Top 50 Most Popular Actors In Their 70s

 

When a person reaches the age of 70, it is safe to say that they have fully experienced life in its good and bad days.

 

They have seen and experienced a lifetime’s worth of memories and enjoyed changing time and technology to their fullest extent.

 

When an actor reaches 70 years, it is a much more profound experience as they have overcome the ups and downs of fame, popularity, and in some cases, wealth and fortunes.

 

Today, we are here with a list of actors in their 70s. These actors were born at a time when olden-day chivalry, curtsey and good manners were still in style.

 

A man would have to stand up when a woman joined the table or left. People would curtsey or bow when in the presence of nobility and royalty.

 

It is safe to say that this list of actors is the most charming of the lot and, at the same time, the most jaded of the lot.

 

Whichever way we look at it, they deserve the due respect and recognition for surviving in an industry that is obsessed with youth and vitality.

 

Without any more delay, here is the list of the most popular actors in their 70s.

 

 

 

1. Samuel L. Jackson

 

 

 

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most successful actors of his generation. His films have grossed over $27 billion worldwide.

 

Although he starred in character roles, Jackson worked in many action film franchises like the Avengers franchise, Star Wars franchise, XXX franchise, etc.

 

Samuel L. Jackson has collaborated with Spike Lee to make films like School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo’ Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Oldboy and Chi-Raq.

 

He also starred in Coming to America, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained, Jackie Brown, Patriot Games, Menace II Society, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Hard Eight, Unbreakable, Shaft, etc.

 

 

 

2. Robert De Niro

 

 

 

Robert De Niro is one of the most distinguished actors in Hollywood. He has worked in various films, from suspense dramas and crime thrillers to comedies and satires.

 

For his work, Robert De Niro has received high praise from critics and audiences. De Niro won two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, among several other nominations and awards.

 

The most memorable films of Robert De Niro include Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Raging Bull, Godfather II, This Boy’s Life, Brazil, Midnight Run, Wag the Dog, Analyze This,  The Irishman, Meet The Parents, The Intern, etc.

 

 

 

3. Ben Kingsley

 

 

 

Sir Ben Kingsley is a British actor who has starred in multiple highly acclaimed movies. He gained international recognition with his role as Mahatma Gandhi in the Richard Attenborough film Gandhi.

 

He earned accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globes.

 

He also starred in other award-winning films like  Schindler’s List, Twelfth Night, Sexy Beast, House of Sand and Fog, Thunderbirds, Lucky Number Slevin, Shutter Island, Iron-Man 3, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Hugo, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, etc.

 

 

 

4. Michael Douglas

 

 

 

Michael Douglas is the son of the legendary actor, Kirk Douglas. He bought the rights to the novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest from his father and made the film.

 

It was a critical and commercial hit earning him his first Oscar. Michael Douglas won his next Oscar for acting in the film Wall Street.

 

He earned more accolades like nine Golden Globe nominations and six wins, two BAFTA nominations and one win, etc.

 

The remarkable contribution of Douglas has been Romancing the Stone, Basic Instincts, Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, Behind the Candelabra, Traffic, Wonder Boys, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Endgame, The Kominsky Method, the War of The Roses, etc.

 

 

5. Sylvester Stallone

 

 

 

Sylvester Stallone is an actor, screenwriter, and director. He had a difficult time in his initial years, but he found success with his screenplay for Rocky.

 

In 1974, Stallone made Rocky and played the central role of Rocky Balboa, and the movie was nominated for two Academy Awards.

 

Sylvester Stallone starred in many more films in the Rocky series and created more hit films. He appeared in the Rambo films, the Expendables series, Tango and Cash, Cliffhanger, Demolition Man, The Specialist, Escape Plan, etc.

 

 

6. Jeremy Irons

 

 

 

Jeremy Irons is an acclaimed British actor who starred in many hit theater plays. He worked in many West-End, and Broadway shows that earned him a Tony Award and many more nominations.

