Top 50 Most Popular Redheaded Actors Of All Time

 

Actors have always been chameleons who can carry off any hair colour, albeit some better than others. Yet there is one hair colour that has stood out more than all others.

 

It is Redheads. Being a redhead is a tricky hair colour to carry if you are not a natural redhead.

 

However, it is an attractive hair colour, and it is much rarer than the others. There have been many ginger actors who have opted to colour their hair to suit roles, but being ginger is definitely a plus point for their attractiveness quotient.

 

Today, we bring you a list of red-head actors who have pulled off the look with aplomb. Mind you, we have only included natural redheads for this list.

 

If they have coloured their hair, then we have excluded them. So, here are the top Ginger actors or Redhead actors in Hollywood.

 

 

 

1. Benedict Cumberbatch

 

 

 

Benedict Cumberbatch is a British actor who worked in theatre, television, and films. He first gained popularity with his role as Detective Sherlock Holmes in the TV series Sherlock.

 

Later he starred in biopics, and other award-winning films Some of his acclaimed films include Imitation Game, the Hobbit trilogy, Avengers franchise, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Star Trek: Into The Darkness, 12 Years A Slave, The Fifth Estate, Dunkirk, etc.

 

Benedict Cumberbatch has earned accolades like a BAFTA award, a Primetime Emmy Award, an Olivier Award, etc., and was nominated for two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, four Golden Globe Awards, etc.

 

 

 

2. Eddie Redmayne

 

 

 

Eddie Redmayne is another English actor who won multiple awards like an Oscar award, two Laurence Olivier awards, Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, etc.

 

He worked in multiple biopics like My Week With Marilyn, The Danish Girl, A Theory of Everything, etc. Eddie Redmayne starred in award-winning films like Les Misérables, The Trial of Chicago 7, Like Minds, The Good Shepherd, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Fantastic Beasts film series, Jupiter Ascending, The Aeronauts, Early Man, etc.

 

 

 

3. Michael Fassbender

 

 

 

Michael Fassbender is an Irish actor born in Germany. He is also a race car driver and participated in the “European Le Mans series”, Porsche Driving Experience, and Ferrari Challenge.

 

Fassbender started acting in TV series like Band of Brothers, Hearts and Bones, Carla, Hex, etc. He later moved to film roles in 300, Hunger, Inglourious Basterds, Jonah Hex, the X-Men franchise, Prometheus, 12 Years a Slave, The Counsellor, Macbeth, Steve Jobs, etc.

 

 

 

4. Ewan McGregor

 

 

 

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor who has worked in Broadway, film, and television. He won many accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, a BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award, and Officer of the British Empire, etc.

 

McGregor gained notice when he starred in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting and its sequel T2: Trainspotting, the Star Wars Prequel trilogy, Ghost Writer, Black Hawk Down, Doctor Sleep, Christopher Robin, Beauty and The Beast, Moulin Rouge, Obi-Wan Kenobi, etc.

 

 

5. Spencer Tracy

 

 

 

Spencer Bonaventure Tracy was an American actor from the Golden Era of Hollywood. He has been listed among the greatest actors of the classical era by the American Film Institute.

 

He began acting in Broadway and theatre plays. Spencer Tracy won two Academy Awards along with multiple nominations for his work.

 

His acclaimed work includes Up The River, “The Power and The Glory”, Captains Courageous,  Boys Town, Fury, Woman OF The Year, Bad Day At Black Rock, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, etc.

 

 

6. Paul Giamatti

 

 

 

Paul Giamatti is an American actor and film producer. He is known for portraying typical characters and has won wide acclaim for his roles.

 

He gained prominence with his performance in Private Parts, Saving Private Ryan, Big Momma’s House, Man On The Moon, etc.

 

Paul Giamatti starred in many award-winning and acclaimed films like American Splendor, sideways, 12 Years a Slave, Shoot Em’Up, Cinderella Man, Fred Clause, The Ides of March, Straight Outta Compton, Love & Mercy, Saving Mr. Banks, San Andreas, etc.

 

 

7. Domhnall Gleeson

 

 

 

Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor, writer, and director. He is also the son of Brendan Gleeson. He starred in the Harry Potter franchise as Bill Weasley from the redheaded Weasley family.

 

Apart from that he wrote and performed in the award-winning play, The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Some of his other acclaimed films include Anna Karenina, About Time, Unbroken, Ex-Machina, Brooklyn, The Revenant, American Made, Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Star Wars sequel trilogy, Never Let Go, Peter Rabbit, etc.

