Top 50 Most Popular 90s Actors

 

The 1990s was a game-changing decade for cinema in more ways than one. Life was simpler and far more endearing back then.

 

While denim largely dominated the fashion scene, cool costumes from popular motion pictures that hit the screens during the decade also ruled costume parties across the globe.

 

The 1990s was also a decade that saw glimpses of leap in technology.

 

Hollywood, being the dream factory that it is, was churning out bigger and better feature films and television shows during the time.

 

Aside from the costumes and characters of the movies, outrageous catchphrases had also started to populate popular culture in a big way.

 

That said, several projects that were released during the era helped launch the careers of some of the finest actors within the cinematic universe.

 

There were terrific film adaptations of classic books and special effects had started to play a substantial part in making the movie experience more exciting.

 

Therefore, the actors who debuted in these films during the period managed to make an impression on the minds of the viewers.

 

Courtesy of their unquestionable contribution to cinema, several names in our story continue to be famous and equally admired even today.

 

However, one cannot deny the fact that while many of these performers are still in business, several others have seen their careers plummet drastically over the years.

 

Be that as it may, the 1990s did succeed in making the audience familiar with some of the finest names within the entertainment industry.

 

So, without any further ado, join us in taking a trip down memory lane and getting reacquainted with some of the most popular actors of the ’90s.

 

 

 

1. Tom Hanks

 

 

 

Widely regarded as an American cultural icon, Tom Hanks is known to have played comedic, romantic, and dramatic roles throughout his career.

 

One of the most admired film stars in the world today, he was one of the best and among the most successful actors during the ’90s.

 

While he was seen stealing the show in cult romantic comedies such as Sleepless in Seattle and E-Mail for You, he was also seen partaking in phenomenal drama projects such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan’, and Philadelphia.

 

Hanks has stayed away from scandals for the better part of his life and career. He has been a recipient of two Academy Awards (Philadelphia and Forrest Gump) and a number of Golden Globe Awards.

 

The actor lives a quiet and decent life with his family and is interested in matters of space and meditation.

 

 

 

2. Robin Williams

 

 

 

The great Robin Williams was best known for his improvisational skills and terrific performances. He is widely regarded as one of the finest comedians and mainstream performers of all time.

 

The often cheerful actor played a wide range of characters on celluloid. He is credited with improvising some outstanding scenes in the spur of the moment while shooting in many of his projects.

 

The magnificent star was seen in films such as Jumanji, Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, Hook, and The Birdcage during the peak of his career.

 

Williams continued to make his presence felt in the early 2000s by appearing in projects such as One Hour Photo, Insomnia, and the Night at the Museum franchise, respectively.

 

 

 

3. Bruce Willis

 

 

 

Bruce Willis has been a part of over 100 Hollywood productions to date. His popularity grew by leaps and bounds during the ’90s as he headlined the enormously successful action films of the Die Hard franchise.

 

Be that as it may, some of his other major hits came towards the end of the decade.

 

While he starred in the science fiction film The Fifth Element, he was also a part of the box office smash Armageddon – The Last Judgment.

 

One of the most prominent actors of the 1990s and 2000s, Willis has also tried his hands at music. He released a handful of music albums starting from 1987 to the early years of the 21st century.

 

He has been a recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards and one Emmy nomination.

 

 

 

4. Leonardo DiCaprio

 

 

 

Even though many of us like to imagine Leonardo DiCaprio as the eternal teen star, we have to acknowledge the fact that everyone matures with the passage of time.

 

The competent actor may have begun playing character roles on television shows, but he soon turned out to be one of the biggest motion picture stars to have graced the screen.

 

The Don’t Look Up actor was seen in notable feature films such as What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Basketball Diaries, Romeo + Juliet, and the mammoth global blockbuster Titanic during the ’90s.

 

DiCaprio won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his intense performance in The Revenant. He is an environmentalist who utilizes his stardom to make people aware of critical issues like climate change.

