My favorite actors ever, in no particular order
by mccathie10 | created - 06 Apr 2012 | updated - 06 Apr 2012 | PublicThis list showcases my personal favorite actors, regardless if they are still alive.
1. James Dean
Actor | East of Eden
James Byron Dean was born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana, to Mildred Marie (Wilson) and Winton A. Dean, a farmer turned dental technician. His mother died when Dean was nine, and he was subsequently raised on a farm by his aunt and uncle in Fairmount, Indiana. After grade school, he moved to ...
SUCH an icon, can't begin to explain how cool he was, even if he was WELL before my time.
2. Colin Farrell
Actor | The Lobster
Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.
Farrell was born on ...
Talented actor, lived the true Playboy-part animal Hollywood high life in the early noughties; which I love about him. Surely the best is yet to come from this much-loved Irishman.
3. Bradley Cooper
Actor | A Star Is Born
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Gloria (Campano), is of Italian descent, and worked for a local NBC station. His father, Charles John Cooper, who was of Irish descent, was a stockbroker. Immediately after Bradley graduated from the ...
Loved him and his character in the Hangover series, third and final one out 2013 I understand. Showcased his acting skills in Limitless also. Another thirty-something Hollywood bachelor, who live a self-indulgent lifestyle - gotta love it. Has plenty decent films coming out over the next couple of years.
4. Brad Pitt
Actor | Fight Club
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt was born on December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and raised in Springfield, Missouri to Jane Etta Pitt (née Hillhouse), a school counselor & William Alvin "Bill" Pitt, a truck company manager. At Kickapoo High School, Pitt was involved in sports, debating, student ...
Cannot BELIEVE this Superstar hasn't won an Oscar yet. His Filmography alone is outstanding. He still has plenty offer to Hollywood, even if just in a Producer role. Does plenty for charity and seems an all-round pleasant guy. Everybody loves Brad Pitt.
5. Johnny Depp
Actor | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells), a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer. He was raised in Florida. He dropped out of school when he was 15, and fronted a series of music-garage bands, including one ...
Probably the most versatile actor of his generation. Don't let his quiet off-screen persona fool you, this guy can do it all. Can't wait to see what wacky character he'll play next.
6. George Clooney
Actor | The Ides of March
George Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nina Bruce (née Warren), a former beauty pageant queen, and Nick Clooney, a former anchorman and television host (who was also the brother of singer Rosemary Clooney). He has Irish, English, and German ancestry. Clooney ...
The "last-ever movie star" ? Don't know about that, but this ridiculously handsome loved-by-all-ages actor has plenty to be proud of in terms of both his filmography, his contributions to charity & hs political efforts. As he moves in to a more directorial direction [Ides of March] Clooney is another one who I cannot wait to see what he does next. Whatever it is, he'll surely do it in the smoothest, most age-defying way possible.
7. Will Smith
Producer | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Willard Carroll "Will" Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". Smith has been nominated for five Golden ...
Even though he is currently taking a break, this guy is so talented its crazy. His music is good, his stand up is good, and his movies are brilliant. So the party is just getting started for the fun-as-hell Will Smith.
8. Christian Bale
Actor | The Dark Knight
Christian Charles Philip Bale was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK on January 30, 1974, to English parents Jennifer "Jenny" (James) and David Bale. His mother was a circus performer and his father, who was born in South Africa, was a commercial pilot. The family lived in different countries ...
Another exceptionally talented actor, crazy-but-brilliant in American Psycho. And..Christopher Nolan's Batman series? C'mon he is the best Bruce Wayne. His recent Oscar was well-deserved and he is certainly not finished with Hollywood, that I'm sure of.
9. Wentworth Miller
Actor | Prison Break
Wentworth Miller is a compelling and critically acclaimed actor whose credits span both television and feature film.
Wentworth Earl Miller III was born June 2, 1972 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, to American parents, Joy Marie (Palm), a special education teacher, and Wentworth Earl Miller...
I have only seen him in the seriously under-rated Prison Break TV series. However, that was enough. He was compelling in it. He was incredible as the lead character Michael Scofield. He should have won more awards for his great portrayal of the complex character. Shame Prison Break only lasted 4 seasons. I just hope I get to see the under rated Wentworth once again in something that is half as good as Prison Break was.
10. Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor | Inception
Few actors in the world have had a career quite as diverse as Leonardo DiCaprio's. DiCaprio has gone from relatively humble beginnings, as a supporting cast member of the sitcom Growing Pains (1985) and low budget horror movies, such as Critters 3 (1991), to a major teenage heartthrob in the 1990s,...
Top, top actor, deserves an oscar. If he keeps going at this rate, he'll hopefully get one soon. He is still young, and isn't afraid to do diverse projects. Keep 'em comin' Leo.
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