Top 20 Greatest Actors of All Time

These are the greatest actors of all time! For this list, we’ll be looking at men and women who’ve truly mastered the craft of acting. Our countdown includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Robert De Niro, and more! Besides Jon Lovitz, who would you call a “master thespian”? Let us know in the comments.
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[@WatchMojo]

Who do you think is the greatest actor of all time? Let us know in the comments. For more content like this, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWvoqSDmLyrjKs

[@kenterminateddq5311]

My 4 Favorite Actors Who Didn't Even Get Mentioned by WatchMojo: James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston and Burgess Meredith (Mickey from the Rocky movies)

[@jcj268]

Robin Williams

[@music18021]

Any way to redo the top 10 classic and modern actresses from way back?? You did the actors per decade but not the actresses...

[@jimbo9208]

@@music18021 there did actresses classic and modern then overall

[@music18021]

@@jimbo9208 yeah I know they did it per era in other words they just jumbled all the classic actresses into one video and all the modern into another not best of the 1930s, best of the 1940s and so on which they did for the best actors videos

[@Tim_Raths]

Actors and actresses should each get their own lists. So many left out.

[@jimbo9208]

already did

[@Earthslastlegend]

I thought the same thing!

[@MellowMutated]

I agree

[@connagh11]

Because of equality male or female are called actors.

[@unclejune2839]

Kathy bates. List over. Vera formica is great too. Actually yeah let's get a list.

[@8rickey]

Dustin Hoffman and James Stewart are tremendous oversights.

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁.

[@TyroneBurns]

I love James Stewart but didn’t he just play the same character every movie?

[@etiendre]

@@TyroneBurns dustin hoffman was “cancelled”

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@etiendre They also forgot Morgan Freeman one of the most respected and talented actors in Hollywood.

[@axxellein]

Dustin Hoffman-Midnight Cowboy!!! NYC Grimmy Street View!!!

[@Mos41f]

The fact that Sean Penn did not even get a honorable mention just shows how underrated he is. He has won 2 Oscars and another 3 nominations. Viola Davis deserved an honorable mention at least. Also, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are easily top 5 best actors of all time.

[@Revelian1982]

Viola David sucks testes.

[@mikekock927]

He’s not underrated and it’s a joke he wasn’t an honorable mention at least.

[@tomfurr3786]

Man you are right.What a underrated actor.Definitly top 10.

[@SimplyBeingTT]

Oh, if they are not on the list, there's no point in me watching.

[@Ashutosh-jg4pz]

al pacino is my fav till now tbh

[@thebestfrom361]

This list is crazy. Leo at 20 and Denzel at 15 is CRAZY.

[@ICreatedU1]

ikr!

[@saraalbir]

Who tf is Denzel next to Leo ? Are you kidding me

[@abhinavchoudhury7000]

Denzel has 2 oscars leo has 1

[@saraalbir]

@@abhinavchoudhury7000 still I feel like in this past decade the best performances came from Leo and most known work came from him too like inception, shutter island, Django unchained, the Great Gatsby, The Wolf of the Wall Street, The revenant and once upon a time….in Hollywood.

[@todareistodomyfoot8403]

None of those actors can hold a candle to about 50 actors I could reel off just like that. The fact is that nobody could pull of such a captivating character like Clint Eastwood did with The Good, bad and Ugly. Steve McQueen had stunning on screen presence and he knew it. Nobody could have played Rocky better than Sly did. The same goes for Arnold in the Terminator and Conan. Bard Pit actually matured to be a fine actor and has been part of some of the best films. What about Matt Damon and Johnny Depp alongside Sean Pen.. All incredible actors and for me it's impossible to pick the greatest but those were some of the most captivating and 80% of the actors in this top 20 were not exactly masters of captivating the audience attention. Mel Gibson has had an amazing career but so has Christopher Lee another amazing actor. I can tell you straight that my favourite actors have always been leading men not actors like Robin Williams and Dustan Hoffman. There's so many amazing male actors who starred in amazing films but if someone tells me that AL Pacino and Dinero are the greatest of all time I'll puck into my jacket. The most captivating actors for me were Steve McQueen, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Sly Stalone, Matt Dillon, Matt Damon, Sean Pen, Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, James Dean, Humphry Bogart, Johnny Depp, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Arnold Schawartzenegger., Brando, Liam Neelson, Jack Nicholson, Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, Peter o'Toole Anthony Quinn, James Cagney, Richard Burton, Burt Lancaster Kirk Douglas, Sean Connery, Tommy Lee Jones, Christopher Walken, Ian McKellen, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Kurt Russel, Mel Gibson, Martin Sheen, John Goodman, Robert Mitcham. And to be honest, I've most likely left out so many more brilliant male actors. But the key to acting, is to be able to captivate the audience and only men with character and presence can pull this off.