 

He is famous for his Shakespearean plays. Jeremy Irons won an Academy Award for Reversal of Fortune. He also has two Primetime Emmy nominations, two BAFTA, and four Golden Globe nominations.

 

With his unique voice, Irons voiced Scar in The Lion King. He also acted in The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Brideshead Revisited, The Mission, Dead Ringer, Dungeons & Dragons, Appaloosa, Die-Hard  With a Vengeance, The Man With the Iron Mask, Being Julia, DCEU’s Batman and Justice League series.

 

 

7. Tommy Lee Jones

 

 

 

Tommy Lee Jones is an actor who played some of the most hard-hitting characters, who were sometimes evil and sometimes self-righteous.

 

He could sometimes uphold justice or unleash complete anarchy. Such were the varied roles that Tommy Lee Jones played throughout his career.

 

For his roles, he earned four Oscar nominations and won an Oscar. He also won Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, etc.

 

The most well-loved movie by Tommy Lee Jones is the Men In Black franchise, Batman Forever, Lonesome Dove, No Country for Old Men, In the Valley of Elah, Volcano, Lincoln, The Homesman,  Hope Springs, The Sunset Limited, The Company Men, The Prairie Home Companion, etc.

 

 

8. Jeff Bridges

 

 

 

Jeff Bridges comes from a talented family of performers like Lloyd Bridges and Beau Bridges. We can even say that his acting prowess surpassed them, considering the six Oscar nominations that Jeff Bridges earned.

 

He also won the Academy Award for his role in the 2008 film Crazy Heart. Bridges is known for his gregarious personality and laid-back style.

 

This attitude seems to reflect in most of his movie roles as well. A few of them are The Big Lebowski, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, etc.

 

The other nominated and appreciated films by Jeff Bridges include Tron, True Grit, The Contender, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Last Picture Show, Starman, Hell or High Water, The Fisher King, Iron Man, Tron: Legacy, etc.

 

 

9. Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

 

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a former bodybuilder from Austria. He made the sport of bodybuilding and going to the gym fashionable.

 

He made promotional videos and campaigns to encourage people. He became Mr. Universe and went to America to expand his horizons.

 

After overcoming his language difficulty, Schwarzenegger starred in films like Conan the Barbarian, Conan the Destroyer, Red Sonja, Predator, Terminator, its sequel, Junior, Kindergarten Cop, Commando, Total Recall, Jingle All The Way, etc.

 

 

10. Liam Neeson

 

 

 

Liam Neeson is a British actor who has delivered such hits as Taken, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, The Schindler’s List, etc.

 

Neeson was born in Northern Ireland and holds citizenship in Ireland, the UK, and America. However, he identifies as Irish.

 

Liam Neeson has starred in films like the Chronicles of Narnia franchise, A-Team, Excalibur, The Bounty, The Mission, Michael Collins, Kinsey, Silence, The Grey, A Monster Calls, etc.

 

Liam Neeson was nominated for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, etc.

 

 

11. Pierce Brosnan

 

 

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan shot to international prominence as the dapper British agent James Bond in four feature films: “Die Another Day” (2002), “GoldenEye” (1995), “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), and “The World Is Not Enough” (1999). 

 

Brosnan, who was well-known for his refinement and charisma, gave the traditional character a contemporary twist. Prior to becoming James Bond, he was well-known for playing Remington Steele in the 1982–1987 television series “Remington Steele”. 

 

With parts in movies like “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999) and “Mamma Mia!” (2008), Brosnan broadened his career after leaving Bond. Brosnan has worked in every genre, including comedy, drama, and action. 

 

In the realm of film and television, Brosnan has become a revered and legendary personality thanks to his persistent charm and variety of roles.
 

 

 

12. Danny DeVito

 

 

 

Danny DeVito is an American actor who gained fame with his role in the TV series Taxi, where he worked as a dispatcher.

 

DeVito studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began work in theater plays and Broadway shows.

 

He also has an enviable collection of TV shows that he starred in. Danny DeVito became a much-loved actor due to his performances in films.

