Top 50 Highest Grossing Actors Of All Time

 

We’re delving into a ‘power topic’ with this one. In this list, we aim to cover the enormous numbers that some actors have collected at the box office.

 

This list is not about each actor’s net worth but about how much they have grossed through their movies over the years.

 

We will focus exclusively on male actors (there’s another blog for highest grossing actresses).

 

So, let’s crunch some numbers!

 

 

 

1. Chris Hemsworth

 

 

 

In addition to being one of the most good-looking men working in show business today, Chris Hemsworth has also proven he can tackle more than just magazine covers.

 

His spectrum of screen-skills includes anything from action to comedy, and he’s earned a loyal fanbase in multiple genres over the years.

 

Hemsworth’s best movies include A Perfect Getaway, Extraction, The Cabin in the Woods, Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn, Rush Blackhat, Vacation, In the Heart of the Sea, Ghostbusters, 12 Strong, Bad Times at the El Royale, Men in Black: International, Furiosa, and Thor (franchise regular).

 

He has also done noteworthy work in series like Home And Away.

 

 

 

2. Tom Cruise

 

 

 

A superb actor and generation-defining talent, Tom Cruise is agreeably one of the most respected and recognizable actors alive today.

 

He has given the world some of the most captivating and unforgettable movies, in addition to a good amount of personal life scandals, including the time he openly admitted to pursuing Scientology.

 

His most famous films include Top Gun (franchise regular), Cocktail, Days Of Thunder, A Few Good Men, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, Mission: Impossible (franchise regular), Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, The Last Samurai, War of the Worlds, Lions For Lambs, Tropic Thunder, Valkyrie, Jack Reacher (franchise regular), and Edge of Tomorrow.

 

 

 

3. Robert Downey Jr.

 

 

 

Between his ‘cool guy’ attitude and casual confidence, Robert Downey Jr. has become a class act and cross-generational favourite.

 

His films include Weird Science, Johnny Be Good, Chaplin, Richard III, The Gingerbread Man, Wonder Boys, Gothika, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Zodiac, Iron Man (franchise regular), Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes (movie series regular), Chef, Dolittle, and Oppenheimer.

 

Robert Downey Jr. has also done noteworthy work in TV series like Mussolini: The Untold Story, Saturday Night Live, and Ally McBeal.

 

Aside from being the best Iron Man Marvel Studios can cast, Robert has also played diverse roles including romantic comedies, most of which have made him a box-office star over the years.

 

 

 

4. Samuel L. Jackson

 

 

 

Known for having the most popular potty mouth in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson’s career is just as famous and has become a definition of success.

 

Jackson has done amazing work over the years. Some of his most notable movies include Coming to America, A Shock to the System, The Exorcist III, Goodfellas, Jungle Fever, Juice, Jurassic Park, Hail Caesar, Pulp Fiction, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Jackie Brown, Sphere, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (franchise regular), Deep Blue Sea, Rules of Engagement, Unbreakable, Formula 51, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Coach Carter, Snakes On A Plane, Jumper, Iron Man 2 (franchise regular), Captain America: The First Avenger (franchise regular), Django Unchained, RoboCop, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Hateful Eight, and Shaft.

 

His forays into TV series have also resulted in some inspiring stories. His work in that sector includes Ghostwriter, The Boondocks, Secret Invasion, and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.

 

Samuel L. Jackson has also done voiceover work in features (animated and otherwise) like The Incredibles (movie series regular), Afro Samurai, Inglourious Basterds, Astro Boy, and What If…?.

 

 

5. Tom Hanks

 

 

 

An excellent and most versatile actor, Tom Hanks has played some of the most iconic roles (including voice-acting) of our time. He has well and truly earned his status as a living legend.

 

Some of Hanks’ most praiseworthy films (including animated features) include Cast Away, The Polar Express, The Any Bully, Big, Evan Almighty, Finch, The Terminal, The Da Vinci Code (movie series regular), The Circle, Sully, The Green Mile, You’ve Got Mail, Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, News Of The World, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, Sleepless In Seattle, Philadelphia, Splash, Turner & Hooch, Forrest Gump, Elvis, and A Man Called Otto.

 

He has also done great work in TV series like From The Earth To The Moon, Band Of Brothers, John Adams, Big Love, The 3 Minute Talk Show, Road To Perdition, and more.