 

 

5. Brad Pitt

 

 

 

Brad Pitt has been a recipient of various accolades. He rose to prominence after having featured in the road crime caper Thelma & Louise. Following the release of the film, there was no looking back for the charming actor.

 

He was soon seen in some popular and acclaimed movies of the ’90s, such as Se7en, Fight Club, Interview with a Vampire, Sleepers, and 12 Monkeys.

 

As eventful as the ’90s was for Pitt, the 2000s only seem to have gotten better.

 

Pitt starred in and produced a range of popular and acclaimed flicks and has, thus, been among the awards in the recent past.

 

 

6. Harrison Ford

 

 

 

Harrison Ford became a household name after portraying Han Solo in Star Wars in the late 1970s. He has been among the most respected Hollywood stars of all time.

 

Even though he played Han Solo and rocked the show with his performance, it was the Indiana Jones series of films that truly pushed him to the cusp of stardom.

 

The actor continued to bank on the success of the franchise to continue to remain a constant box office draw. He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

 

That being said, Ford has also delivered decent performances in motion pictures such as The Fugitive, Patriot Games, Presumed Innocent, Air Force One, and Six Days Seven Nights, among others.

 

A radiant and reliable screen performer, the Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens star is another major name on our list who is committed to the environment.

 

 

7. Tom Cruise

 

 

 

Tom Cruise is one of the most popular movie stars in the world. He found stardom after having headlined the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun.

 

He went on to scale new heights of success by starring in motion pictures such as Days of Thunder, Jerry Maguire, The Firm, Eyes Wide Shut, Magnolia, Mission: Impossible, and A Few Good Men during the ’90s.

 

One of the richest actors in the world today, Cruise’s career continues to be driven by the Mission: Impossible franchise of films. Also, he delivered the biggest blockbuster of his career, Top Gun: Maverick, almost at the age of 60.

 

 

8. Keanu Reeves

 

 

 

Arguably the coolest actor to make it to our story today, Keanu Reeves is as accomplished an entertainer as he is a person.

 

His big break came after he featured in action thrillers such as Point Break and Speed. He also starred in popular films such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Little Buddha, and Much Ado About Nothing, among others.

 

The charismatic actor became an even bigger name after having headlined the revolutionary science fiction flick The Matrix in 1999.

 

As of today, Reeves continues to win hearts through his remarkable portrayal of John Wick in the much-loved John Wick series of motion pictures.

 

 

9. Matt Damon

 

 

 

Matt Damon commenced his career as a theater actor and made the jump to the movies in the late ’80s. He went on to establish himself as a dependable name during the ’90s.

 

His biggest success during the decade was the emotionally enriching drama Good Will Hunting. What is worth noting about the movie is the fact that Damon had written the script along with his long-time buddy Ben Affleck during their college days.

 

After winning several awards for his baby project, the actor was seen in the big-ticket Hollywood blockbuster Saving Private Ryan, which was helmed by ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

 

Not only that but he also managed to make an impression by featuring in flicks such as Dogma and The Talented Mr. Ripley. That said, the actor also delivered praiseworthy performances in the Jason Bourne and Ocean’s franchises later in his career.

 

 

10. Nicolas Cage

 

 

 

Nicolas Kim Coppola, professionally known as Nicolas Cage, had a great cinematic run during the ’90s.

 

Nephew to acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola, the actor delivered some of his better performances during the decade in titles such as The Rock, Face/Off, Family Man, Con Air, and City of Angels.

 

One of Cage’s last releases was the unconventional revenge drama Pig. As expected, the star delivered a consistent performance yet again in the Michael Sarnoski-helmed project.

 

 

11. Kevin Costner

 

 

 

A recipient of two Academy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, Kevin Costner participated in some wonderful films during the ’90s.

 

The actor rose to prominence with his roles in features such as The Untouchables and No Way Out, and peaked with the release of Dancing with the Wolves. The film went on to be nominated for 12 Oscars and won 7 of them.

