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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.
1Glenn Close is the #1 ranked movie actor of all timeGlenn CloseGlenn Close scores a combined 3.1366 out of 4 stars
3.1366
41
  • 1980s - 9
  • 1990s - 14
  • 2000s - 18
  • 1. Tarzan (1999)
  • 2. Reversal of Fortune (1990)
  • 3. Nine Lives (2005)
  • 4. Cookie's Fortune (1999)
2Kevin Kline is the #2 ranked movie actor of all timeKevin KlineKevin Kline scores a combined 3.0774 out of 4 stars
3.0774
38
  • 1980s - 9
  • 1990s - 16
  • 2000s - 13
  • 1. Fish Called Wanda, A (1988)
  • 2. Ice Storm, The (1997)
  • 3. Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996)
  • 4. Prairie Home Companion, A (2006)
3Arnold Schwarzenegger is the #3 ranked movie actor of all timeArnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger scores a combined 2.9918 out of 4 stars
2.9918
34
  • 1970s - 4
  • 1980s - 11
  • 1990s - 12
  • 2000s - 7
  • 1. Terminator, The (1984)
  • 2. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
  • 3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
  • 4. Predator (1987)
4Richard Dreyfuss is the #4 ranked movie actor of all timeRichard DreyfussRichard Dreyfuss scores a combined 2.9835 out of 4 stars
2.9835
45
  • 1960s - 2
  • 1970s - 8
  • 1980s - 11
  • 1990s - 16
  • 2000s - 8
  • 1. Jaws (1975)
  • 2. American Graffiti (1973)
  • 3. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
  • 4. Stand by Me (1986)
5Billy Crystal is the #5 ranked movie actor of all timeBilly CrystalBilly Crystal scores a combined 2.9681 out of 4 stars
2.9681
21
  • 1970s - 1
  • 1980s - 6
  • 1990s - 9
  • 2000s - 5
  • 1. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
  • 2. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
  • 3. Princess Bride, The (1987)
  • 4. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
6Albert Brooks is the #6 ranked movie actor of all timeAlbert BrooksAlbert Brooks scores a combined 2.9621 out of 4 stars
2.9621
18
  • 1970s - 2
  • 1980s - 5
  • 1990s - 7
  • 2000s - 4
  • 1. Taxi Driver (1976)
  • 2. Finding Nemo (2003)
  • 3. Out of Sight (1998)
  • 4. Broadcast News (1987)
7James Woods is the #7 ranked movie actor of all timeJames WoodsJames Woods scores a combined 2.8827 out of 4 stars
2.8827
61
  • 1960s - 1
  • 1970s - 9
  • 1980s - 14
  • 1990s - 21
  • 2000s - 16
  • 1. Casino (1995)
  • 2. Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
  • 3. Videodrome (1983)
  • 4. Contact (1997)
8Sam Neill is the #8 ranked movie actor of all timeSam NeillSam Neill scores a combined 2.8438 out of 4 stars
2.8438
15
  • 1980s - 1
  • 1990s - 6
  • 2000s - 7
  • 1. Piano, The (1993)
  • 2. Hunt for Red October, The (1990)
  • 3. Jurassic Park (1993)
  • 4. Dish, The (2000)
9David Bowie is the #9 ranked movie actor of all timeDavid BowieDavid Bowie scores a combined 2.5812 out of 4 stars
2.5812
30
  • 1960s - 1
  • 1970s - 4
  • 1980s - 11
  • 1990s - 6
  • 2000s - 8
  • 1. Man Who Fell to Earth, The (1976)
  • 2. Labyrinth (1986)
  • 3. Prestige, The (2006)
  • 4. Last Temptation of Christ, The (1988)
10Candy Clark is the #10 ranked movie actor of all timeCandy ClarkCandy Clark scores a combined 2.5069 out of 4 stars
2.5069
25
  • 1970s - 7
  • 1980s - 9
  • 1990s - 6
  • 2000s - 3
  • 1. Man Who Fell to Earth, The (1976)
  • 2. Blue Thunder (1983)
  • 3. Blob, The (1988)
  • 4. Fat City (1972)
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