 

 

6. Chris Evans

 

 

 

Recognizable and popular are understatements where this amazing actor is concerned.

 

His movies include The Newcomers, The Perfect Score, Cellular, Fierce People, Fantastic Four (movie series regular), Street Kings, Push, The Losers, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Iceman, Snowpiercer, Playing It Cool, Gifted, Knives Out, Free Guy, The Gray Man, Captain America: The First Avenger (franchise regular), Ghosted, and Pain Hustlers.

 

He has also lent his voice to features like TMNT, Battle for Terra, and Lightyear. He has also worked in series like Opposite Sex and Defending Jacob.

 

 

7. Harrison Ford

 

 

 

An icon is an inspiration, one who is immediately recognizable, and whose work has enhanced or evolved the industry or business they’re in.

 

Harrison Ford can most definitely be called an icon. His body of work speaks volumes on his behalf. He has carved a niche not only in Hollywood but in all our hearts.

 

Ford’s films include American Graffiti, The Conversation, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (franchise regular), Heroes, Hanover Street, Apocalypse Now, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (franchise regular), Blade Runner (and the sequel), The Mosquito Coast, Frantic, Working Girl, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Devil’s Own, Air Force One, Six Days Seven Nights, What Lies Beneath, K-19: The Widowmaker, Crossing Over, Cowboys & Aliens, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Paranoia, and The Call of the Wild.

 

He’s also done stints in series and TV movies, each of which helped propel his fame. Possessing a screen presence like none other and talent for days, Harrison Ford has justly earned a spot on this list of highest-grossing actors of all time.

 

 

8. Johnny Depp

 

 

 

An artist who barely needs any introduction, Johnny Depp’s prolific career in TV and movies can best be described as diverse and extraordinary. His distinct roles and screen presence have made him an inspiration and icon.

 

His films include A Nightmare on Elm Street, Edward Scissorhands, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Ed Wood, Don Juan DeMarco, Donnie Brasco, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Chocolat, Pirates of the Caribbean (franchise regular), Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice In Wonderland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Public Enemies, The Long Ranger, Into The Woods, and Black Mass.

 

He has also done some great work in series like 21 Jump Street. His voiceover work is also quite good, and includes productions like Rango, Corpse Bride, and Puffins Impossible.

 

 

9. Eddie Murphy

 

 

 

An enormously talented actor and comedian, Eddie Murphy has done roles that we cannot see anyone else remake anytime soon.

 

His films include Beverly Hills Cop (franchise regular), The Golden Child, Coming To America, Harlem Nights, Vampire In Brooklyn, The Nutty Professor (franchise regular), Doctor Dolittle (movie series regular), The Haunted Mansion, Dreamgirls, Dolemite Is My Name, and multiple music video shorts.

 

His voiceover work is just as exceptional, particularly Mushu in the Disney animated movie Mulan and Donkey in the Shrek films, among others.

 

He has also done notable work in series like The PJs and Saturday Night Live.

 

 

10. Will Smith

 

 

 

Considered one of the most influential actors in Hollywood, the name Will Smith evokes different sentiments in different people.

 

This actor is as talented as he is unforgettable. His work in series like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, All Of Us, and Cobra Kai resulted in hit-makers.

 

His roster of movies includes The Pursuit of Happyness, I, Robot, Hitch, The Karate Kid, Seven Pounds, Hancock, Bad Boys, and King Richard.

 

He has also done an eye-opening documentary for National Geographic titled Welcome to Earth.

 

 

11. Tom Holland

 

 

 

After diving into the iconic role of Spider-Man, Tom Holland’s career shot up to the stars. He was already a great actor and Hollywood Heartthrob before he donned the spider-suit, but once he became the ‘new Spider-Man’, Holland carved a permanent niche for himself in the hearts of fans.

 

His films include How I Live Now, In the Heart of the Sea, The Lost City of Z, Spider-Man: Homecoming (franchise regular), The Devil All the Time, Cherry, Uncharted, and Chaos Walking.

 

He has also done brief but good work in series like Wolf Hall and The Crowded Room.

 

 

12. Vin Diesel

 

 

 

Though he isn’t too prolific an actor, Vin Diesel’s work speaks for itself. He has been part of titles that made it big at the box office.

 

Diesel’s films include The Chronicles of Riddick, xXx, Bloodshot, The Pacifier, Pitch Black, Saving Private Ryan, Ready Player One, Guardians Of The Galaxy (movie series regular), Hobbs & Shaw, and Fast & Furious (franchise regular).