 

He starred in Get Shorty, Junior, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Romancing the Stone, Throw Momma From the Train, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Batman Returns, LA Confidential, Jumanji: The Next Level, etc.

 

 

13. Stellan Skarsgård

 

 

 

Stellan Skarsgård is a character actor who gained fame among international audiences with all the eccentric characters he played.

 

Some of the best-loved roles were in the Thor film franchise, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Hint For the Red October, etc.

 

The other memorable roles of Skarsgard were in films like Good Will Hunting, Breaking the Waves, Exorcist: The Beginning, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Mamma Mia!, its sequel, Angels and Demons, Chornobyl, Dune, etc.

 

 

14. Kurt Russell

 

 

 

Kurt Russell is the son of the minor league baseball player Bing Russell. As a child, Kurt Russell also played baseball, but he soon recognized his love for acting and began working in TV series and films.

 

He appeared in shows like The Man From U. N. C. L. E, The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, Daniel Boone, Gilligan’s Island, etc.

 

As he grew, Russell graduated to mainstream roles and starred in Escape From New York, The Thing,  Big Trouble in Little China, Best of Times, Overboard, Tango & Cash, Silkwood, Tequila Sunrise, Winter People, etc.

 

He also starred in MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

 

 

15. Steve Martin

 

 

 

Steve Martin is a well-respected stand-up comic, writer, and actor. Martin started out doing stand-up comedy tours and built a loyal fan following.

 

He wrote sketch comedy and skits for the Smothers Brothers and Saturday Night Live. Steve Martin began working in films and carried on his tradition of comedy.

 

He starred in films like The Jerk, Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid, The Man with Two Brains, Three Amigos, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, etc.

 

Steve Martin received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He performed in the films like Sgt. Bilko, Bowfinger, Parenthood, the Father of the Bride film series, the Cheaper by the Dozen films, and Only Murders in the Building. etc.

 

 

16. Kevin Kline

 

 

 

Kevin Kline was a theater enthusiast and a music lover from a young age. He attended and graduated from the Juilliard School of Arts with a degree in drama.

 

Immediately Kline immersed himself in theater plays and stage performances. He also won acclaim for his theater work. Kline moved to movies and television only at a later stage.

 

His films include Sophie’s Choice, A Fish Called Wanda,  The Big Chill, Silverado, Cry Freedom, Grand Canyon, Dave, French Kiss, The Ice Storm, In & Out, The Conspirator, etc.

 

Through the course of his career, Kevin Kline won an Academy Award and three Tony Awards, apart from multiple nominations for BAFTAs, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, etc.

 

 

17. John Lithgow

 

 

 

John Lithgow is an American actor who studied at Harvard University with a Fulbright scholarship and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

 

Lithgow starred in numerous Broadway plays and won two Tony Awards for it with multiple nominations. Lithgow won two Golden Globe Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc., and was nominated for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards.

 

John Lithgow starred in films and TV series like 3rd Rock from the Sun, 30 Rock, The Life, and Death of Peter Sellers, How I Met Your Mother, All That Jazz, Blow Out, World According to Garp, Terms of Endearment Footloose, The Pelican Brief, Cliffhanger, Shrek, Kinsey, Dreamgirls, Love Is Strange, etc.

 

 

18.  Jeff Goldblum

 

 

 

Jeff Goldblum is an American actor, born on October 22, 1952. He is known for his distinctive style, eccentric personality, and versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

 

Goldblum rose to fame with roles in popular films like “Jurassic Park” (1993) and its sequels, where he portrayed the charismatic and witty mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm.

 

He has also appeared in other notable movies such as “Independence Day” (1996), “The Fly” (1986), and “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017).

 

Goldblum’s unique delivery and improvisational skills have made him a beloved figure, often celebrated for his quirky charm and idiosyncratic characters. In addition to his film work, he has made guest appearances on various television shows and has been praised for his stage performances in theater productions.