 

 

8. Jesse Tyler Ferguson

 

 

 

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an actor who has excelled on television and Broadway stage. He is most popular for his role as Mitchell Pritchett in the comedy Modern Family.

 

This role has earned him five consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Apart from the TV series, Ferguson is a prominent actor on the Broadway scene.

 

He won a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and multiple nominations for his work. Jesse Tyler Ferguson performed plays like On The Town, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Winter’s Tale, Spamalot, The Producers, etc.

 

 

9. Brendan Gleeson

 

 

 

Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor and director who has received many accolades over the years. He won an IFTA award, a Primetime Emmy, two British Independent Film Awards, etc.

 

Gleeson was also nominated for a BAFTA award and four Golden Globes. Brendan Gleeson is famous for his role as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter franchise.

 

He also starred in Braveheart, Gangs of New York, Suffragette, Paddington 2, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,  28 Days Later, Calvary, In Bruges, Cold Mountain, etc.

 

 

10. Robert Redford

 

 

 

Robert Redford is a highly acclaimed actor, director, and producer. He was the recipient of an Oscar, a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, etc.

 

He worked with many of the biggest names of the classic Hollywood era and the new Hollywood stars. From his extensive list of films that he made and acted in, a few gems are Barefoot In The Park, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Jeremiah Johnson, The Way We Are, All The President’s Men, Out of Africa, Brubaker, Ordinary People, A River Runs Through It, Quiz Show, etc.

 

 

11. Simon Pegg

 

 

 

Simon Pegg is a British actor, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his comedy films and scripts. Pegg has also been a part of many successful action franchises like the reboot of the Star Trek franchise, Mission Impossible franchise, Ice Age franchise, etc.

 

Simon Pegg’s memorable works include Shaun of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, Paul, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Is It Bill Bailey?, Big Train, Spaced, Band of Brothers, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Cuban Fury, etc.

 

 

12. Alan Tudyk

 

 

 

Alan Tudyk is an actor who has worked in film, television, and theatre. He worked in many Broadway plays in Epic Proportions, Wonder of the World, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Misalliance, Oedipus and Bunny Bunny, Prelude to a Kiss, etc.

 

Tudyk starred in TV series and films like Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, Firefly, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, I, Robot, A Knight’s Tale, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, 42, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,  Rogue One, Wreck-It-Ralph, Suburgatory, Con Man, etc.

 

 

13. Paul Bettany

 

 

 

Paul Bettany is a British actor known for his most recent role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He portrayed JARVIS, the robotic butler of Tony Stark and later, Vision.

 

He starred in all the Iron Man and Avengers films. The other prominent roles of Bettany include A Knight’s Tale, Gangster No.1, A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Dogville, Wimbledon, The Da Vinci Code, The Tourist, Margin Call, Legend, Solo: A Star Wars Story, etc.

 

 

14. Seth Green

 

 

 

Seth Green is an actor, writer, director, and producer. He started work in the early 1980s with comedy dramas and appeared in minor roles in TV series.

 

He got his groove with comedy films in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some of the prominent roles of Seth Green have been in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Family Guy, Mass Effect, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.

 

In Films, he starred in Can’t Hardly Wait, America’s Sweethearts, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Without a Paddle, Austin Powers, The Italian Job, the Guardians of The Galaxy franchise, etc.

 

 

15. Eric Stoltz

 

 

 

Eric Stolz is an actor, director, and producer. His work has received many accolades from Independent Spirit Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, etc.

 

Eric Stolz starred in films like Pulp Fiction, Mask, Some Kind of Wonderful, Killing Zoe, Kicking and Screaming, Caprica, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Sister, Sister!, Jerry Maguire, Chicago Hope, Once and Again, Madame Secretary, etc.

 

 

16. Josh Homme

 

 

 

Josh Homme is a singer-songwriter, musician, and documentary film actor. He is the lead singer, guitarist, and founder of the music band Queens of The Stone Age.

 

He also co-founded Eagles of Death Metal and Kyuss and Them Crooked Vultures. Homme has acted in Gotterdammerung, Toast of London, Historical Roasts, Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series, Portlandia, and Comedy Bang! Bang!, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Hot Rod, etc. He also appeared in several music videos.

 

 

17. Rupert Grint

 

 

 

Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint is another Weasley brother from the Harry Potter franchise. He is the youngest son, Ron Weasley, and the best friend of Harry Potter.