 

He has done good work in series like The Ropes. He has lent his voice to notable features like Ralph Breaks the Internet.

 

 

13. Dwayne Johnson

 

 

 

An outstanding actor who started out as one of the most memorable fighters in entertainment wrestling, Dwayne The Rock Johnson has shown he can do anything.

 

Aside from his extensive work in wrestling shows like WWE Raw, WWE Sunday Night Heat, and WWE Smackdown! (to name just three), Dwayne’s movies include The Mummy Returns, The Scorpion King, Walking Tall, Doom, Gridiron Gang, The Game Plan, Get Smart, Fast Five (franchise regular), Snitch, G. I. Joe: Retaliation, Hercules, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Rampage, Skyscraper, Free Guy, Red Notice, and Black Adam (franchise regular).

 

He has also lent his voice to features like Moana and DC League of Super-Pets. Johnson has also done good work in series like Ballers.

 

 

14. Matt Damon

 

 

 

Another actor whose name is instantly recognizable, Matt Damon has contributed his fair share of amazing movies during a just as amazing career.

 

His films include Good Will Hunting, Jason Bourne, The Last Duel, and The Martian. He has also done some noteworthy shows like Project Greenlight, The Runner, and City On A Hill.

 

 

15. Benedict Cumberbatch

 

 

 

A powerful talent and an artist who can slip into any role given to him, Benedict Cumberbatch has proven himself one of the better actors of his generation.

 

His films include To Kill A King, The Other Boleyn Girl, Four Lions, The Whistleblower, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Star Trek: Into Darkness, 12 Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Imitation Game, Hamlet, Zoolander 2, Doctor Strange (franchise regular), 1917, The Mauritanian, The Power of the Dog, and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.

 

He has also done good work in series like Fortysomething, The Last Enemy, Parade’s End, Patrick Melrose, and Sherlock.

 

His voiceover and mo-cap work include acclaimed productions like The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (movie series regular), The Grinch, and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.

 

 

16. Steve Carell

 

 

 

A versatile artist with plenty of notable projects to his name, the name Steve Carell evokes different sentiments in different people.

 

His films include Suits, Bruce Almighty, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Melinda and Melinda, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine, Dan in Real Life, Get Smart, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Hope Springs, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, The Big Short, Vice, and Irresistible.

 

He has also done great work in series and shows like The Dana Carvey Show, Over The Top, Watching Ellie, Saturday Night Live, The Office, The Morning Show, and Space Force.

 

He has lent his voice to memorable productions like Over the Hedge, Horton Hears a Who!, Despicable Me, and Minions,

 

 

17. Bruce Willis

 

 

 

Redefining the tag ‘Action Hero’ and giving the world some of the best movies in the genre, Bruce Willis has become a worthy household name.

 

His recent aphasia diagnosis shattered the hearts of fans and family, and forced him to step away from acting.

 

His gilded roster of movies includes Die Hard (franchise regular), Death Becomes Her, Mortal Thoughts, Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys, Last Man Standing, The Fifth Element, The Jackal, Mercury Rising, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Tears Of The Sun, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, Ocean’s Twelve, Lucky Number Slevin, Sin City, The Expendables, Looper, Moonrise Kingdom, and Death Wish.

 

His work in series includes Roseanne, Moonlighting, Bruno The Kid, and Friends.

 

 

18. Jim Carrey

 

 

 

Hilarious, talented, captivating, unique, and extraordinary more than describe this powerhouse performer.

 

Jim Carrey’s movies include Once Bitten, Peggy Sue Got Married, Earth Girls Are Easy, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (movie series regular), The Mask, Dumb And Dumber (movie series regular), Batman Forever, The Cable Guy, Liar Liar, The Truman Show, Me, Myself & Irene, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bruce Almighty, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Number 23, Yes Man, I Love You Phillip Morris, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Sonic the Hedgehog (movie series regular). He has also done notable work in series like The Duck Factory, In Living Color, Kidding, and Saturday Night Live.

 

His voiceover work includes features like Horton Hears a Who! and A Christmas Carol.

 

 

19. Adam Sandler

 

 

 

A super-popular actor who has given us both funny and sad characters over the course of a memorable career, Adam Sandler has certainly become a household name for good reason.