 

 

19. Ed O’Neill

 

 

 

Ed O’Neill is best known for his character Jay Pritchett in Modern Family. Previously, he starred in another family sitcom, Married…With Children.

 

Both these shows were very successful and earned O’Neill multiple award nominations. Ed O’Neill has two Golden Globe nominations, five SAG nominations, three Primetime Emmy nominations, etc.

 

He won four SAG awards for outstanding performance by an Ensemble cast. The most-watched performances of Ed O’Neill are in the Wayne’s World film series, Little Giants, Prefontaine, The Bone Collector, Sun Dogs, Wreck-It Ralph franchise, Finding Dory, etc.

 

 

20. Mark Hamill

 

 

 

Mark Hamill is Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars Saga. This role made him an international sensation and thrust him into unwanted stardom.

 

So, to keep a low profile for a while, Hamill started working as a voice actor. Mark Hamill was the voice behind key characters in animated shows and films like Batman: Animated Series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Spiderman, Regular Show, etc.

 

He also acted on Broadway in many plays like The Elephant Man, Amadeus, Harrigan ‘N Hart, Room Service, The Nerd, etc.

 

Mark Hamill’s film credits include Corvette Summer, The Big Red One, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, Britannia Hospital, etc.

 

 

21. Michael Keaton

 

 

 

Michael Keaton was born Michael John Douglas. He is famous for his role as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the 1989 Batman and its sequel.

 

The DCEU films The Flash and BatGirl roped in Keaton to reprise the role of Bruce Wayne/ Batman.

 

Apart from that, Keaton earned an Academy Award nomination and won two Golden Globe awards, five Critic Choice Awards, four SAG Awards, etc.

 

The most prominent films of Michael Keaton are Birdman, The Company, Trial of the Chicago 7, Dopesick, Spotlight, Live From Baghdad, Spider-man: Homecoming, Beetlejuice, Clean and Sober, Much Ado About Nothing, Multiplicity, Jackie Brown, Herbie: Fully Loaded, The Other Guys, etc.

 

 

22. Mark Harmon

 

 

 

Mark Harmon is a TV actor who has also starred in many acclaimed films. He is best known for his long-running role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the crime drama NCIS.

 

Harmon was one of the highest-paid TV actors for a few years. In 1986, People magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive.

 

Harmon was a college football player, and after college, he decided to take up acting. His famous roles are in NCIS, West Wing, St. Elsewhere, JAG, Wyatt Earp, Moonlighting, Eleanor and Frankie: The White House Years, Reasonable Doubts, Chicago Hope, The Deliberate Stranger, Flamingo Road, etc.

 

 

23. James Wood

 

 

 

James Woods is an accomplished actor with a rich and diverse career. He started work on stage and worked in Off-Broadway and Broadway plays like The Trial of the Catonsville Nine, Moonchildren, etc.

 

Later, he debuted in the Elia Kazan film, The Visitors. Woods also starred in TV series and films that were highly praised and Oscar-nominated.

 

A few of his performances include The Holocaust, Salvadore, Once Upon a Time in America, Against All Odds, Videodrome, Chaplin, Casino, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Any Given Sunday, Contact, True Crime, Virgin Suicides, My Names Bill W., Family Guy, The Simpsons, Start Little 2, Surfs Up, etc.

 

 

24. Danny Glover

 

 

 

Donald ‘Danny’ Glover is an American actor and director. He trained in theatre and drama at the American Conservatory Theater and starred in many plays before debuting on screen.

 

Glover is best known for his role in the Lethal Weapon film franchise. However, he starred in many influential films like The Color Purple, Witness, To Sleep With Anger, Silverado, Witness, Hill Street Blues, Mandela, A Raisin in The Sun, etc.

 

Glover also appeared in other notable roles in Predator 2, A Rage in Harlem, Dreamgirls, Shooter, Death at a Funeral, Beyond the Lights, Sorry to Bother You, The Dead Don’t Die, Lonesome Dove, Jumanji: The Next Level, etc.

