Top 50 Most Popular Actors In Their 30s

Ranveer Singh is a Bollywood A-lister who made his professional acting debut under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner in 2010.

Today, he has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in India, all thanks to his unmatched energy and some well-regarded performances.

The Ladies vs Ricky Bahl actor consolidated his position as a commercial star after headlining critically and commercially successful titles such as Bajirao Mastani, Simmba, and Gully Boy.

Daniel Kaluuya was first seen playing a key role in the 2006 feature film Shoot the Messenger. Most of us recognize this immensely talented actor from his celebrated performances in motion pictures such as Widows, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Get Out.

However, it is important to mention that Kaluuya has been acting and writing ever since he turned 18. The cult classic teen series Skins is perhaps the biggest and earliest illustration of his undeniable potential.

He has received an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, respectively.

Michael Bakari Jordan was first seen in an episode of the classic television series The Sopranos in 1999. He commenced his acting career by appearing on shows such as The Wire and All My Children.

The actor shot to fame after playing the titular character of Creed in the popular Creed franchise of feature films.

He is also known to have starred in motion pictures such as Black Panther, Fruitvale Station, and Fantastic Four, to mention a few.

Known majorly for his light-hearted comic roles, Varun Dhawan is a Bollywood star who has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014.

The son of film director David Dhawan, he made his feature film debut with the commercial hit Student of the Year in 2012.

Dhawan, who is in his late 30s, consolidated his position within the industry after having headlined hits such as Badlapur, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and Sui Dhaaga.

Robert Pattinson was first seen playing an uncredited role in the Reese Witherspoon-starrer historical drama Vanity Fair.

Known to have featured in both big-ticket and independent releases, he shot to fame after playing the popular character of Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga franchise.

Pattinson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2010 by Time magazine. The actor can be seen playing significant roles in titles such as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Remember Me, Cosmopolis, The Lighthouse, Good Time, and Tenet.

He consolidated his position in the industry by effortlessly portraying Batman in 2022's global hit The Batman.

The man started to act in a London theatre club at the young age of 15. He has voiced the titular grey heron in the English-language dub of the 2023 Japanese animated film The Boy and the Heron.

Not only that but he is also ready to headline popular filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's forthcoming science fiction project, titled Mickey 17.

Austin Butler was first seen playing a key character in the television series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Known for his character projection of James "Wilke" Wilkerson in the show Switched at Birth, Butler shot to fame in the true sense of the word after playing the great Elvis Presley in the musical biopic Elvis.

Watching the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' come alive through his remarkable character projection is one of the most electrifying theatrical experiences one may have had in recent years.

He embodies everything that the superstar musician was and does so spectacularly. That said, the actor also played a minor role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Paul Dano has got to be one of the most under-represented mainstream actors to make it to our story. Thankfully, his outstanding performance in Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans has been widely appreciated.

Even though the actor was seen in the television movie Sensei Rainbow and the Dojo Kids, his mainstream feature debut happened in the 2000s.

His performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Dano can be seen making his presence felt in titles such as Little Miss Sunshine, Prisoners, and 12 Years a Slave, among others.

Also, he has been a recipient of the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his maiden leading role as an actor.

Dev Patel is a British actor who made his acting debut on the television series Skins in 2007.

In 2008, he shot to fame after having played the main lead in Danny Boyle's drama Slumdog Millionaire. For his performance in the critically acclaimed film, Patel was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Also a recipient of a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics' Choice Award, he can be seen in motion pictures such as Lion, The Personal History of David Copperfield, The Green Knight, and The Wedding Guest, to mention a few.

Jamie Bell made his acting debut with the film Billy Elliott in 2000.

For his outstanding performance in his debut motion picture, the star ended up winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

This made him one of the youngest winners in the history of the award. He is known to have played a crucial role in mainstream projects such as The Adventures of Tintin, Fantastic Four, King Kong, Jumper, Snowpiercer, and Rocketman.

Zac Efron began acting during the early 2000s and gained recognition as an actor during the late 2000s.