 

His movies include Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Mr. Deeds, Anger Management, 50 First Dates, Hubie Halloween, Hustle, Waterboy, Airheads, The Wedding Singer, The Animal, The Hot Chick, Spanglish, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups, and Just Go With It.

 

He has voice-acted in features like Hotel Transylvania. He has also done good work in hit TV shows like Saturday Night Live.

 

 

20. Ben Stiller

 

 

 

Funny, engaging, and unforgettable are some of the words that best describe Ben Stiller. He has given us fun-funny movies and series that won’t soon be forgotten.

 

His films include Zoolander, Duplex, Starsky & Hutch, Dodgeball, Tropic Thunder, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He has lent his voice to animated movies like Megamind.

 

His work in series includes The Ben Stiller Show, Stiller & Meara, Burning Love, Next Time On Lonny, Another Period, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Severance, In The Dark, and High Desert.

 

 

21. Nicolas Cage

 

 

 

An instantly recognizable face, presence, and voice have made Nicholas Cage a household name, and quite the star.

 

His films include The Cotton Club, Moonstruck, Adaptation, Ghostrider, Raising Arizona, Wild at Heart, Deadfall, Kiss of Death, The Rock, Con Air, Snake Eyes, Gone in 60 Seconds, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Matchstick Men, National Treasure (movie series regular), The Wicker Man, Knowing, Kick-Ass, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dying of the Light, Snowden, Inconceivable, Dark, Color Out of Space, Prisoners of the Ghostland, Pig, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and Renfield.

 

He has also done good voiceover work for features like The Ant Bully and The Croods.

 

 

22. Josh Brolin

 

 

 

After playing one of the most iconic villains in comic-book history, namely Thanos, Josh Brolin found himself courting more and more fans who have come to appreciate his diverse roster of acting credits.

 

His films include The Road Killers, Bed Of Roses, Flirting with Disaster, Nightwatch, Mimic, Best Laid Plans, Coastlines, Into The Blue, Planet Terror, Melinda And Melinda, No Country For Old Men, In the Valley of Elah, American Gangster, Milk, Jonah Hex, True Grit, Men in Black 3, Labor Day, Sicario, Everest, hail, Caesar!, Only The Brave, Deadpool 2, Dune, and Avengers: Infinity War (franchise regular).

 

He has also done series like Private Eye, The Young Riders, Winnetka Road, Mister Sterling, and Outer Range.

 

 

23. Leonardo DiCaprio

 

 

 

An exceptional actor with a talent deserving of praise, Leonardo DiCaprio has always been a screen favourite.

 

His movies include Titanic, Romeo + Juliet, Catch Me If You Can, Gangs Of New York, The Departed, Blood Diamond, The Man In The Iron Mask, Marvin’s Room, The Aviator, Inception, Don’t Look Up, Revolutionary Road, Body Of Lies, Shutter Island, J. Edgar, The Great Gatsby, Django Unchained, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Wolf Of Wall Street, and The Revenant.

 

He has done good work in series as well, donned the mantle of executive producer, and is not unheard of in eco-activist circles.

 

 

24. Daniel Radcliffe

 

 

 

‘The Boy Who Lived’ is renowned for his role as the titular character in the Harry Potter film franchise.

 

Aside from that, Daniel Radcliffe has also aced various roles in movies like The Woman In Black, Swiss Army Man, The Lost City, Guns Akimbo, Escape From Pretoria, Victor Frankenstein, and Trainwreck.

 

He has also done some nice series like Miracle Workers, A Young Doctor’s Notebook & Other Stories, and Robot Chicken.

 

His latest is a biopic that saw Radcliffe playing the role of famed American singer Weird Al Yankovic.

 

 

25. Robin Williams

 

 

 

Iconic roles, hilarious comedy (including stand-up), meaningful moments, and soulful performances are some of the words that pop to mind when we think of the late-great Robin Williams.

 

He changed the face of movies and acting in some of the finest ways. His films include Popeye, The Best Of Times, Good Morning, Vietnam, Hook, Dead Poets Society, Patch Adams, Mrs. Doubtfire, Being Human, Jumanji, The Birdcage, Hamlet, Flubber, Good Will Hunting, Bicentennial Man, A. I. Artificial Intelligence, Insomnia, Death To Smoochy, Night At The Museum, and The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.