 

 

25. Ted Danson

 

 

 

Ted Danson is a celebrated actor and producer who was nominated for 18 Primetime Emmys, 11 Golden Globes, a SAG Award, etc.

 

In high school, Danson was a star basketball player and went on to study at Stanford University. He loved theatre, so he changed to Carnegie Mellon University to pursue theatre.

 

Ted Danson got his breakout role in the sitcom Cheers as Sam Malone. Later, he starred in Becker, Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and a Little Lady, Curb Your Enthusiasm, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Cyber, Damages, The Good Place, Fargo, Bored to Death, Mr Mayor, etc.

 

 

26. Eugene Levy

 

 

 

Eugene Levy is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. He graduated from McMaster University and began training for drama at the Royal Alexandra Theater.

 

He also worked on sketch comedy at the Second City theatre, which introduced him to the world of comedy writing and acting.

 

Eugene Levy created, wrote and starred in many great comedy films and TV shows. A few of his works include Waiting For Guffman, Almost Heroes, American Pie film series, Holy Man, Bringing Down The House, Dumb and Dumber: When Harry Met Lloyd, Schitt’s Creek, etc.

 

 

27. Bill Murray

 

 

 

Bill Murray is an award-winning Hollywood comedian and actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Lost in Translation and earned a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmy Awards, etc.

 

Murray became a well-known comedian with his sketch comedy on SNL and the National Lampoons Hour radio show. His notable movies include Meatballs, Caddyshack, Stripes, Tootsie, Ghostbusters, Scrooged, Groundhog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Little, Kingpin, Rushmore, Hyde Park on Hudson, St. Vincent, etc. Bill Murray also did voices in the animated films Garfield: The Movie, its sequel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs, and Jungle Book.

 

 

28. Tom Selleck

 

 

 

Tom Selleck had an interest in drama and theatre from a young age. However, he could not pursue acting after graduation as he joined the Vietnam War.

 

After returning from the war, Tom Selleck appeared in TV commercials and guest roles in TV series. He starred in Myra Breckinridge, Coma, The Seven Minutes, etc., during the initial days of his career.

 

Finally, he had his breakthrough with the TV series Magnum PI where he played the lead role. After that, Selleck was cast in major films like Runaway, Three Men and a Baby, Her Alibi, An Innocent Man, Blue Blood, etc.

 

 

29. Dan Akyroyd

 

 

In 1975, Dan Aykroyd was in the first cast of the innovative sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), which marked the beginning of his meteoric journey to prominence. He is a comedian, screenwriter, musician, actor, and producer from Canada. 

 

He shot to fame thanks to his wit, adaptability, and endearing roles, such as “Blues Brothers” with John Belushi. Hit movies like “The Blues Brothers” (1980) and “Ghostbusters” (1984), which he co-wrote, showcased Aykroyd’s comedic skills. 

 

His emotional range was on full display in “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989), which led him to an Oscar nomination. Aykroyd’s ability to write well, shift between different genres with ease, and sense of humour have all contributed to his long-term success in the entertainment business.
 

 

 

30. Billy Crystal

 

 

 

Billy Crystal is a much loved and respected comedian, actor, screenwriter, and television host. He has also worked as a stage actor for a play that he wrote and performed.

 

The play won him a Tony Award. Apart from that, Billy Crystal also won the Primetime Emmy Award six times and has been nominated 21 times.

 

He also won a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Lifetime achievement award from Critics Choice Award.

 

The memorable performances of Billy Crystal can be seen in Rabbit Test, Running Scared, The Princess Bride, Throw Momma from the Train, Memories of Me, When Harry Met Sally…, City Slickers, Mr. Saturday Night, Analyze This, Parental Guidance, Monster Inc., Cars, etc.

 

 

31. Sam Neill

 

 

 

Sam Neill is an Irish- New Zealand actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He was born in Northern Ireland but moved to New Zealand when he was young.