First seen on the television show Firefly, he came to prominence after starring in films such as the High School Musical trilogy, Hairspray, and 17 Again.

He earned a Daytime Emmy Award for the Netflix web documentary series Down to Earth with Zac Efron.

Efron became a mainstream star after having been a part of titles such as New Year's Eve, The Lucky One, The Paperboy, Neighbors, Dirty Grandpa, Baywatch, The Greatest Showman, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

Daniel Radcliffe was first seen on the television series David Copperfield in 1999. He turned into a global sensation after playing the titular character in the incredibly popular Harry Potter franchise of fantasy feature films.

His character projection of Harry Potter not only fetched him international fame and stardom but also turned him into one of the world's highest-paid actors during the time.

Radcliffe has received various awards and nominations throughout his career so far. He can also be seen in motion pictures such as The Tailor of Panama, The Woman in Black, Swiss Army Man, Victor Frankenstein, Kill Your Darlings, and Now You See Me 2.

The actor, who is known to have contributed to several charities, reunited with the beloved cast of Harry Potter for an HBO Max special, titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.

He was also seen playing the antagonist in the Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum starrer The Lost City.

The brown-eyed Evan Peters had made his professional acting debut in the 2004 film Clipping Adam.

He gained recognition after having played multiple roles in the anthology series American Horror Story. The actor found further fame as he continued to star in the very popular X-Men series of films.

For his sharp performance in the critically acclaimed limited series Mare of Easttown, Peters received a Primetime Emmy Award.

John Boyega was first seen making an appearance on the television show Becoming Human in 2011.

He shot to fame after portraying Moses in the sci-fi comedy feature Attack the Block.

The competent screen performer gained further recognition after playing a part in popular motion pictures such as The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.

Josh Hutcherson began acting in the early 2000s and participated in a handful of commercials before taking on minor film and television roles.

His first major role came in the pilot episode of House Blend in 2002. However, he managed to break into the mainstream after playing the leading role of Peeta Mellark in the box office record-setting film series The Hunger Games.

For his performance in the aforementioned franchise, the actor won three MTV Movie Awards and a People's Choice Award. Hutcherson also has expressed an interest in directing and producing.

This actor, performance artist, and filmmaker first gained recognition after having played the role of Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens.

LaBeouf received a Young Artist Award nomination in 2001 and won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2003 for his performance in the same.

The actor made his film debut in The Christmas Path in 1998, and went on to star in popular feature films such as Disturbia, Surf's Up, Transformers, and The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Nicholas Hoult was first seen in the 1996 motion picture Intimate Relations. He is best known for playing supporting roles in big-budget films.

He can also be seen headlining quite a few independent projects, and has gone on to prove himself as a mainstream performer in both the American and British film industries.

It is not surprising then that he has been nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, respectively.

He can be seen in feature films such as About a Boy, A Single Man, Clash of the Titans, and X-Men: First Class, among others.

This unbelievably talented Irish actor made a name for himself after delivering fantastic performances in motion pictures such as Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.

For his role play in the latter, he won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.

Furthermore, he was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Calm with Horses.

Keoghan won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his outstanding character projection in the wonderful black comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin.

He is also known to have played a role in television shows and films such as Love/Hate, The Green Knight, and Eternals, to name a few.

This actor, producer, and former professional football player made his acting debut in the 1992 epic biographical drama film Malcolm X.

Son of iconic screen performer Denzel Washington, John can be seen playing a key role in the television series Ballers.

However, his breakout role came in the Spike Lee directorial venture BlacKkKlansman. For his performance in the movie, he received both Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

His performance in ace director Christopher Nolan's science fiction epic Tenet also won him the Saturn Award for Best Actor.

Of late, Washington has been seen playing a role in David O. Russell's Amsterdam, which opened to extremely mixed reviews at the ticket counters.

While he is set to perform in a Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson, he was also seen playing a crucial role in the 2023 science fiction drama, titled The Creator.