 

Also an enthusiastic musician, Costner starred in popular motion pictures such as JFK, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and The Bodyguard during the ’90s.

 

 

12. Johnny Depp

 

 

 

A young and handsome Johnny Depp was seen making his debut appearance in the 1984 cult thriller A Nightmare on Elm Street. He went on to grab eyeballs by toplining a lot many unusual films during the ’90s.

 

Some of his most notable credits during that era are as follows: Edward Scissorhands, Benny & Joon, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Dead Man, Donnie Brasco, Sleepy Hollow, The Nine Gates, and The Astronaut’s Wife, among others.

 

With the dawn of the new century, the superstar went on to headline the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise of enormously successful films that brought him a lot of appreciation from across the globe.

 

 

13. Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

 

 

Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger’s journey has been a classic “rags to riches” tale. The sharp-witted bodybuilder made his debut at the beginning of the ’70s and turned out to be a screen sensation with the release of The Terminator during the first half of the ’80s.

 

He is probably the only film star in the world whose almost unpronounceable surname has turned him into a cult figure of sorts.

 

Schwarzenegger participated seen in some ridiculously popular titles such as Total Recall, Last Action Hero, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Kindergarten Cop, Jingle All the Way, and True Lies during the ’90s.

 

 

14. Robert De Niro

 

 

 

One of the greatest actors in the history of world cinema, Robert De Niro was already among the most important names in Hollywood before the dawn of the ’90s.

 

The two-time Academy Award winner continued to star in some critically and commercially successful movies throughout the said decade.

 

Some of his finest films during that era were Goodfellas, Stanley & Iris, Guilty by Suspicion, Cape Fear, This Boy’s Life, Night and the City, Mad Dog and Glory, Heat, Casino, Cop Land, Jackie Brown, and A Bronx Tale.

 

 

15. Al Pacino

 

 

 

One of the few notable performers in the history of cinema to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting (Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award), Al Pacino has been a true-blue superstar and a cultural icon.

 

Ever since he appeared in director Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster epic The Godfather in 1972, he has been a universal name.

 

During the 1990s, the actor continued to shine by starring in motion pictures such as Dick Tracy, The Godfather Part III, Frankie and Johnny, Carlito’s Way, Heat, Donnie Brasco, The Devil’s Advocate, and The Insider.

 

Pacino is an actor whose intense stare has burnt its way into our cultural consciousness. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Scent of a Woman.

 

 

16. Richard Gere

 

 

 

Richard Tiffany Gere turned into a leading man and a sex symbol after having starred in the film American Gigolo. He went on to become an even more familiar name after featuring in An Officer and a Gentleman.

 

While the ’80s managed to establish him as a reliable name within the industry, the ’90s also saw him appearing in a number of popular titles.

 

He featured in motion pictures such as Internal Affairs, Sommersby, The Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, and Primal Fear during the said decade.

 

Aside from his superb acting credentials, Gere is also known to have been close to the Dalai Lama. The veteran star is said to be a true-blue activist of peace.

 

 

17. Anthony Hopkins

 

 

 

Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins was a superstar even before the onset of the ’90s. A true legend of cinema, he participated in some of the finest theater productions at the start of his career.

 

During the ’90s, the actor made a splash among the masses by portraying the skillful and, yet, scary cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

 

While he first played the role in the classic film The Silence of the Lambs, he reprised it later in motion pictures such as Hannibal and Red Dragon.

 

He was seen in some prominent films during the ’90s, such as The Edge, Nixon, and Legends of the Fall, among others.

 

 

18. Pierce Brosnan

 

 

 

A native of Ireland, the stylish Pierce Brosnan will forever be associated with the character of secret agent James Bond.

 

However, before he stepped into the shoes of Bond, he made a name for himself across the United States of America by featuring on the television series Remington Steele.

 

His popularity continued to soar as he appeared in features such as Mrs.Doubtfire, Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and The World Is Not Enough throughout the ’90s.

