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Who were the best actors and actresses in the 80's? What about the Roaring 20's? Take a look at our lineup of the top 50 performers spanning the ages. Whether you're looking for the best from a specific year, or a full decade, we've got the stars who made the movies hits that keep bringing back audiences of all generations.
1Gene Hackman is the #1 ranked movie actor of all timeGene HackmanGene Hackman scores a combined 3.5448 out of 4 stars
3.5448
81
  • 1960s - 11
  • 1970s - 20
  • 1980s - 19
  • 1990s - 19
  • 2000s - 12
  • 1. Superman (1978)
  • 2. French Connection, The (1971)
  • 3. Unforgiven (1992)
  • 4. Conversation, The (1974)
2Clint Eastwood is the #2 ranked movie actor of all timeClint EastwoodClint Eastwood scores a combined 3.4250 out of 4 stars
3.4250
54
  • 1950s - 4
  • 1960s - 6
  • 1970s - 17
  • 1980s - 12
  • 1990s - 9
  • 2000s - 6
  • 1. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
  • 2. Unforgiven (1992)
  • 3. Dirty Harry (1971)
  • 4. Outlaw Josey Wales, The (1976)
3Sean Connery is the #3 ranked movie actor of all timeSean ConnerySean Connery scores a combined 3.3676 out of 4 stars
3.3676
64
  • 1950s - 6
  • 1960s - 13
  • 1970s - 16
  • 1980s - 13
  • 1990s - 14
  • 2000s - 2
  • 1. Time Bandits (1981)
  • 2. From Russia with Love (1963)
  • 3. Goldfinger (1964)
  • 4. Dr. No (1962)
4Gena Rowlands is the #4 ranked movie actor of all timeGena RowlandsGena Rowlands scores a combined 2.8615 out of 4 stars
2.8615
34
  • 1950s - 1
  • 1960s - 6
  • 1970s - 3
  • 1980s - 5
  • 1990s - 12
  • 2000s - 7
  • 1. Faces (1968)
  • 2. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)
  • 3. Mighty, The (1998)
  • 4. Tony Rome (1967)
5Steve McQueen is the #5 ranked movie actor of all timeSteve McQueenSteve McQueen scores a combined 2.7549 out of 4 stars
2.7549
22
  • 1950s - 4
  • 1960s - 10
  • 1970s - 5
  • 1980s - 2
  • 2000s - 1
  • 1. Great Escape, The (1963)
  • 2. Bullitt (1968)
  • 3. Magnificent Seven, The (1960)
  • 4. Papillon (1973)
6Robert Wagner is the #6 ranked movie actor of all timeRobert WagnerRobert Wagner scores a combined 2.5426 out of 4 stars
2.5426
63
  • 1950s - 21
  • 1960s - 10
  • 1970s - 5
  • 1980s - 3
  • 1990s - 14
  • 2000s - 10
  • 1. Player, The (1992)
  • 2. Longest Day, The (1962)
  • 3. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
  • 4. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
7Rod Taylor is the #7 ranked movie actor of all timeRod TaylorRod Taylor scores a combined 2.4282 out of 4 stars
2.4282
45
  • 1950s - 11
  • 1960s - 18
  • 1970s - 9
  • 1980s - 4
  • 1990s - 3
  • 1. Birds, The (1963)
  • 2. Giant (1956)
  • 3. Time Machine, The (1960)
  • 4. One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
8Philip Bosco is the #8 ranked movie actor of all timePhilip BoscoPhilip Bosco scores a combined 2.4175 out of 4 stars
2.4175
38
  • 1960s - 1
  • 1980s - 10
  • 1990s - 18
  • 2000s - 9
  • 1. Wonder Boys (2000)
  • 2. Nobody's Fool (1994)
  • 3. Trading Places (1983)
  • 4. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
9Joanne Woodward is the #9 ranked movie actor of all timeJoanne WoodwardJoanne Woodward scores a combined 2.4136 out of 4 stars
2.4136
30
  • 1950s - 8
  • 1960s - 9
  • 1970s - 7
  • 1980s - 4
  • 1990s - 2
  • 1. Three Faces of Eve, The (1957)
  • 2. Philadelphia (1993)
  • 3. Long, Hot Summer, The (1958)
  • 4. They Might Be Giants (1971)
10Bradford Dillman is the #10 ranked movie actor of all timeBradford DillmanBradford Dillman scores a combined 2.4026 out of 4 stars
2.4026
34
  • 1950s - 3
  • 1960s - 8
  • 1970s - 17
  • 1980s - 6
  • 1. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
  • 2. Compulsion (1959)
  • 3. Swarm, The (1978)
  • 4. Way We Were, The (1973)
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