Top Ten Greatest Actors
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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. "
every time I see mohanlal movies, he just amazed me again and again. For me, Mohanlal is the most versatile actors of all times in Indian cinema, who can do justice to any kind of roles given to him, be it the "sethumadhavan" in Kireedam or "Dasan" in Nadodikkattu or "Kunhikuttan" (Kathakali artist) in Vanaprastham. He has an amazing talent of touching the hearts of people through his natural acting. He is an actor with the ability to effectively portray the character's inner feelings and emotions and express what the director wants, very fast and convincingly. You can feel the pain and joy of the character he portrays on the screen. Many people say there is nothing much to act in that role, because they never 'felt' the acting. That's why he is known as the best natural actor in the country.
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According to CNN-IBN, Mohanlal is the Most Popular Keralite of the Century.
For Time magazine, Lal is India's answer to Marlon Brando.
For Prakash Raj he is one of the finest natural actors India can ever come across
For Amitabh Bachan, he is the finest actor in the country.
For Priyadarshan, he is the best actor India has ever produced.
For Kamal Haasan, he is the most flexible actor in India.
For RGV, he is the Robert De Niro of Indian screen.
For Sunil Shetty, he is the God of Cinema.
For Shaji N Karun, he is the most immensely talented actor.
Manirathnam and Dr. Rajkumar are two frontline fans of this great actor..
Once during the shooting of Vanaprastham a French Technician said: "He is the man born in the wrong side of the world; if he was from the other country he would have already had an Oscar"
Rajni Kanth: I'm sometimes jealous seeing the easiness of his acting. Just can't dream of doing some characters lal had done
Amitabh Bachchan: Lal's style of performance enlightened me about the new phase of acting
Sivaji Ganesan: I feel sorry that he was not born to me. His acting is really interesting
Mammootty: A fantastic, marvelous and unpredictable actor
Aishwarya Rai: Lal's acting is a gift of God
Shahrukh Khan: Mohanlal is quite simply an amazing actor for me
Mani Ratnam: Hereafter, I will never work with a man of whom I am a fan. I often forgot to say 'Cut' in Iruvar
Kamal Haasan: Lal's substlety in dancing without mastering it astonishes even an eminent dancer
M.T. vasudevan Nair: Mohanlal is a privilege not only to Malayalam but also to the World Cinema
Adoor Gopalakrishnan: Mohanlal owns rare acting style and his paculiarity of acting and versatality putting him in a different league of artists
Shilpa Shetty: If Mohanlal is there then I'm ready to do a Malayalam film
Jagathy Sreekumar : I'm always comfortable while acting with Mohanlal because he is the best actor I know. So I also try to raise up to him
K. Lohithadas: I feel that the upcoming generation can watch performance of Mohanlal and learn a lot. It can be called a textbook of acting
Shaji N Karun: We haven't exploited Mohanlal's talent yet
Hariharan (Director His gift is that he underplays emotions
Priyadarshan: Lal never prepares for any role or scene. He is not bothered how he looks or what he does. Once the camera is on, he is a transformed person. As lal does only one film at a time, he knows everything about the film, nothing more
Recipient of "Padma Shri" & "Bharat" Awards.
He is the common man, he is the superman and sometimes he is everything in between and beyond. The more you try to describe him, the more he becomes indescribable!
PinkLemonade
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.
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robertoantonioortuso
I am sorry to say but this is just not fair.
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Dev
simple man. Highly devoted person and cool guy..
-difficult to leave out his role as Ned in Unforgiven, or his performance in Million Dollar Baby. So many good roles.
zacenroe86
Johnny Depp, your kidding me right. Is it because his portrayal of Willy Wonka just captured the essence of the film. What a lousy excuse of an actor, seriously.
"i am legend" is a movie that can not be made again
his acting has been just awesome in the movie
he is incredible
*-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 love denzel washington he is talented and handsome acter I ever see in my life
It's his fault that I'm in love with a fictional character (Tony Stark) and not someone real.
chan08ece
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zacenroe86
David Duchovny is brilliant in Californication. And he is one of the nicest people in the world too.
DAVID - THE BEST!
zacenroe86
More comments about Gary OldmanMohanlal is the best in acting but mammootty is the best actor.
It is because mammootty is one of the indian actor who has acted in a variety of roles.
Mohanlal and Rajnikanth are natural actors whereas Mammootty and Kamal Hassan are acquired actors. They can go to any extent.
A great actor. Even better than House is his performance as Bertie Wooster in the BBC series.
One word: HOUSE!
Need I say more?
jso11
love love love him... amazing actor...
Crystalfire23
More comments about Hugh LaurieHE 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 REMUNERATION 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.
Magnolia
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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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!
I rate Liam as the best
Viper718
MusicWoman
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He holds the Guinness World Record for Most Stunts By A Living Actor
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
American Beauty, The Usual Suspects, LA Confidential, Swimming With Sharks, and ,without a doubt the most fascinating role of his, John Doe in Se7en
aman28
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
More comments about Kevin SpaceyShooter- an exceptional movie. Italian Job wasn't that bad either.