[@jacksonscott690]

Christoph Waltz quickly made his way on my list.

[@JuntaWithLustrationsOnTanks]

Katy Bates and Michael Kaine!!

[@themartyflorence]

FACTS

[@1yodemi]

Christopher Walken

[@eduardoj3314]

I absolutely agree

[@wadiezaidi8139]

He was charming on Django unchained

[@danmendes6669]

Nobody could touch the perfection of Al Pacino and Daniel day Lewis

[@Alamyst2011]

Pacino plays the same role in every move though

[@perrosucio4467]

Pacino is overrated.

[@jexloh8929]

@@perrosucio4467Yeah the guy who did the godfather and Scarface is overrated😂😂😂😂😂😂 That’s crazy

[@ketanghogale7108]

Jack Nicholson ❤️ Daniel day Lewis ❤️

[@jmdi2703]

Pacino and Day Lewis. 2 overacting yelling actor every role! 😅 OVERRATED!!!

[@tmaziriri]

Tommy Wiseau. Hands down the greatest to ever put his talent to screen. 11/10

[@cprgaming1358]

Can’t believe DiCaprio and Nicholson didn’t make top 10

[@murtadhaja_da5974]

that's worst list I ever seen leo jack and denzel deserved top 10 at least

[@rics1883]

Dicaprio has good filmography but he's far from being one of the GOAT. He's kinda one note actor

[@cprgaming1358]

@@rics1883 DiCaprio is far from a one note actor when you look at films like Wolf, Departed, and Revenant, he plays complete opposite characters in all of them and they show his range of acting

[@ashwinidesai4051]

@@cprgaming1358 You forgot to add Django Unchained.

[@petersonofleo11]

@@cprgaming1358I don't know DiCaprio most of the time plays himself. When I saw the real Jordan Belfort I was like damn DiCaprio didn't play him at all instead it was DiCaprio playing as a drug addicted party animal DiCaprio.

[@doncasto8520]

Glen Close should have at least gotten an honorable mention.

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁.

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

Absolutely!!

[@michaeldewitt1896]

Yes! Good point.

[@56postoffice]

She's been nominated so many times but not one win. Scandalous.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

True! Serious oversight.

[@eagleswings5693]

Daniel day Lewis performance in “my left foot” is one of the greatest performances ever .

[@villainousappetite8841]

Each of his performances is one of the greatest ever and his performance in There Will Be Blood being the best ever.

[@jenniferclark9170]

@@villainousappetite8841 agree 100%. I first watched DDL in My Left Foot and loved it, but There Will Be Blood is a masterpiece!

[@JChriz27]

There will be blood was his best performance ever!

[@mikefraser4513]

That's why he was no.1 for me.

[@stella3265]

Last Tango in Paris is the greatest performance ever put on film. Mr Lewis will tell you the same. Because he said so in an interview.

[@joebama0744]

Paul Newman - 10 Oscar nominations, including 1 win, for his acting. Add in the Salad Dressing, the Auto Racing career, The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp and many other charitable endeavors. A good person as well as a great actor.

[@pamelalapier9633]

Exactly. How on earth do you leave Paul Newman off?

[@JamesHadfield-qz9rv]

EXACTLY! he's my pick! Great actor and even finer human being. ONLY blemish would be leaving his pregnant wife and kid for Joan Woodward

[@aaronrumph3291]

Cary Grant should have been on this list for his ability to do slapstick and serious roles not top 10 but definitely top 20

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁.

[@matthewvorwald7169]

Clint Eastwood should've been an honorable mention. The amount of movies he's been and made are so amazing. From the Man with No Name trilogy, to Dirty Harry, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Pale Rider, Unforgiven, and Gran Trismo.

[@Ophiuchus97]

Million Dollar Baby :(

[@ChrisM-fz6xx]

And Director .

[@affiqothman]

I disagree. He almost always play the same tough, machismo type character. He have better chances in top directors list though.

[@MenteMaestra91]

*Gran Torino

[@czlowiekzhuty]

Better director than actor but still

[@jayedwards5]

Frances McDormand says, "Hold my three Oscars."

[@marciooliveira5451]

Verdade! Its true

[@richardherdman2121]

Meryl, Ingrid and Jack too. (I know what's coming next: "But not in lead catego.....").

[@richardherdman2121]

Oh, and I forgot Kate Hep and DDL (I guess because they both also won 3 or more Oscars for lead performances).

[@thenoble39]

Fargo, three billboards........what's the third?

[@gionitrix-el3xp]

@@thenoble39 Nomadland. Actually, for Nomadland she won 2 oscars, 1 for best performance by an actress in a leading role and 1 for best motion picture of the year, which made her a 4 times oscar winner.