 

Brosnan was also appreciated for his performance in titles such as Mars Attacks! and The Thomas Crown Affair.

 

 

19. Jim Carrey

 

 

 

There is no denying that Jim Carrey is an actor, comedian, producer, and writer par excellence. One of the most admired screen personalities of the ’90s, he is best known for his robust humor, which he put to excellent use in many of his comedic features.

 

The talented actor first rose to prominence after having appeared on the television series In Living Color. He was seen in titles such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, Liar Liar, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls during the ’90s.

 

Carrey put his versatility on display after participating in acclaimed features such as The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

 

 

20. Sylvester Stallone

 

 

 

This athletically-built action superstar is known the world over for having headlined blockbuster franchises such as Rocky and Rambo.

 

Thanks to the two aforementioned film series, Sylvester Stallone went on to cement his place as one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors throughout the mid-80s to the late ’90s.

 

During that era, some of his features that opened to mixed critical reviews also set the cash registers ringing.

 

He was seen in motion pictures such as Rocky V, Cliffhanger, Demolition Man, and The Specialist during the ’90s.

 

 

21. Kevin Spacey

 

 

 

Kevin Spacey kick-started his career as a stage actor during the 1980s. He soon went on to become a notable name in films and on television.

 

The House of Cards star gained critical acclaim during the ’90s after having starred in feature films such as The Usual Suspects, Se7en, American Beauty, Glengarry Glen Ross, Swimming with Sharks, and L. A. Confidential.

 

Spacey had a fruitful three-decade-long career in the entertainment industry until allegations of sexual harassment brought it to a total standstill.

 

 

22. Denzel Washington

 

 

 

This actor, director, and producer is known for his performances both on the silver screen and on stage.

 

Often credited with redefining the concept of classic movie stardom in Hollywood, Denzel Washington has been a recipient of several well-deserved accolades. 

 

Called “the greatest actor of the twenty-first century” by The New York Times, he featured in significant films such as Malcolm X, Much Ado About Nothing, The Pelican Brief, Crimson Tide, Philadelphia, and The Hurricane during the ’90s.

 

 

23. Jack Nicholson

 

 

 

The incomparable Jack Nicholson has been a part of the movie-making industry for over six decades now.

 

A screen legend in the true sense of the word, he was already an established and acclaimed actor when he stepped into the ’90s.

 

The One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest star continued to charm the audience with his presence in feature films such as The Two Jakes, Hoffa, Man Trouble, A Few Good Men, Wolf, Blood and Wine, The Evening Star, and The Crossing Guard throughout the ’90s.

 

For his performance in the critically acclaimed 1997 flick As Good as It Gets, Nicholson won a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Actor.

 

 

24. Daniel Day-Lewis

 

 

 

Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is widely acknowledged for his on-screen intensity and for preparing for his roles rather profoundly.

 

The My Left Foot star has been the recipient of numerous accolades. He has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor, making him the first and only actor to have three wins in that category.

 

An honest ‘method’ actor, he received a knighthood for services to drama in the June of 2014.

 

The enigmatic man was seen in some amazing feature films during the ’90s, such as The Last of the Mohicans, In the Name of the Father, The Age of Innocence, and The Boxer.

 

 

25. Alec Baldwin

 

 

 

Best known of the four Baldwin brothers in the profession, Alec Baldwin managed to grab eyeballs after having featured on a few television shows at the beginning of his career.

 

Soon after, he was seen playing both supporting and leading roles in motion pictures.

 

During the ’90s, the actor appeared in some well-known titles such as The Hunt for Red October, Glengarry Glen Ross, Alice, Miami Blues, The Getaway, and The Juror.

 

 

26. John Travolta

 

 

 

John Travolta rose to prominence after starring in television and film projects such as Welcome Back, Kotter, Carrie, Saturday Night Fever and Grease during the second half of the 70s. However, his career saw a decline during the ’80s.