WhOwAnTsToLiVeFoReVeR
He can act, direct and also sing. He has done hollywood movies and independent films. Also He has performed in several plays.
Alan Rickman deserves Oscar nomination for Severus Snape.
I am totally in love with his body
He acts good
Rain Man- Plays an autistic, middle aged but caring man. Wins Oscar
I find it hard to see a more versatile actor on this list.
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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If not an actor, Akki would probably end up as, no surprise here, a martial arts teacher!
How could you all forget the worldwide phenomenon causer
HARRY POTTER?
SERIOUSLY, this man can act and has amazing personality
Please vote for him!
His biggest fan
Simply great
The king of acting
World class
Inspire lot of actors
Known as the tragedy King in Bollywood. He is the most respected actor. Some of his performances leaves you with everlasting feelings
It's easy to make laugh but it is difficult to make people cry... He is 1 of the phenomenal actors India have ever produced... Present actors are just following the guidelines formulated by him.
More comments about Dilip KumarHe 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
WOT A GREAT ACTOR!! a joy to watch and is great in every role
One of the best actor and directors in hollywood, I don't mind to watch apocalypto the whole day.
He is the Michael Jordan of movies.
Baltimore1993
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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!
biac000
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ocean's 11 12 13
yasso
he was great at mrs doubtfire and old dogs they were very good movies
He along with Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan have the largest fan base in South India.
He only having biggest fans in tollywood.
But he wasted he's life with politics
What!? Ryan gosling was easily the best actor of 2011. Should at least be higher
Thought I would round off my list with, well not really an up and comer, but one that is definitely talented. Ryan Gosling is another who simply can not turn in a poor performance. Think back, can you remember one? In 2006 his performance in Half Nelson was unbelievable. I think he deserved the Best Picture, even with how good Hoffman was as Capote. There's another actor I left off... Gosling will have a Best Actor very soon, it will happen. Excellent actor, Gary Oldman Jr.
#1- Dan Dunne, Half Nelson #2- Driver, Drive
zacenroe86
Ryan is one of the best actors of today I have ever seen, he is very talented and very virsitile... anyone who can go from playing a nazi, to a mentally disturbed teen, to a hopeless romantic from the 40s, and make me believe it, has my vote!
inpeaces
I like his every performance. He is good and natural actor in India.
I think he is all time hero ever been.
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!
More comments about Jensen AcklesAnd extremely talented
Greatest film actor/director/producer of all time. He entertained for 75 years, and if it was not for him, modern cinema would not be even close to where it is today. Thus, he does not deserve to not be in the Top 10, let alone the top 100.
Let's change this! R.I.P Charles Spencer Chaplin.
I can't believe he's not already topping, let alone on, the list.
Definitely the greatest
Why was he not put on this list? He is the best actor out of the Twilight Series, anyone that disagrees, good luck in the looney bin.
Ally131
great actor and absolutely good-looking ;)
Please keep it up dear. I think you are great but lttle bit practice is necessary.
baseballman
More comments about Arnold SchwarzeneggerHe is going to make his debut in Bollywod aswell as Tollywood...
He has the highest success rate among young actors in Tamil...
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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He is the legend of the kannada film industry..
His figthing skills are treat to watch and he is the first action hero in kannada cinema. Most of his films ran for over one year and it shows he is having most number of fan followers in karnataka.
He is such an amazing actor and awesome in general he should really be higher on this list! I'm sure he will be soon after the success of the avengers and the Bourne legacy
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!
blondhenry
Will ferrell has done a overwelhming job with his movies like the campaign, anchorman, step brothers, the other guys, talledaga nights, megamind, blades of glory, semi-pro, everthing must go, land of the lost, elf, and kicking and screaming.
Do you guys seriously have special needs will ferrell has to be one of the funniest actors in the past 20 years him and adam sandler
why he is not higher in the list i do not know....GREAT actor, magnolia...boogie nights ...:P many more
VERY genius such an incredible actor I believe every moment he is in his character's skin. He's magnificient.
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
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Hitz or flops z not our bussiness... Fanz of pawan foever...
redseagrass
Upcoming movies-karikalan, thaandavam, etc...
In 2011, He got a Doctrate award in Italy mcmillan University.
I Love him a lot and Die hard fan too.
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HE IS AMAZING!
He is very loved and extremely amazing!
I have adored and admired him for years!
He must have had so many wives because he is just so awesome, even too awesome!
(not to brag but, WE'RE RELATED!, AW YEAH! )
Naseeruddin Shah is one of the finest actors of Indian cinema.
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!
Quite good acting and good looking, teehee. He deserves to be higher up on this list.
Best as Neo I love all his roles and movies, He has that New Born Child look every time.
More comments about Keanu Reevesthe KING of cool the best actor from the 60's an excellent race car driver and motocrosser too.
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