 

He has also done great work in series like Laugh-In, Mork & Mindy, and The Crazy Ones. His voice-acting roles are splendid as well, especially as Genie in the Disney animated classic Aladdin, as Batty Koda in FernGully: The Last Rainforest, and as both Ramon and Lovelace in Happy Feet.

 

 

26. Liam Neeson

 

 

 

Playing powerful and strong characters is not new for Liam Neeson who has definitely earned his status as a ‘box office star’.

 

His movies include Excalibur, Krull, The Innocent, Taken, Suspect, Darkman, Crossing The Line, Leap Of Faith, Rob Roy Les Misérables, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (franchise regular), Gangs Of New York, The Haunting, Kingdom Of Heaven, Love Actually, Batman Begins, Clash Of The Titans, and Entourage.

 

He has lent his voice to animated series like Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He has featured (minimally) in series like Derry Girls and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

 

 

27. Robert De Niro

 

 

 

As an actor, Robert De Niro has been part of some of the most outstanding productions. His characters are as suave and memorable as the man himself.

 

His work has become quite the standard-setter for younger generations of artists. De Niro’s movies include The Deer Hunter, Taxi Driver, New York, New York, Raging Bull, Joker, Once Upon A Time In America, Falling In Love, The Untouchables, Goodfellas, Guilty By Suspicion, This Boy’s Life, A Bronx Tale, Casino, Jackie Brown, Wag The Dog, Ronin, Meet The Fockers, Stardust, Freelancers, American Hustle, Heist, The Irishman, and The Comeback Trail.

 

He has also done stints in series like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.

 

 

28. Hugh Jackman

 

 

 

In addition to taking the Wolverine role and making it so much his own that few people can even come close to replacing him, Hugh Jackman has proven that he is more than an ordinary performer.

 

His films include Paperback Hero, Swordfish, Kate & Leopold, Van Helsing, The Fountain, The Prestige, Deception, Australia, Real Steel, Les Misérables, Pan, The Greatest Showman, Free Guy, Reminiscence, and X-Men (franchise regular) – the latter includes The Wolverine and Logan.

 

His work in series includes Corelli, Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, and Human Resources. He is also no stranger to the stage and has done some memorable musicals and dramas in theatre.

 

His voiceover work includes features like Happy Feet, Flushed Away, and Rise of the Guardians.

 

 

29. Brad Pitt

 

 

 

An instantly recognizable face, one that has graced the covers of many a magazine, there’s more to Brad Pitt than just good looks.

 

His acting chops are quite diverse and include films like Moneyball, World War Z, Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, The Lost City, The Big Short, 12 Years A Slave, Troy, Inglourious Basterds, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ocean’s Eleven, Meet Joe Black, Se7en, Fight Club, Interview With The Vampire, and 12 Monkeys.

 

He has played key roles in series like The OA, Sweetbitter, Lego Masters, Americanah, and Outer Range.

 

 

30. Denzel Washington

 

 

 

Known for being one of the most prolific and intense actors in Hollywood, the very name Denzel Washington evokes excellence and ‘serious acting’ prowess.

 

His films include A Soldier’s Story, Cry Freedom, For Queen & Country, Mississippi Masala, Ricochet, Malcolm X, The Pelican Brief, Philadelphia, Devil in a Blue Dress, Courage Under Fire, The Bone Collector, Remember the Titans, Training Day, Man on Fire, The Manchurian Candidate, Inside Man, Déjà vu, American Gangster, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The Book of Eli, Unstoppable, The Magnificent Seven, Fences, and The Tragedy of Macbeth.

 

He has also done exceptional work in series like St. Elsewhere.

 

 

31. Ian McKellen

 

 

 

From portraying some of the most iconic characters in cinema – Gandalf and Magneto, to name just two – to enjoying status as one of the most talented theatre artists in the world, Ian McKellen has become a huge inspiration and legend over the years.

 

His movies include The Lord of the Rings (franchise regular), X-Men (franchise regular), Asylum, Neverwas, Cats, The Da Vinci Code, The Hobbit (franchise regular), and Mr. Holmes. He has lent his voice to productions like Beauty and the Beast, Family Guy, Stardust, and The Golden Compass.

 

His numerous contributions to stage and shorts further add to his diverse roster of gilded excellence.

 

 

32. Ewan McGregor

 

 

 

Aside from his most iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise, Ewan McGregor is known for being one of the most talented character actors currently working in show business.

