Top 10 Best Hollywood Actors

Countless performers have emerged in the Hollywood film industry since its inception. However, some rare actors have managed to leave their mark in this industry forever. Their versatility and bravura performances won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. They broadened the extent of their acting skills with every successful project. The way they transformed themselves into their respective roles is unbelievable. Their performances are undeniably a sight to watch.

We have created a list of the top 10 best Hollywood actors of all time. No biased choices have been made here!

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leo is the youngest actor on this list! Despite being under 50 years of age, this man of infinite talent has delivered several memorable performances in his career. From starting his career with The Boy’s Life (1993) to receiving his first Oscar for his role of Hugh Glass in The Revenant (2015), he has traveled a long journey in this industry. Inception (2010) became his highest-grossing project. Currently, he is also working as an active environmentalist.

Anthony Hopkins

Sir Anthony Hopkins has proved from time to time that age does not matter in this field if you possess the heart and soul for it! He has played a variety of roles in his magnificent career. But the one which has stood out the most is his performance in The Silence of the Lambs (1991). His overall appearance as Hannibal Lecter in that movie is just 16 minutes long. And still, he managed to grab the Oscar for Best Actor. Isn’t that amazing? It took him almost 30 years to achieve his second Academy Award in the same category for The Father (2020).

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman was a force to be reckoned with in the 60s and 70s period. The majority of his critically acclaimed movies have emerged from the period. There was a time when he lost a bit of steam in his career. That’s why he decided to take a break from the movies for five long years (1998-2003). He returned with a bang in Runaway Jury (2003). The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) is considered his last great movie. He has also bagged a couple of Academy Awards and six Golden Globes for his iconic performances.

Tom Hanks

What type of actor Tom Hanks is? Is he a critically acclaimed actor? Yes! Is he a commercially successful performer? Hell yes! Mostly known for his dramatic and comedic roles, he has portrayed various notable characters such as Forrest Gump, Sheriff Woody, Robert Langdon, Captain Richard Phillips, Fred Rogers, and many more. He is the only actor that has bagged two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor. Last year, he also received the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

Denzel Washington

We are looking at probably the most prominent black performer in the history of Hollywood. His work has proved that a black man can also become a leading actor in this industry from time to time. He started his career at that period when black folks were only cast in sidekick roles. His arrival and success revolutionized the entire business. Apart from delivering electrifying dramatic performances, he has also starred in kick-ass action movies. He has also won two Oscars in his eminent career.

Al Pacino

If you are interested in knowing how to commence your career in Hollywood, then you better contact Al Pacino for this matter. He delivered the five most iconic movies ever in a span of five years: The Godfather (1972), Serpico (1973), Scarecrow (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He flabbergasted every critic and moviegoer with his arrival. However, there was a time when he also starred in some of his worst projects ever. But he bounced back with Danny Collins (2015). Currently, he is working on a Ridley Scott project named House of Gucci.

Marlon Brando

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome the greatest actor of the 20th century on this list! Marlon Brando! His name is enough to describe what greatness in acting actually means. Many people believed that he was a difficult person to work with because of his work ethic. Several notable instances have shown that he refused to learn the dialogues for his movies. The makers used to find unique ideas to display his dialogues while filming his acting performances. Despite his stubbornness, his charisma and style were enough to attract the audience. Apart from being an actor, he also supported various Native American movements.

Brando’s most famous incident occurred during the Academy Awards ceremony (1973). He was selected the winner of Best Actor for his unforgettable performance in The Godfather. However, he boycotted the ceremony because he was devastated by the portrayal of Native Americans in Hollywood during that period.

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis is the only man who has ever bagged three Academy Awards in Best Actor. And he achieved this feat by starring in only a total of 21 movies in his illustrious career. Can you believe that? He may be retired now, but the fans have never forgotten his stupendous performances. His last project was Phantom Thread (2017). He has also won two Golden Globes and four BAFTA awards for his exceptional work in his projects.

Robert De Niro

Any Italian crime drama movie feels incomplete with this man… Robert De Niro! He started his career with a small appearance in Three Rooms in Manhattan (1965). But Mean Streets (1973) turned out to be his first major success in Hollywood. It also marked his first collaboration with Martin Scorsese. Both of them have collaborated on a total of 9 projects. He won his first Oscar (Best Supporting Actor) for portraying the younger version of Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II. Many consider his role in Raging Bull as Jake LaMotta as his career-best performance. He also bagged an Academy Award for it.

Jack Nicholson

There is no doubt in admitting that Jack Nicholson is the best actor of all time! His outstanding movies and astounding performances are enough to prove the above statement. After dedicating more than 60 years of his life to Hollywood, he retired from this industry in 2010. He is one of the few performers who have bagged three Academy Awards for his acting roles. His most popular roles are Joker (The Batman), J. J. Gittes (Chinatown), Randle McMurphy (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), Jack Torrence (The Shining), Frank Costello (The Departed), and many more. Several rumors have surfaced on the internet explaining the reason behind his leaving the acting business. Some reports say that he is currently suffering from memory loss.