One of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu-speaking regions of India, Ram Charan shot to international fame after having featured in the sensational hit RRR in 2022.

A recipient of three Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards, the competent and soft-spoken actor has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2013.

Besides acting, Ram has also ventured into business. Not only does he own the polo team Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club but he was also a co-owner of the regional airline service TruJet.

Taron Egerton is an acclaimed screen performer who has been the recipient of a Golden Globe Award. The actor made his professional acting debut on the television show Lewis in 2013.

After having graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2012, he participated in several popular films such as Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

Soon after, the actor gained further recognition for playing significant characters in projects such as Rocketman, Testament of Youth, and Eddie the Eagle.

Freddie Highmore was first seen playing a part in the television movie Walking on the Moon. He is known to have won two consecutive Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer.

He can be seen in motion pictures such as Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, August Rush, and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

However, his best screen performances came in shows such as Bates Motel and The Good Doctor.

Ezra Miller was first seen in the television show Cakey! The Cake from Outer Space, and made his feature film debut with Afterschool.

The controversial actor went on to stun the viewers with his mind-numbing portrayal of Kevin in the hard-hitting drama film We Need to Talk About Kevin.

The star has also appeared in the coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Stanford Prison Experiment, and the comedy flick Trainwreck.

However, he is perhaps best known for playing Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe.

The talented Michael Cera is an actor of Sicilian ancestry from his father's side. His love for acting started to blossom after he chanced upon the 1984 flick Ghostbusters.

Known for his various comedy roles in hit films and TV series, he is also known to have lent his voice to a few animated projects.

His acting credits include Superbad, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Juno, Arrested Development, This is The End, Sausage Party, and The Lego Batman movies.

In addition, Cera has also worked in Broadway plays and has received a Tony Award nomination for Lobby Hero.

Simu Liu made his professional acting debut by appearing in an episode of the television series Nikita.

He is best known for portraying Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe project Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Also known for participating in the sitcom Kim's Convenience, the actor received nominations at the ACTRA Awards and Canadian Screen Awards for his work in Blood and Water.

He was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.

Cole Mitchell Sprouse, who was apparently named after jazz singer Nat King Cole, has been acting since he was an infant.

The actor was a part of Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and its spin-off series. However, following the culmination of the aforementioned show, he decided to take a break from acting to focus on his education.

That said, he made his much-awaited comeback by playing a significant role in the popular show Riverdale. Even though the series comprised a lot of known faces, Cole managed to hold his own quite comfortably.

The tall and talented Bill Skarsgård made his professional acting debut in the 2000 film White Water Fury.

He rose to prominence after having played the character of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the supernatural horror film It and its sequel.

The actor can be seen making an appearance in motion pictures such as The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Simple Simon, Atomic Blonde, Villains, and Nine Days, to mention a few.

Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson was first seen playing a role in the television movie The Apocalypse in 2000. He is best known for his portrayal of the titular character in Kick-Ass and its sequel.

The actor has been performing since the tender age of six and can also be seen playing the character of Pietro Maximoff in the blockbuster feature film Avengers: Age of Ultron.

One can also find him participating in mainstream projects such as Shanghai Knights, The Illusionist, The Thief Lord, and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, to mention a few.

Logan Lerman had made his acting debut by playing a character in the 2000 feature film The Patriot.

The actor is best known for portraying the titular character in the fantasy-adventure Percy Jackson franchise of movies.

He found further fame after participating in projects such as The Butterfly Effect, Hoot, 3:10 to Yuma, The Number 23, Noah, Fury, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Indignation.

Richard Madden made his acting debut by appearing on the television show Barmy Aunt Boomerang in 1999. He got the opportunity to play his debut role at the young age of 11.

The actor shot to fame after having played the role of Robb Stark in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.

The Cinderella actor was seen starring in shows such as Bodyguard and Medici post his stint on Game of Thrones. For his role in Bodyguard, Madden received a Golden Globe Award.

Dylan Rhodes O'Brien was first seen playing a role on the television series Sweety High in 2010. He gained recognition after having been a part of the MTV supernatural drama Teen Wolf.