 

The ’90s brought him back in the true sense of the word as he was seen participating in popular feature films such as Get Shorty, Pulp Fiction, Broken Arrow, Phenomenon, Face/Off, and A Civil Action, among others.

 

 

27. Edward Norton

 

 

 

Edward Norton has been a recipient of numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.

 

He stunned the audience and critics alike with his debut performance in the legal thriller Primal Fear. He received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards the following year.

 

Two of his other releases during the late 90s, namely American History X and Fight Club, only consolidated his position as a dynamic screen performer during the said decade.

 

 

28. Mel Gibson

 

 

 

Best known for playing an action hero in many of his films, Mel Gibson is an actor, filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter.

 

There was no looking back for the man after he starred as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic action series, Mad Max.

 

The Academy Award winner was seen in motion pictures such as Lethal Weapon 3, Lethal Weapon 4, Hamlet, and Forever Young during the ’90s.

 

However, his acting and filmmaking capabilities peaked with the award-winning 1995 historical drama Braveheart.

 

 

29. Morgan Freeman

 

 

 

Known for playing a wide range of characters and for his deep voice, Morgan Freeman’s celebrated career has spanned over five decades.

 

A recipient of multiple awards, he first found fame during the 1970s after appearing in the children’s television series The Electric Company.

 

During the 1990s, the acclaimed actor was seen in titles such as Unforgiven, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, and Amistad, among others.

 

You’d be delighted to know that Freeman also directed a drama film called Bopha! in 1993.

 

 

30. Ralph Fiennes

 

 

 

Ralph Fiennes made his feature film debut in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights in 1992.

 

His diligent portrayal of Nazi war criminal Amon Göth in director Steven Spielberg’s mind-blowing drama Schindler’s List stunned the audience worldwide.

 

Needless to say, the role earned him a lot many nominations and awards the following year.

 

That said, the actor was also seen in popular films such as Quiz Show, The English Patient, and ‘

 

The End of the Affair during the ’90s; therefore, making it his breakout decade in the true sense of the word.

 

 

31. Samuel L. Jackson

 

 

 

A highly prolific and dependable actor, Samuel Leroy Jackson has been a part of films that have gone on to amass over $27 billion at the global box office.

 

This includes movies in which he has played both the supporting and leading roles.

 

Among the highest-grossing live-action actors of all time, he participated in motion pictures such as Goodfellas, Patriot Games, Jurassic Park, True Romance, Pulp Fiction, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Jackie Brown during the 1990s.

 

 

32. Joe Pesci

 

 

 

Joe Pesci may not have done a ton of films in the 21st century, but the projects that he was a part of during the ’90s had already turned him into a screen sensation.

 

The actor had gone on to show his range in titles such as Raging Bull, Once Upon a Time in America, and Moonwalker during the ’80s.

 

He continued to impress the viewers with his staggering performances in classic films such as Goodfellas, Casino, JFK, and A Bronx Tale during the 1990s.

 

Not only that but he also went on to showcase his versatility by starring in comedy films such as My Cousin Vinny, the first two installments of the Home Alone franchise, and the Lethal Weapon series of films, respectively.

 

 

33. Gary Oldman

 

 

 

Gary Leonard Oldman is known for his expressive acting style and unquestionable versatility.

 

The films that he has been a part of so far have gone on to amass over $11 billion at the global ticket windows; therefore, making him one of the highest-grossing performers to date.

 

The noted actor was seen in feature films such as State of Grace, JFK, Dracula, True Romance, The Fifth Element, and Air Force One during the 1990s.

 

 

34. Liam Neeson

 

 

 

Liam Neeson was listed at number 7 on The Irish Times list of Ireland’s 50 greatest film actors of all time in 2020.

 

Even though he had been among the movies throughout the ’80s, the actor rose to fame following his character projection of Oskar Schindler in director Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece Schindler’s List.