 

Neill began his acting career working in local New Zealand TV movies and in Australia. Sam Neill worked in many critically acclaimed films in the genre of science fiction and paranormal.

 

He starred in Omen III: The Final Conflict, Possession, The Piano, A Cry in the Dark, Dead Calm, The Hunt For Red October, Reilly, Ace of Spies, Event Horizon, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, etc.

 

We also saw Sam Neill in Jurassic World: Dominion, Peter Rabbit, and its sequel, Thor: Love and Thunder, Peaky Blinder, etc.

 

 

32. Timothy Dalton

 

 

 

Timothy Dalton is a Welsh actor who has an extensive stage, film, and television career. He is most known for his role as James Bond in films like The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.

 

On stage, Dalton performed in several of Shakespeare’s plays. The most notable of Timothy Dalton’s films include The Lion in Winter, Flash Gordon, The Rocketeer, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Hot Fuzz, Toy Story 3, The Tourist, Jane Eyre, Scarlett, Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, Doom Patrol, etc.

 

 

33. Richard Gere

 

 

 

Richard Gere is an accomplished musician, actor, and humanitarian. He has campaigned for many marginalized communities and tribes across the world.

 

Gere started his career on stage with musical plays like Grease, Bent, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern Are Dead, etc. Richard Gere was noticed for his performance in Looking For Mr. Goodbar.

 

He went on to star in acclaimed films like An Officer and a Gentleman, Days of Heaven, The Cotton Club, Pretty Woman, Sommersby, Primal Fear, Runaway Bride, I’m Not There, Arbitrage, Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, Chicago, etc.

 

 

34. Sam Elliott

 

 

 

Sam Elliott is an American actor who has an unassuming presence with his soft southern drawl and lanky physique.

 

He acted in many critically acclaimed films, earning an Academy Award nomination, two Golden Globe nominations, two Primetime Emmy nominations, and two SAG nominations.

 

Sam Elliott has starred in films like A Star is Born, The Way West, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Legacy, Gunsmoke, Murder in Texas, The Shadow Riders, The Quick and the Dead, The Buffalo Girls, Conagher, Gettysburg, Tombstone, We Were Soldiers, Hulk, Up In The Air, Grandma, etc.

 

 

35. John Rhys-Davies

 

 

 

John Rhys-Davies is a Welsh actor who was brought up in the British colony in Tanzania. He worked as a Secondary School teacher for a while before joining the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

 

Initially, Rhys-Davies starred in historical BBC productions like Fall of Eagles, I, Claudius, etc. The other prominent works of Rhys-Davies include the Indiana Jones series, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Untouchables (TV series),  Shōgun, The Living Daylights, Sliders, Robin of Sherwood, 1, Claudius, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, The Jungle Book 2, Gargoyles, Justice League, etc.

 

 

36. Tim Curry

 

 

 

Timothy James Curry is a British actor and singer. He worked extensively in Broadway, and West End plays that earned him multiple Tony awards and Laurence Olivier Awards.

 

He is best remembered for his role in the play and film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tim Curry has starred in acclaimed films like Annie, Legend, Clue, It, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Three Musketeers, Muppet Treasure Island, Peter Pan & the Pirates, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, The Wild Thornberrys, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, etc.

 

 

37. Martin Short

 

 

 

Martin Short is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and singer. His singing talents were on display in his Broadway performances in musicals like The Goodbye Girl and Little Me.

 

Both the plays earned him a Tony award and a nomination. Short began in SCTV in Canada and moved to SNL doing sketch comedy shows.

 

He starred in films like Three Amigos, Innerspace, Three Fugitives, Captain Ron, Clifford, Mars Attacks!, Jungle 2 Jungle, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Only Murders in the Building, The Morning Show, etc.

 

 

38.  Alfred Molina

 

 

 

Alfred Molina is a British actor born on May 24, 1953. He is best known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Molina has appeared in numerous notable roles throughout his career.

 

He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Octopus in the film “Spider-Man 2” (2004), a role he reprised in the 2021 film “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Molina’s other notable film credits include “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), “Frida” (2002), and “Chocolat” (2000).