 

Apart from the Harry Potter franchise, Grunt has starred in many independent film projects. Some of the memorable films of Rupert Grint have been Thunderpants, Driving License, Cherrybomb, Into The White, Charlie Countryman, Wild Target, Underdogs, Moonwalkers, Sick Note, Snatch, Servant, etc.

 

 

18. Scott Grimes

 

 

 

Scott Grimes is an actor and singer. He is one of the singers and songwriters for Russell Crowe’s band, The Indoor Garden Party.

 

He is also an acclaimed actor who received multiple nominations for Young Artists Awards. The most prominent performances of Scott Grimes have been in ER, The Night They Saved Christmas, Party of Five, Band of Brothers, American Dad!, Critters, its sequel, The Orville, Mystery Alaska, Robin Hood, Dreamkeeper, etc.

 

 

19. Marton Csokas

 

 

 

Marton Csokas is a New Zealand actor who worked on stage, on television, and in films. He is known for portraying villainous characters for most of his career.

 

He also worked on stage and won great acclaim for his role in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Csokas has appeared in many acclaimed films like the Lord of The Rings trilogy (as Celeborn), XXX, Æon Flux, Kingdom of Heaven, Romulus, My Father, Dead Europe, Shortland Steel, The Equalizer, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Into The Badlands, etc.

 

 

20. Stan Laurel

 

 

 

Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson. He was an English comedian, actor, writer, and film director from the silent era.

 

He was one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, and both of them appeared in 107 films and shorts during their career span.

 

Laurel began his comedy act in the UK, at the Music Hall. He performed with the Fred Karno troupe where he perfected his writing skill, style, and comedy tools.

 

He came to the USA with the troupe and was Charlie Chaplin’s understudy. In 1921, he met Oliver Hardy and formed his comedy duo act in 1927 that lasted till the end of his career in 1951.

 

 

21. David Caruso

 

 

 

David Caruso is a red-headed actor and producer who has retired from acting. Caruso won a Golden Globe Award and received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award, Blockbuster Entertainment Award, etc.

 

David Caruso acted in NYPD Blue as Det. John Kelly, in CSSI: Miami as Horatio Caine, Michael Hayes, CSI: NY, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, etc. he also starred in An Officer and a Gentleman, Proof of Life, Kiss of Death, Hudson Hawk, Body Count, Twins, First Blood, etc.

 

 

22. Darren McGavin

 

 

 

Darren McGavin was an American actor who had a long career in television, films, and Broadway. He originated the roles for My Three Angels and The Rainmaker.

 

McGavin also performed in Summertime and The Man With The Golden Arm. On television, Darren McGavin was famous for his role in Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Riverboat, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Murphy Brown, etc.

 

He also starred in films like Airport ’77, Hot Lead and Cold Feet, A Christmas Story, Happy Hell Night, Billy Madison, etc.

 

 

23. Michael C. Hall

 

 

 

Michael Carlyle Hall is an actor and singer who has worked extensively in Broadway musicals. He is most famous for his roles in the TV series Dexter and Six Feet Under for which he earned a Golden Globe award and three SAG awards.

 

He also starred in the musicals Hedwig and The Angry Inch,  Cabaret, etc. His film and television credits include In the Shadow of the Moon., Dexter: New Blood, Paycheck, The Defeated, Star vs. The Forces of Evil, Game Night, The Crown, Safe, Lazarus, Trouble With Bliss, Kill Your Darling, etc.

 

 

24. David Wenham

 

 

 

David Wenham is an Australian actor who is famous for his role as Faramir in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

 

He has earned many awards and nominations from the Australian Film Critics Association Awards, Australian Film Institute Awards, etc.

 

The most notable roles of Wenham are in 300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Top of the Lake, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Les Norton, SeaChange, Van Helsing, Van Helsing: The London Assignment, Moulin Rouge!, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, etc.

 

 

25. Chuck Norris

 

 

 

Carlos Ray ‘Chuck’ Norris is an actor, martial artist, writer, and producer. He is a black belt in Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and began his career training actors in martial arts.

 

He slowly moved to stuntman roles and became a full-time actor. Chuck Norris starred in Way of the Dragon, Breaker! Breaker!, Good Guys Wear Black, Silent Tage, Forced Vengeance, A Force of One, The Octagon, An Eye for an Eye, Lone Wolf McQuade, Delta Force 2, The Hitman, Sidekicks, Forest Warrior, The President’s Man, Walker, Texas Ranger, etc.

 

 

26. Damian Lewis

 

 

 

Damian Watcyn Lewis is an English actor and producer. He also did the presentation of two long-running shows, Have I Got News for You and Spy Wars.