 

His movies include Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, The Pillow Book, Emma, The Serpent’s Kiss, Velvet Goldmine, Nora, Moulin Rouge!, Down with Love, Stormbreaker, Incendiary, Deception, I Love You Phillip Morris, Angels & Demons, Nanny McPhee Returns, The Impossible, August: Osage County, Mortdecai, Our Kind of Traitor, American Pastoral, Christopher Robin, Birds of Prey, and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (franchise regular).

 

His work in series includes Lipstick on Your Collar, Scarlet and Black, Fargo, and Halston, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He has also lent his voice to productions like Valiant, Robots, Beauty and the Beast, and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

 

 

33. Christian Bale

 

 

 

Not only did he play one of the better Batmans in recent years, but Christian Bale is also considered to be one of the most ‘chameleon’ actors of our time. He has undergone some of the most stunning physical changes for some of his roles.

 

Bale’s films include Newsies, Little Women, The Portrait of a Lady, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, American Psycho, Shaft, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Reign Of Fire, The Prestige, Public Enemies, American Hustle, The Big Short, Ford v Ferrari, Thor: Love and Thunder, American Psycho, The Machinist, The Fighter, Exodus, Vice, and Batman Begins (franchise regular).

 

He has also lent his voice to hit animated features like Pocahontas and Howl’s Moving Castle, and live-action features like Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.

 

 

34. Mark Hamill

 

 

 

Movies, shows, voiceovers, and more, have made Mark Hamill a veritable legend in the entertainment business. His films include Star Wars (franchise regular), The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, Night of the Eagles, Black Magic Woman, Time Runner, The Raffle, Silk Degrees, Village of the Damned, Laerhawk, Hamilton, Reeseville, Airborne, and virtually Heroes.

 

His most celebrated role to date is as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, with stirring cameos in later installments.

 

However, his most prolific work unraveled in television, particularly series, and the voiceover sector (for animated features and video games).

 

In this regard, his illustrious body of work includes popular productions (both real-life and animation) like The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Jeannie, The Texas Wheelers, Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama (and other related radio dramas), The Flash, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Biker Mice From Mars, Batman: The Animated Series, Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron, Phantom 2040, Fantastic Four: The Animated Series, etc. and more.

 

 

35. Morgan Freeman

 

 

 

A voice that can stop traffic is not the only superpower Morgan Freeman wields. His screen presence is second to none.

 

This prolific artist has been part of some of the most generation-defining movies of our time. His films include Blade, Street Smart, Lean On Me, Driving Miss Daisy, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Se7en, Kiss The Girls, Under Suspicion, Levity, Hard Rain, Amistad, Bruce Almighty (movie series regular), The Big Bounce, Edison, The Bucket List, Gone Baby Gone, and The Shawshank Redemption.

 

He has also done outstanding work in series (including documentaries) like The Electric Company, Texas, Another World, Solos, and The Civil War.

 

His voiceover work needs no real introduction. After all, with a voice as arresting as his, who wouldn’t request Freeman to be part of their project.

 

 

36. Ryan Reynolds

 

 

 

Funny, charming, and one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds has done a little bit of everything in show business and earned a global fan following in the process.

 

His films include The Alarmist, Coming Soon, We All Fall Down, Buying The Cow, Foolproof, Blade: Trinity, The Amityville Horror, Just Friends, Smokin’ Aces, Definitely, Maybe, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Proposal, Buried, Green Lantern, Woman In Gold, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Free Guy, The Adam Project, and Deadpool (movie series regular).

 

He has also done noteworthy series work, which includes Fifteen, The Odyssey, The Outer Limits, Zeroman, and Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place.

 

His voiceover work includes films like Ted, The Croods, and The Voices. His most iconic role is Deadpool in the MCU.

 

 

37. Sylvester Stallone

 

 

 

From his signature drawl and dead-eye gaze to a macho screen presence that has made him an inspiration over the years, Sylvester Stallone has created his own brand in Hollywood that’s deserving of praise.

 

His movies include Capone, First Blood, Rhinestone, Cobra, Tango & Cash, Oscar, Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Get Carter, Shade, The Expendables, Escape Plan, Creed, Rambo, and Rocky (movie series regular).

 

He also lent his voice to hit animated features like Antz and CGI characters like King Shark in The Suicide Squad.

 

 

38. Mike Myers

 

 

 

A renowned comedian and one of the most underrated geniuses working in show business, Mike Myers has been part of some of the most amazing productions over the years, and has redefined each one.