 

He has also made appearances in popular TV shows such as “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “The Crown.” Molina’s talent and versatility have made him a highly respected and beloved actor in the entertainment industry.

 

 

39. William H. Macy

 

 

 

William H. Macy is an American actor who has worked in many independent films and earned accolades for his roles.

 

Macy trained in drama at Goddard College under the tutelage of the playwright David Mamet. After graduation, he starred in many of Mamet’s plays on stage.

 

William H Macy starred in acclaimed films like Shameless, Fargo, Jurassic Park III, Wild Hogs, Pleasantville, Bobby, Boogie Night, Magnolia, State and Main, E. R, Sports NightStealing Sinatra, Seabiscuit, Nightmares & Dreamscapes, etc.

 

Macy won two Primetime Emmy Awards, four SAG awards, four Satellite Awards, an Academy Award nomination, etc.

 

 

40. Tim Allen

 

 

Born Timothy Alan Dick, Tim Allen first gained notoriety as a stand-up comedian before becoming well-known for his iconic portrayal of Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on the sitcom “Home Improvement” (1991–1999). 

 

His voice work as Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s “Toy Story” series came about as a result of this success. Allen starred in the sitcom “Last Man Standing” and the comedy film series “The Santa Clause” in the 2000s. 

 

His work shows his versatility as a humorous performer as it moves from stand-up comedy to television and film. He is renowned for his situational comedy and self-deprecating humour.

 

Because of his humour and wide range of contributions in a variety of media, Allen has become a beloved character in the entertainment industry thanks to his ongoing presence.
 

 

 

41. Carl Weathers

 

 

 

Carl Weathers was a sportsman before the acting bug caught him. In high school, he was a boxer, wrestler, gymnast and football player.

 

He decided to pursue American football, and he was drafted into the NFL and played eight games before he retired.

 

He decided to concentrate on acting. Weathers starred in many sports-based films, but he hit the limelight with the Rocky franchise, where he portrayed a boxer, Apollo Creed.

 

Later, he also acted in Happy Gilmore, Little Nicky, Predator, Action Jackson, the Toy Story franchise, Street Justice, Arrested Development,  Star vs the Forces of Evil, The Mandalorian, etc.

 

 

42. Don Johnson

 

 

 

Don Johnson was known as the bad boy of Hollywood with his music band and partying culture. He began as a musician and singer with two studio albums, titled Heartbeat and Let it Roll.

 

Johnson garnered popularity with his role in the TV series Miami Vice in 1984, and later in Nash Bridges.

 

The most memorable roles of Don Johnson are in Knives Out, Django Unchained, Book Club, The Tin Cup, Machete, A Boy and His Dog, Brawl In Cell Block 99, From Here To Eternity, Just Legal, Kenan, When in Rome,  Watchmen, A Series of Unfortunate Events, etc.

 

 

43. Jean Reno

 

 

 

Juan Moreno y Herrera–Jiménez is the birth name of Jean Reno. He is a French actor of Andalusian descent who changed his name when he moved to France.

 

Reno began his career with Luc Besson films and acted in French, English, Spanish, and Italian films. Jean Reno starred in many films in different languages; the most well-known among them are Leon: The Professional, Crimson Rivers, Godzilla, The Da Vinci Code, La Femme Nikita,  Mission: Impossible, The Pink Panther, Ronin, Les Visiteurs, Wasabi, The Big Blue, Hector and the Search for Happiness, French Kiss, etc.

 

 

44. Jonathan Pryce

 

 

 

Jonathan Pryce is a Welsh actor who has won many accolades for his theatre and film roles. Pryce won two Laurence Olivier Awards and two Tony Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, and more.

 

Jonathan Pryce was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. Pryce is well known for his roles in films like Brazil, Evita, Tomorrow Never Dies, Pirates of the Caribbean series, Glengarry Glen Ros, The Age of Innocence, Carrington, The New World, The Wife, The Two Popes, The Crown, Game of Thrones, Taboo, etc.