 

Damian Lewis received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with three nominations for each of them.

 

Damian Lewis’s most memorable roles have been in Band of Brothers, Homeland, Billions, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Wolf Hall, Dreamcatcher, Run This Town, Our Kind of Traitor, Life, The Forsyte Saga, To Appomattox, Dream Horse, etc.

 

 

27. Zack Ward

 

 

 

Zack Ward is a Canadian actor and businessman. Apart from acting, Ward co-founded a production company and serves as the CEO of Global Spots Financial Exchange.

 

Some of the prominent works of Zack Ward have been A Christmas Story, Titus, NCIS, Lost, Crossing Jordan, Almost Famous, Transformers, Anne of Green Gables, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Freddy vs Jason, Deliverance, Bloodrayne 2, Postal, etc.

 

 

28. Michael Rapaport

 

 

 

Michael Rapaport is an actor and documentary director He has appeared in more than 100 TV and film roles.

 

In 2011, he made a documentary film on the hip-hop band The Tribe Called Quest. This documentary was nominated for a Grammy award and won a Black Reel Award.

 

The other notable performances of Michae Rapaport include True Romance, The War At Home, Higher Learning, Metro, Cop Land, Boston Public, Deep Blue Sea, Prison Break, The 6th Day, Dr. Dolittle 2, Big Fan, The Heat, Atypical, Friends, Justified, My Name is Earl, etc.

 

 

29. Ron Howard

 

 

Ron Howard is an acclaimed American filmmaker, actor, and producer. He began his career as a child actor, starring in iconic shows like “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Happy Days.” He also acted in several guest roles and cameos, some of them were in “M*A*S*H”, “The Shootist”, “Arrested Development”, etc.

 

Transitioning to directing in the 1970s, Howard quickly established himself as a master storyteller, helming films like “Night Shift,” “Splash,” and “Grand Theft Auto.” His directorial prowess continued to shine with critically acclaimed and box office hits like “Apollo 13,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Frost/Nixon,” and “Rush.” 

 

Howard’s versatility extends to producing and narrating, with notable contributions to “Friday Night Lights,” “Arrested Development,” and “Genius.” With two Academy Awards, four Emmys, two Golden Globes, and a Grammy, Ron Howard stands as a true icon of American cinema.

 

 

30. Philip Seymour Hoffman

 

 

 

Philip Seymour Hoffman was an actor who specialized in character roles that had negative or weak characters. Hoffman began his career in theatre and attended NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts.

 

He worked in acclaimed films like Scent of a Woman, Twister, Boogie Nights, Patch Adams, The Big Lebowski, Magnolia, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Almost Famous, Along Came Polly, etc.

 

He won the Academy Award for his role in Capote and earned three more nominations for Charlie Wilson’s War, The Master, and Doubt.

 

 

31. Conan O’Brien

 

 

 

Conan O’Brien is an American talk show host, actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster. He is from an Irish catholic family and has often joked about being a redhead.

 

Conan O’Brien is the longest-running late-night host starting in 1993 till his retirement in 2021. Throughout his career, O’Brien appeared in different Tv shows, series, animated shows, and films.

 

He has worked on The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live,  The Lego Batman Movie: Now You See Me, Final Space, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Penguins of Madagascar, etc.

 

 

32. James Cagney

 

 

 

James Cagney is an actor, dancer, and film director from the Golden Era of Hollywood. He was ranked eighth greatest actor by the American Film Institute.

 

He performed extensively in Vaudeville and Broadway for 10 years before he got his film break. James Cagney was cast as tough guys in The Public Enemy, Taxi!, Angels with Dirty Faces, The Roaring Twenties, City for Conquest, White Heat, Yankee Doodle Daddy, Love Or Leave Me, Ragtime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lady Killer, etc.

 

 

33. Toby Stephens

 

 

 

Toby Stephens is an English actor and the son of illustrious parents. His father was Sir Robert Stephens, and his mother is Dame Maggie Smith.

 

Toby Stephens graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company on several plays.

 

The most notable films of Toby Stephens include Die Another Day, Jane Eyre, Black Sails, Lost In Space, The Machine, Hunter Killer, 13 Hours, Noel Coward’s Private Lives, Vexed, Wired, Severance, Space Cowboys, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, etc.

 

 

34. Cameron Mohaghan

 

 

 

Cameron Monaghan is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He rose to fame for his portrayal of Ian Gallagher in the critically acclaimed series “Shameless” (2011-2021).

