We all love a good actor, don’t we?**
But who is the best? And how do you quantify that?**
We’ve thought long and hard about it, and we’ve come up with our top 50.**
Is your favourite on this list? If not, why not tell us who would be on your list.**
Are you an actor? Maybe you could learn a thing or two from this lot…
For our list of the best actors of all time, we looked at a diverse mix of film genres, and then assembled a list of the 50 greatest male actors. We were looking for actors who brought something special to their roles and captivated audiences with their performances. Our list includes actors who consistently rank among the top in the industry, as well as some who are underrated but deserve more recognition.
We’ll be continuing to update this post over the coming weeks, so keep checking back for our full list of the best actors ever, and let us know if we’ve missed anyone out in the comments below.
It’s tough to figure out who the best actors are, let alone the best of all time. There are hundreds of thousands of actors throughout history, and they all bring something different to the table. But if we’re looking at actors who have given some of the most memorable performances and been a part of some of the most memorable movies, there are a few that come to mind over and over again. Here are 50 of those actors, ranked.
1. Tom Hanks
2. Morgan Freeman
3. Samuel L. Jackson
4. Meryl Streep
5. Harrison Ford
6. Robert De Niro
7. Johnny Depp
8. Brad Pitt
9. Al Pacino
10. Robin Williams
We have come to the end of our journey. After tallying all your votes and consulting with a panel of experts, we are pleased to present the 50 greatest actors of all time. Thank you for voting and commenting, and be sure to return for more lists like this one.
50. Ian McKellen
49. Cate Blanchett
48. James Stewart
47. Gary Oldman
46. Sylvester Stallone
45. Humphrey Bogart
44. Nicole Kidman
43. Charlton Heston
42. Julia Roberts
41. Leonardo DiCaprio