 

 

45. Richard Dreyfuss

 

 

 

Richard Dreyfuss is an influential American actor and producer who starred in many acclaimed films from the 1970s through the 1990s.

 

He won an Academy Award for Best Actor and was nominated for another. He was also nominated for three Golden Globes, two SAG awards and a BAFTA.

 

The prominent films that Dreyfus starred in include American Graffiti, Jaws, The Goodbye Girl, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Day Reagan Was Shot, Weeds, The Competition, Stand by Me, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Tin Men, Stakeout, Always, What About Bob? etc.

 

 

46. Craig T. Nelson

 

 

 

Craig T Nelson is an American actor who starred in many TV series and films. He studied drama at the University of Arizona but dropped out before completing the course.

 

He moved to Hollywood to audition for roles, and in between auditions, he worked as a security guard, comedy writer, etc.

 

Nelson used his comedy writing skill to make sketch comedy shows on the Tim Conway Comedy Hour and gradually got noticed.

 

Some of the notable films that Craig T Nelson performed include Coach, Stir Crazy, Poltergeist, Action Jackson, Turner & Hooch, The Devil’s Advocate, The District, My Name is Earl, Incredibles, its sequels, etc.

 

Nelson won a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards, two Emmy Awards, an MTV TV and Movie award, etc.

 

 

47. Bill Nighy

 

 

 

William Francis Nighy is an English actor known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean as Davy Jones, Underworld as the vampire Victor, Love Actually as Billy Mack, etc.

 

He also worked on stage on Broadway shows like Skylight, Arcadia, The Seagull, The Vertical Hour, etc. He earned a Tony nomination for it.

 

The notable performances of Bill Nighy are in Page Eight, About Time, Still Crazy, Shaun of the Dead, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Constant Gardener, Notes on a Scandal, Hot Fuzz, Valkyrie, The Boat That Rocked, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, etc.

 

 

48. Joe Mantegna

 

 

 

Joe Mantegna is a respected theatre actor, actor, director and producer. He studied drama and theatre at the Art Institute of Chicago.

 

After graduation, he began working in plays, and he starred in acclaimed productions of Hair, Glengarry Glen Rose, A Life in the Theater, etc.

 

Mantegna received a Tony Award and a Joseph Jefferson Award for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross. He also garnered multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for his TV work.

 

Joe Mantegna gradually moved from theatre to TV and films. He starred in notable works like Criminal Minds, Three Amigos, The Godfather Part III, First Monday, Lakeboat, Things Change, House of Games, Joan of Arcadia, The Last Don, The Rat Pack, The Starter Wife, etc.

 

 

49. Ron Perlman

 

 

 

Ronald ‘Ron’ Perlman said he loved to play characters that were somewhat deformed but endearing. He took up a career as an actor after his father convinced him of his talent.

 

Perlman earned his master’s degree in theatre arts from the University of Minnesota. After that, Perlman starred in many films and TV series like Quest For Fire, The Name of the Rose, The Beauty and The Beast, The City of Lost Children, Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Alien Resurrection, Sons of Anarchy, Drive,  Cronos, Blade II, Pacific Rim, Nightmare Alley, etc.

 

 

50.  John Goodman

 

 

 

John Goodman is an American actor born on June 20, 1952. He is widely recognized for his remarkable acting skills and has built a successful career in film, television, and theater.

 

Goodman gained widespread fame and critical acclaim for his role as Dan Conner in the hit sitcom “Roseanne” (1988-1997) and its revival series “The Conners.” He has also showcased his versatility in films such as “The Big Lebowski” (1998), “Monsters, Inc.” (2001), and “10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016).

 

Additionally, Goodman has worked extensively with the Coen brothers, appearing in films like “Raising Arizona” (1987), “Barton Fink” (1991), and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000).

 

With his immense talent and charismatic presence, Goodman has become one of the most respected actors in the industry.