The young performer shot to fame after playing the lead role of Thomas in the Maze Runner science fiction trilogy of motion pictures.

Soon enough, one could catch Dylan in popular mainstream projects such as Deepwater Horizon, Bumblebee, American Assassin, and Love and Monsters, among others.

Kit Harington made his dream acting debut in the blockbuster television show Game of Thrones in 2011.

His performance as Jon Snow in his debut project brought him global fame and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2019.

He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2019.

The actor can be seen in films such as Pompeii and Testament of Youth.

Stephan James is a Canadian actor who shot to fame after having won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor for his convincing portrayal of track and field sprinter Jesse Owens in the 2016 motion picture Race.

The actor has been a part of the industry for more than a decade now and has appeared in projects such as Degrassi: The Next Generation and My Babysitter's a Vampire.

He's also made his presence felt in acclaimed titles such as If Beale Street Could Talk and Selma. James earned his first Golden Globe nomination for playing a soldier with PTSD in the psychological thriller Homecoming.

Jesse Plemons is one of the most talented and, yet, underrated actors to be working anywhere in the world today.

The versatile screen performer has reportedly delivered one of the better performances of his career in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.

He began his career as a child actor in 1998 and gained recognition after playing the role of Landry Clarke on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights.

Sooner than later, he made his way into the movies and delivered noteworthy performances in motion pictures such as The Power of the Dog, Other People, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, The Irishman, Jungle Cruise, and Judas and the Black Messiah.

That said, Plemons received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination and won a Critics' Choice Television Award for his performance in the second season of the anthology series Fargo.

2023 saw the actor furthering his career by appearing in acclaimed projects such as Love & Death and Killers of the Flower Moon.

While the former was an HBO Max true crime series in which he starred alongside Elizabeth Olsen, the latter saw him sharing the screen with the likes of Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.

It's been reported that he's also going to participate in an anthology film called And in the near future.

Miles Teller is one of those actors who definitely deserves a spot in our compilation.

The supremely talented performer made his acting debut by appearing in the television series The Unusuals. He appeared in quite a few short films before making his successful transition to mainstream projects.

Teller can be seen in movies such as The Spectacular Now, Whiplash, The Divergent Series, War Dogs, Thank You for Your Service, and Top Gun: Maverick.

One of the most underrated actors to make it to our story, Will Poulter is best known for his ability to nail different accents.

He is a versatile actor who has been seen playing a significant part in popular feature films such as We're the Millers, Detroit, Glassland, Midsommar, and The Maze Runner franchise.

He rose to prominence after portraying Eustace Scrubb in the fantasy adventure film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Ncuti Gatwa shot to fame courtesy of his participation in the popular Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education. The actor was so good in the show that his performance ended up earning him a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television and two BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Male Comedy Performance.

Aside from the aforementioned series, he has also been a part of other shows such as Stonemouth and The Last Letter from Your Lover.

His introduction as a Scottish celebrity has gone on to make headlines since his debut.

Grant Gustin is an American actor and singer who made a name for himself after playing the role of Barry Allen/The Flash in the famous CW series The Flash.

Also known for playing a key role on the Fox series Glee, the actor started acting professionally when he was in high school itself.

He has been seen reprising his role of The Flash in other well-known shows such as Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Vixen.

Theo James is an English actor who is best known for his portrayal of Tobias "Four" Eaton in The Divergent Series.

He made his acting debut on the television miniseries A Perfect Woman and has since then been seen in features such as Underworld: Awakening, Underworld: Blood Wars, How It Ends, and Archive.

When it comes to television, the actor can be seen playing a role in shows such as Golden Boy and The Time Traveler's Wife.

Phil Dunster is known to have played the role of Lance Corporal Will Jensen in the drama Strike Back. Ever since his screen debut, the actor has been a part of several noteworthy shows.

He has appeared in the science fiction series Humans and in the comedy-drama series The Trouble with Maggie Cole. However, it was his role-play of Jamie Tartt in the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso that brought him recognition in the true sense of the word.