 

Monaghan’s compelling portrayal of a complex and troubled character earned him widespread praise and a dedicated fan base. He also gained recognition for his role as Jerome Valeska in the TV series “Gotham” (2014-2019), where he skillfully portrayed a young version of the iconic Batman villain, the Joker.

 

Monaghan’s ability to bring depth and intensity to his characters has established him as a talented and sought-after actor in the industry.

 

 

35. Jake Austin Walker

 

 

Jake Austin Walker is an American actor and musician best known for his roles in the television series “Rectify”, “Stargirl”, and “National Treasure: Edge of History”. Walker embarked on his acting journey at a young age, appearing in various television shows and short films. 

 

Walker got his break with Rectify, and he expanded his repertoire with notable roles in the DC Universe series “Stargirl” as Henry King Jr. and the Disney+ series “National Treasure: Edge of History” as Liam Sadusky. 

 

His versatility extends beyond television, as he has also starred in films such as “12 Mighty Orphans” and “Butter,” showcasing his ability to seamlessly transition between genres. 

 

Beyond his acting prowess, Walker is also a talented musician, releasing original music and performing live. His passion for music adds another dimension to his artistry, further enriching his creative expression. 

 

 

36. Drew Carey

 

 

 

Drew Carey is a stand-up comic, actor, writer, and producer. He also hosts game shows like The Price is Right, Whose Line is it Anyway? etc.

 

Drew Carey discontinued his university education, and he joined the US Marine Corps and served for six years. Later, Drew Carey began his career as a stand-up comic and comedy actor.

 

He starred in The Coneheads, The Good Life, Freaky Friday, Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show, Jack and Jill, Robots, Play It To The Bone, etc.

 

 

37. James Phelps and Oliver Phelps

 

 

 

James Phelps and Oliver Phelps are English actors, podcasters, and producers. These British identical twins shot to fame when they played the red-headed twins from the Weasley family in the Harry Potter franchise.

 

They played Fred and George Weasley. Most of their other film roles have also been of twins. They have starred in Last Night in SoHo, Danny and the Human Zoo, Kingdom, 7 Days: The Story of Blind Dave Heeley, Silent Witness, etc.

 

 

38. Danny Kaye

 

 

 

Danny Kaye was born David Daniel Kaminsky, and he was an actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. He was the first ambassador-at-large for UNICEF.

 

Kaye received multiple accolades and honours for his work in philanthropy and films. Danny Kaye acted, mostly in musicals, and some of his notable work was Wonder Man, The Kid from Brooklyn, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Inspector General, Hans Christian Andersen, White Christmas, The Court Jester, etc.

 

 

39. Anthony Rapp

 

 

 

Andrew Rapp is an actor and a singer. He began with Broadway and theatre plays in the early days of his career.

 

Rapp started the role of  Mark Cohen in the play Rent and reprised the role in its film version.

 

He also worked in the play, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The film and TV roles of Anthony Rapp include Rent, Dazed and Confused, A Beautiful Mind, Adventures in Babysitting, Star Trek: Discovery, 13 Reasons Why, Kidnapped, The Knick, etc.

 

 

40. Louis C.K.

 

 

 

Louis C. K. is a stand-up comic, screenwriter, actor, and director. C. K. earned many accolades like a SAG award, three Peabody Awards, three Grammy Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and many more nominations.

 

Louis C. K. was listed as one of the greatest stand-up comics by multiple publications. As an actor, Louis C. K. has appeared in films like Trumbo, Blue Jasmine, The Invention of Lying, American Hustle, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, SNL, etc.

 

He also wrote and appeared in sketch comedies for The Dana Carvey Show, The Chris Rock Show, Louie, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, etc.

 

 

41. Brendan Beiser

 

 

 

Brendan Beiser is a Canadian actor. He is the son of Morton Beiser, who received the Order of Canada, and the socialite Roberta Lando Beiser.

 

As a child, he lent his voice to Oscar Dublin of Mobile Suit Gundam. He also worked on many comedy sketches.

 

The other prominent works of Beiser include X-Files, Aardvark, Mary Kate and Ashley in Action, Inspector Gadget’s Last Case: Claw’s Revenge, The Boys, StarGate: Atlantis, Degrassi; The Next Generation, etc.

 

 

42. Chris Rankin

 

 

 

Christopher Rankin is a New Zealand-born British actor. He is one of the famous red-headed families of the Harry Potter franchise.

 

Rankin portrayed Percy Weasley in the franchise and appeared in five of the seven films. He also worked in the Harry Potter Tv specials.

