails to make me lol.

rsflores9

99Sean Bean

every movie he makes is automatically awesome

moose4life19

Should be No. 1! been superb in every role he's played - Loved sharpe

Assassin

Best british bad guy off all time! There is no British actor better then Sean Bean.

100Bruce Campbell

Listen up! You see this? This... Is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.. Bruce Campbell is the definition of a legend.

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