 

His films include Wayne’s World (movie series regular), Austin Powers (franchise regular), The Cat in the Hat, Inglourious Basterds, and Bohemian Rhapsody.

 

His voiceover work for animated features like Shrek (franchise regular) remains a beacon of excellence. His work in the hit comedy series Saturday Night Live is a go-to choice for comedians.

 

He has also done good work in the mini-series The Pentaverate.

 

 

39. George Clooney

 

 

 

A charmer both on screen and off, and known for a pranking phase best left forgotten, few men can seduce with their eyes and voice the way George Clooney can.

 

He also has the privilege of being one of the Batmans. His films include Red Surf, Unbecoming Age, One Fine Day, Batman & Robin (movie series regular), The Thin Red Line, The Perfect Storm, Ocean’s Eleven (movie series regular), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Syriana, Michael Clayton, Burn After Reading, Up in the Air, Gravity, Hail, Caesar!, and The Midnight Sky.

 

He has also done notable work in series like The Facts Of Life, Roseanne, Bodies of Evidence, Sisters, and ER, among various TV cameos.

 

He has also lent his voice to memorable animated features like Fantastic Mr. Fox.

 

 

40. Keanu Reeves

 

 

 

From his unique voice to his heart of gold, there is more to Keanu Reeves than some people realize.

 

In addition to acting in some of the most iconic roles that defined pop culture – here’s looking at you, Neo and Ted – Keanu is also an active contributor to worthy causes, a dual fact that has made him a star in more ways than one.

 

His films include River’s Edge, The Prince of Pennsylvania, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (movie series regular and voiceover for related series), I Love You to Death, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Johnny Mnemonic, Speed, The Devil’s Advocate, The Matrix (movie series regular), The Watcher, Something’s Gotta Give, Constantine, The Day the Earth Stood Still, 47 Ronin, and John Wick (movie series regular).

 

In addition to sundry voiceover work, he has also been immortalized in the hit video game Cyberpunk 2077.

 

 

41. Jack Black

 

 

 

Ultra funny, spontaneous, and expressive are some of the words that best describe Jack Black as an actor.

 

His movies include Demolition Man, The NeverEnding Story III, Waterworld, Dead Man Walking, The Cable Guy, Mars Attacks!, The Jackal, Johnny Skidmarks, Saving Silverman, Shallow Hal, School Of Rock, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, King Kong (movie series regular), Nacho Libre, Tropic Thunder, Gulliver’s Travels, Goosebumps (movie series regular), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (movie series regular).

 

He has also done notable series (The Brink, Drunk History), TV-movies, and music videos (Tenacious D). His voiceover work is just as exemplary, specifically in the Kung Fu Panda film and TV series in which he voiced Po, Ice Age where he voiced Zeke, and Shark Tale where he enlivened Lenny.

 

 

42. Robert Pattinson

 

 

 

A multi-talented star who made one of the best career decisions of his life when he chose to don the cape and cowl of the iconic Batman, Robert Pattinson’s spectrum of roles and performances are fast becoming a gold standard.

 

His movies include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (franchise regular), Twilight (movie series regular), Water for Elephants, Queen of the Desert, The Lost City of Z, The Lighthouse, The King, Tenet, and The Batman (Matt Reeves movie series regular).

 

 

43. Clint Eastwood

 

 

 

Soft-spoken yet boasting a powerful screen presence, Clint Eastwood has proven he has the acting chops to rival that of any other.

 

He has also done some amazing emotional roles over the course of an unforgettable career, which includes numerous uncredited roles.

 

His films include Lafayette Escadrille, A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Kelly’s Heroes, The Gauntlet, Firefox, Pale Rider, The Dead Pool, The Bridges of Madison County, Million Dollar Baby, The Mule, and Cry Macho.

 

His work in series includes Rawhide in which he played Rowdy Yates. Eastwood is also known for his directorial prowess.

 

 

44. Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

 

 

A name and a presence that is at once famous and inspiring, real-life bodybuilder and astounding actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made a name for himself that’s bigger than all his muscles put together.