 

Other than Harry Potter, Chris Rankin has starred in Victoria Cross Heroes, The Rotter’s Club, Cinderella Live!, etc. He also worked as a production coordinator and a production assistant in Downton Abbey, Atlantis, etc.

 

 

43. Danny Bonaduce

 

 

 

Danny Bonaduce is an actor, TV host, radio host, professional wrestler, and comedian. He was the son of writer and producer Joseph Bonaduce.

 

So, he started out early on in his acting career. He worked as a child actor in several TV shows and films.

 

Some of the prominent performances of Bonaduce include The Partridge Family, That 70s Show, Charlotte’s Web, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Breaking Bonaduce, etc.

 

He also had successful radio shows in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

 

 

44. Bill Mumy

 

 

 

Charles William Mumy is an actor, writer, and musician of acclaim. Bill Mumy started his career as a child actor at the age of five with Wire Service and had a role in National Velvet.

 

He also appeared in TV series like Rascal, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Dear Brigette, The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, etc.

 

Bill Mumy also worked in Babylon 5, Biography, The Rockford Files, Sunshine, Superboy, Batman: The Animated Series, The Ren & Stimpy Show, etc.

 

Mumy also has a music career where he composed the theme songs for Adventures in Wonderland and Barned with Barnes & Barnes.

 

 

45. Shaun White

 

 

 

Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder apart from the actor. He participated in five Olympic games and won the gold medal three times.

 

He also has multiple gold medals in the X Games. White also appeared in music videos for The Black Keys.

 

Shaun White has appeared in guest roles and cameos in films like Friends With Benefits,  Stretch, The Smurfs 2, Don’t Look Down, etc.

 

The last one was an ESPN TV film documenting the life of Shaun White leading up to his Olympic gold medal.

 

 

46. Kristofer Hivju

 

 

 

Kristofer Hivju is a Norwegian actor and the son of Erik Hivju and Lieselotte Holmene. He was born and raised in Norway and graduated from the Danish division of the Russian Academy of Theater Arts.

 

Hivju starred in many Norwegian TV series and films while working in Hollywood. Some of the prominent roles of Kristofer Hivju have been in The Game of Thrones, The Witcher, The Fate of The Furious, The Thing, After Earth, Beck, Twin, etc.

 

Hivju also worked in several short films and documentaries.

 

 

47. Fran Kranz

 

 

 

Francis Elliot Kranz is an actor and a film director. He began his career with Broadway shows and performed in acclaimed shows like Death of a Salesman, You  Can’t Take It With You, etc.

 

In 2021, he made his directorial debut with the movie Mass, which he also wrote. Fran Kranz worked in films like Donnie Darko, Training day, Matchstick Men, Orange County, Cabin In The Woods, The Village, etc.

 

On TV, Kranz starred in  Dollhouse, Julia, Major Crimes, Welcome To The Captain, etc.

 

 

48. Scott ‘Carrot Top’ Thompson

 

 

 

Scott Thompson is professionally famous with the name Carrot Top. He was given that name by his high school swim coach, and it stuck with him.

 

Thompson is a stand-up comedian and an actor. He began his stand-up career when he was in university at Boca Raton.

 

Later, Carrot Top appeared in films, and TV series like Chairman of the Board, Dennis The Menace Strikes Again, Pauly Shore is Dead, Family Guy, Larry The Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular, Scrubs,  etc.

 

 

49. Justin Tinucci

 

 

 

Justin Tinucci is an actor known for his roles in film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Ben in the hit TV series “Malibu Rescue” (2019-2020).

 

Tinucci’s charismatic and comedic performance in the show endeared him to audiences, particularly younger viewers. He effectively captured the spirit of his character, a junior lifeguard navigating the challenges and adventures of life in Malibu.

 

In addition to his work in “Malibu Rescue,” Tinucci has appeared in other television shows and films, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor. With his engaging presence and talent, Justin Tinucci continues to make his mark in the entertainment industry.

 

 

50. Johnny Whitaker

 

 

 

Johnny Whitaker is an actor who started as a child star. He was the famous redheaded kid in Family Affair.

 

He starred in many TV series like The Virginian, Gunsmoke, General Hospital, Bonanza, and The Russians are Coming! The Russians are coming, etc.

 

He starred in Sigmund and The Sea Monsters til 1974. However, Whitaker could not transition into adult roles easily and became addicted to drugs and alcohol.

 

As his life started going downhill, he took help from the 12-Step program for rehab. Ever since he has been sober and became a counselor himself.