 

Following the success of the aforementioned movie, Neeson continued to star in successful films such as Nell, Michael Collins, Les Misérables, and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace during the 90s.

 

 

35. John C. Reilly

 

 

 

Even though John Christopher Reilly was seen playing an inconsequential role in 1988’s Above the Law, he got a substantial role to play in 1989’s Casualties of War.

 

A talented actor, screenwriter, comedian, musician, and producer, he made a name for himself throughout the 1990s.

 

He gained a whole lot of experience and recognition by acting in prominent feature films such as Days of Thunder, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The River Wild, Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and The Thin Red Line throughout the ’90s.

 

 

36. Harvey Keitel

 

 

 

Harvey Keitel is mostly known for playing “tough guy” characters on the big screen. He’s had a long and successful association with master director Martin Scorsese ever since he commenced his acting career.

 

The actor was seen in popular motion pictures such as Thelma & Louise, Bugsy, Reservoir Dogs, Bad Lieutenant, The Piano, Pulp Fiction, From Dusk till Dawn, and Cop Land during the ’90s.

 

His character projection in director Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs is often credited with taking his career to a whole new level.

 

 

37. Philip Seymour Hoffman

 

 

 

Philip Seymour Hoffman was among the finest actors to have made his debut at the beginning of the ’90s.

 

He was known for playing different kinds of supporting characters. The talented performer was drawn to acting ever since he was very young.

 

Even though he began his career on the popular television show Law & Order, he gained further fame by starring in motion pictures such as Scent of a Woman, Twister, Boogie Nights, Happiness, Patch Adams, The Big Lebowski, and Magnolia.

 

 

38. Sean Penn

 

 

 

Sean Penn is a two-time Academy Award winner who, aside from being an actor, is also a director, screenwriter, and producer.

 

He played a diverse range of film roles during the ’80s and continued to charm the viewers with his performances during the ’90s.

 

The Mystic River star has been a part of over 50 films in his career so far.

 

He featured in titles such as Carlito’s Way, State of Grace, Dead Man Walking, She’s So Lovely, U Turn, The Game, Hurlyburly, and Sweet and Lowdown during the ’90s.

 

 

39. Michael Douglas

 

 

 

Michael Douglas has been a recipient of several accolades in his illustrious screen career. He has been among the movies since the late 1960s.

 

The Fatal Attraction actor’s breakthrough television role came in the Playhouse special The Experiment. His career witnessed a growth after he starred in and produced the romantic adventure comedy Romancing the Stone 1984.

 

Douglas participated in popular feature films such as Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, The Game, and Shining Through during the ’90s.

 

 

40. Russell Crowe

 

 

 

Even though Russell Crowe found international fame after playing Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic historical film Gladiator in 2000, he had been a part of some noteworthy features during the 1990s.

 

The incredibly talented screen performer was seen in movies such as Prisoners of the Sun, The Crossing, No Way Back, Mystery, Alaska, L.A. Confidential, and The Insider during the ’90s.

 

He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Gladiator.

 

 

41. Jeff Bridges

 

 

 

A recipient of numerous accolades, Jeff Bridges made his debut as an infant in the feature The Company She Keeps in 1951.

 

The Academy Award-winner comes from a prominent acting family. Even though he has been among the movies since the late ’50s, he found fame in the ’80s and ’90s.

 

The actor was seen in titles such as The Fisher King, Texasville, American Heart, Wild Bill, The Mirror Has Two Faces, and The Muse during the 1990s.

 

However, his peak came with the cult classic The Big Lebowski that turned him into a cult figure of sorts among his admirers.

 

 

42. Eddie Murphy

 

 

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy came to prominence after having made his striking presence felt on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. 

 

Ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, he is also a recipient of a Grammy Award and an Emmy Award.

 

Aside from his remarkable achievements as a comedian, Murphy has also surprised many with his acting skills over the years.

 

He has appeared in motion pictures such as 48 Hrs., Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, the Beverly Hills Cop and Dr. Dolittle franchises.