 

His films include Scavenger Hunt, Conan the Barbarian (movie series regular), The Terminator (franchise regular), Commando, Raw Deal, Predator, Twins, The Running Man, Total Recall, Kindergarten Cop, Last Action Hero, True Lies, Junior, Eraser, End Of Days, Jingle All The Way, Batman & Robin, The 6th Day, Collateral Damage, Around the World in 80 Days, The Kid & I, The Expendables (movie series regular), Escape Plan, Aftermath, Killing Gunther, and Iron Mask.

 

His series work includes Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten.

 

 

45. Steve Martin

 

 

 

One of the funniest artists working in Hollywood, there is no end to the comedic brilliance of Steve Martin, both as an actor and a writer.

 

His movies include Three Amigos!, The Pink Panther (movie series regular), Parenthood, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Jerk, It’s Complicated, Cheaper By The Dozen (movie series regular), Bringing Down The House, Father Of The Bride (movie series regular), Bowfinger, Housesitter, The Out-Of-Towners, Grand Canyon, The Lonely Guy, Sgt. Bilko, Shopgirl, My Blue Heaven, L. A. Story, Little Shop Of Horrors The Man With Two Brains.

 

He has also done notable work in series and shows like Pat Paulsen’s Half a Comedy Hour, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, Domestic Life, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and Only Murders in the Building, among numerous shorts, specials, and TV movies.

 

 

46. Anthony Hopkins

 

 

 

Line deliveries that can make you laugh, cry or shiver from an unplaced terror, Anthony Hopkins has certainly proven his worth as an actor a hundred times over.

 

His films include The Lion In Winter, Hamlet, When Eight Bells Toll, Young Winston, A Bridge Too Far, The Elephant Man, A Chorus of Disapproval, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Shadowlands, Nixon, The Mask of Zorro, Meet Joe Black, Titus, The World’s Fastest Indian, Alexander, The Wolfman, Thor (franchise regular), Hitchcock, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, Noah, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Two Popes, The Father, and The Silence Of The Lambs.

 

He has done remarkable work in series like War & Peace, A Married Man, Strangers And Brothers, Hollywood Wives, Mussolini And I, Great Expectations, and Westworld.

 

His voiceover work includes a stellar narrative role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas and as Hrothgar in Beowulf.

 

 

47. Russell Crowe

 

 

 

One of the most macho men working in Hollywood, this New Zealand actor is nothing less than excellent in everything he does.

 

Crowe’s films include Prisoners of the Sun, Proof, The Silver Brumby, The Quick and the Dead, Heaven’s Burning, The Insider, A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Cinderella Man, American Gangster, Body Of Lies, Robin Hood, Les Misérables, Man Of Steel, Noah, The Water Diviner, the Mummy, Boy Erased, Unhinged, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Gladiator.

 

He has also done good work in series like The Loudest Voice. He also lent his voice to big productions like Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

 

 

48. Ralph Fiennes

 

 

 

Known for playing the dastardly Voldemort in the Harry Potter film franchise, Ralph Fiennes is certainly a fan-favourite for all the right reasons.

 

His other movies are gold as well. Those include Schindler’s List, The English Patient, Maid in Manhattan, Clash of the Titans, Skyfall, The Hurt Locker, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The King’s Man.

 

He has also lent his voice to animated characters in movies like The Lego Movie 2 and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

 

 

49. Daniel Craig

 

 

 

The latest Bond in a legacy lineup of greatness, Daniel Craig is known for more than being an iconic spy.

 

His movies include Genghis Cohn, Saint-Ex, Obsession, Elizabeth, The Trench, I Dreamed of Africa, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Road to Perdition, Layer Cake, Fateless, Casino Royale (latest Bond franchise lead and regular), The Invasion, The Golden Compass, Defiance, Cowboys & Aliens, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Logan Lucky, and Knives Out (movie series regular).

 

He has lent his voice to major animated projects like The Adventures of Tintin. Craig also has a slew of series under his belt, including Comrade Detective, The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders, Our Friends in the North, and Zorro.

 

 

50. Al Pacino

 

 

 

An icon and legend, Al Pacino has a name and screen presence as commanding as his ability to deliver some of the most unforgettable lines in movies.

 

His films include The Godfather (movie series regular), Scarface, Scent Of A Woman, Dick Tracy, Carlito’s Way, Heat, Donnie Brasco, The Devil’s Advocate, Gigli, Ocean’s Thirteen, The Merchant Of Venice, Salomé, The Pirates of Somalia, Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Irishman, and House of Gucci.

 

He has also done noteworthy work in series like Angels In America and Hunters.