It must have been exciting for Dunster to have played a footballer in the aforementioned show since he has always been a fan of the sport.

Often seen portraying villainous or mischievous characters on celluloid, Tom Felton made his acting debut in the 1997 motion picture The Borrowers.

The English actor shot to fame after having portrayed the notorious Malfoy in the much-loved Harry Potter franchise of feature films.

Aside from the aforementioned movies, Felton can also be seen performing in titles such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, From the Rough, Belle, and The Apparition, among others.

Rupert Grint had the privilege of making his acting debut in the globally popular feature film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001.

After having played the much-liked character of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, he was seen making his presence felt in theatre and on television as well.

He participated in movies such as Thunderpants, Driving Lessons, and Cherrybomb, to mention a few. The Wild Target actor received acclaim for playing a significant role in the Apple TV+ psychological horror series Servant.

Sam Claflin was first seen on the television show The Pillars of the Earth in 2010.

A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the actor made his feature film debut with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

He gained further recognition after having starred in motion pictures and television shows such as The Hunger Games film series, Me Before You, Adrift, and Peaky Blinders.

Anthony Ramos is best known for originating the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

He has also been a part of motion pictures such as In the Heights and A Star Is Born. The actor received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in the stage recording of Hamilton in 2020.

The good-looking Liam Hemsworth was first seen playing a part on the television show Home and Away.

He is best known for playing a role in the soap opera Neighbours and the children's television series The Elephant Princess.

He burst onto the mainstream in the true sense of the word by appearing in projects such as The Last Song, The Hunger Games film series, Independence Day: Resurgence, Triangle, and The Dressmaker, among others.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster appeared in a handful of television projects before making his way into the movies. Even though he is not always in the spotlight, one cannot deny the fact that he has always been true to his characters.

The Game of Thrones actor can be seen featuring in motion pictures such as Nanny McPhee, Love Actually, and The Maze Runner film series.

That said, one can even catch him playing an important part in renowned television shows such as Phineas and Ferb and The Queen's Gambit.

For his performance in the latter, Thomas was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

Even though Henry Golding has only recently acquired the leading man status in Hollywood, he has been a part of the system for a number of years now.

He first wished to be a hairdresser, but soon turned his attention to acting. His first role was a hosting position for the Maylasian variety show The 8TV Quickie, in which he proved to be a natural.

However, his big break came when he was cast in the international hit Crazy Rich Asians, whose success alone is responsible for Golding being able to find a spot on our list.

He promises to take the motion picture industry by storm as a few more movies starring him are set to be released in the near future.

Dave Franco made his acting debut in 2006 on the television series 7th Heaven.

An actor, voice actor, and filmmaker, he was seen appearing in motion pictures such as Superbad and Charlie St. Cloud at the beginning of his career.

The Scrubs star had his breakthrough after playing a key role in the buddy comedy 21 Jump Street.

Son of screen legend Clint Eastwood, Scott made his professional acting debut in the 2006 motion picture Flags of Our Fathers.

Some of his best-known feature films are The Outpost, Suicide Squad, The Fate of the Furious, Snowden, The Longest Ride, Wrath of Man, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.

In 2010, he was seen playing the lead role in Enter Nowhere as well.

Bryshere Yazuan Gray, popularly known as Yazz or Yazz the Greatest, shot to fame after portraying Hakeem Lyon in the popular musical drama television series Empire.

His confident performance in the show ended up fetching him a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star.

Also known for his portrayal of Michael Bivins in the miniseries The New Edition Story, he soon began to participate in features as an independent actor.

Besides being an actor, he is also a rapper.

Those who have been fans of shows such as Misfits, Love/Hate, and The Umbrella Academy would be familiar with the name Robert Sheehan.

Apart from appearing in the aforementioned shows, the actor has also marked his presence in full-length features such as Mortal Engines and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

He has received multiple Irish Film and Television Award nominations and was listed as number 41 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's finest screen performers.