 

While he has earned Golden Globe nominations for his performances in some of the aforementioned titles, he has also received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Dreamgirls.

 

Add to that the fact that he has worked as a voice actor on projects such as Mulan and the Shrek franchise as well.

 

 

43. Viggo Mortensen

 

 

 

The multi-talented Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. is the recipient of various accolades. Even though he was first seen in a mini-series on television, the actor made his awaited film debut playing a small role in Peter Weir’s thriller film Witness.

 

Throughout the 1990s, he continued to make a name for himself by appearing in motion pictures such as The Indian Runner, Carlito’s Way, Crimson Tide, Daylight, The Portrait of a Lady, G.I. Jane, and A Walk on the Moon, to name a few.

 

That said, the Captain Fantastic star found international fame for portraying Aragorn in the epic fantasy adventure trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

 

 

44. Adam Sandler

 

 

 

Films starring Adam Sandler have reportedly gone on to do a combined business of over $2 billion at the worldwide box office.

 

He first came to prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995.

 

The popular actor and filmmaker was seen in comedy films such as Billy Madison, The Waterboy, Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and The Wedding Singer during the second half of the ’90s.

 

 

45. Gene Hackman

 

 

 

Gene Hackman had been a part of the movie-making business for over 60 years before he decided to call it a day.

 

He is the recipient of one Screen Actors Guild Award, four Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and two BAFTAs, respectively.

 

The veteran star continued to star in some immensely liked films such as Unforgiven, The Firm, Crimson Tide, Get Shorty, and Enemy of the State during the ’90s.

 

 

46. Tommy Lee Jones

 

 

 

Tommy Lee Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1993 thriller The Fugitive. He has often been seen portraying historical figures on celluloid.

 

Before making his film debut with Love Story in 1970, he had shifted to New York to become an actor.

 

He made his Broadway debut in A Patriot for Me in 1969. Aside from The Fugitive, he was seen in motion pictures such as JFK, Batman Forever, Men in Black, Volcano, and Under Siege during the ’90s.

 

 

47. Christopher Plummer

 

 

 

Christopher Plummer is one of the few screen performers in history to have ever received the Triple Crown of Acting.

 

The actor was excessively active and focused during the ’70s and ’80s. It is not surprising then that he continued to be a reliable name even during the ’90s and in the 21st century.

 

The Knives Out actor was seen in films such as Malcolm X, 12 Monkeys, The Insider, and Wolf during the ’90s.

 

 

48. John Cusack

 

 

 

John Paul Cusack started his cinematic journey as the typical on-screen lover boy in the ’80s. However, he resorted to doing more drama-oriented films later in his career.

 

He was a key figure in the movies during the ’80s and continued to star in some well-received motion pictures during the 1990s and the 2000s as well.

 

The Love & Mercy star was seen in feature films such as Grosse Pointe Blank, Con Air, Being John Malkovich, The Thin Red Line, Anastasia, and Cradle Will Rock during the ’90s.

 

 

49. Danny Glover

 

 

Actor, producer, and political activist Danny Glover has managed to make a mark throughout the ’90s as well.

 

Widely role for his character projection of Roger Murtaugh in the popular Lethal Weapon film franchise, he is an advocate of various political causes.

 

The man has gone on to play the main lead in full-length features such as The Color Purple, Predator 2, Operation Dumbo Drop, and To Sleep with Anger, among others.

 

He was named by IndieWire as one of the finest screen performers to have never received an Academy Award nomination.

 

Be that as it may, the man has received nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a Daytime Emmy Award, respectively.

 

 

50. Jeff Goldblum

 

 

 

Aside from being an actor, Jeff Goldblum is also a musician.

 

The Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom actor was a part of some massive box office blockbusters during the ’90s, such as Jurassic Park, Independence Day, and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, among others.

 

While he was seen in Jurassic World Dominion, the man also marked his presence in titles such as Deep Cover, Powder, and The Prince of Egypt during the ’90s.