[@LadyKC67]

Robin Williams could display an entire range of emotions with just his eyes. Most see him as that manic funny guy (he truly was the funniest man that ever lived) and they miss seeing the phenomenal Julliard trained actor he truly was. He left a huge hole when he passed. RIP.

[@carlosfgonzalez9405]

This video needs to be re-done. Only 20 actors is not enough. You guys left out many great artists. Make a 100 greatest actors of all time. Please do justice!

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁..

[@gracemolefe9217]

Shouldve added Ralph Fiennes, he is an incredible actor with range!

[@chrishampton8842]

Probably top 25 at least

[@richardherdman2121]

Gotta say who you'd delete.

[@perrosucio4467]

Umm no.

[@jag985]

Jimmy Stewart. He was Tom Hanks before Tom Hanks. Comedy, drama, action, westerns; he did it all. Barbara Stanwyck. Had the same range and success as Katherine Hepburn. From goofball comedies to sappy Frank Capra movies to "Double Indemnity."

[@btsyoung8807]

He is obviously better than Tom Hanks

[@TheDealMaster]

Having recently re-watched Taxi Driver, WOW... DeNiro was in his PRIME. That is some of the best acting I've EVER seen. And Joaquin Phoenix is the most underrated performance EVER. He stole "Gladiator". That is 10/10 acting. You felt his unfortunate downfall before it happened.

[@emmalancaster2013]

I found him utterly unforgettable in “The Master .” What a tour de force. Even my dad, who loves Daniel Day Lewis and his Oscar winning performance in “Lincoln,” said “The young man should have won” after viewing Phoenix’s performance in “The Master.”

[@pamelalapier9633]

Check out The Deer Hunter. DeNiro, John Savage, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, and John Cazale. It won 5 Oscars. Brilliant film.

[@vb2388]

U shld watch The Master, that’s Joaquin’s Magnum Opus

[@Brett101792]

Audrey Hepburn was "ahead of her time" beautiful

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁

[@emmalancaster2013]

A real life angel.

[@pablobandicoot2245]

And Viola Davis? She have a Tony, a Emmy and an Oscar

[@jimbo9208]

so do a lot of actors does not mean they should be on this list

[@AnonymousBlackGirl]

Whoopi Goldberg is an EGOT recipient.

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

She might also get a Grammy in a couple of weeks🤞

[@heubertkhanmichael5239]

@@jimbo9208 “so do a lot of actors”, only 24 people so far have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting including Viola Davis, and might just be only the 18th person to achieve the EGOT if she gets a Grammy. I do agree though, that getting the Triple Crown (or even the EGOT at that) doesn’t mean being on the list of All-Time Greatest Actors. Just pointing out that there’s not really “a lot of actors” with all those major awards under their belt.

[@ToniWellons]

@@heubertkhanmichael5239 exactly!! She’s in the same league as Meryl Streep

[@raysmith8364]

I can’t believe Christian Bale Performance in the fighter wasn’t mentioned 😮 that performance was a master class of a performance

[@alastairmcleod5089]

"Number 20: Leonardo DiCaprio" *exits out of video*

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Following it up with robin Williams is wild, these rankings gotta be trolling

[@Pingpinhpinh]

Lmao same ! I hate when they do that

[@GRANDPRIXDUVAL]

Denzel not in the top 10 is wild

[@Alexcia236]

I’m glad at least he’s on it. If they didn’t mention him at all I would’ve been so mad at this channel. He’s been one of my favorite actors since I was little.

[@TheMCJ2011]

Yeah this list is very suspect. Even DiCaprio BARELY made it on the list lol

[@stewartkee6115]

@@TheMCJ2011 thats insane. DiCaprio should be number one.

[@fitsaiG]

Nah it's not. He's @ where he belongs

[@fitsaiG]

@@stewartkee6115 you 12 year old kid I bet? 😭 Dicaprio ain't even better than Christoph Waltz let alone the Brando's & Pacino's & Deniro's

[@whoa9751]

You know it’s quite a list when Dicaprio is #20.

[@TheMCJ2011]

If by “quite a list” you mean invalid then I agree lol. Him barely even making this list is crazy.

[@stewartkee6115]

@@TheMCJ2011 agreed. The list is crap. DiCaprio should be number one.

[@villainousappetite8841]

@@stewartkee6115 DiCaprio is nothing more than an honorable mention.

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

@@stewartkee6115 I don’t agree with him being number 1, but yeah he deserves Top 5 at the minimum, and even if I don’t agree with it him at number 1 isn’t something I’d really complain about. This list was… underwhelming to say the least.

[@andresssanchezpolanco5622]

You know the list is wrong when Di Caprio is number 20

[@MzPrettyDimplez]

Angela Bassett and Viola Davis are sadly always overlooked

[@perryjones7771]

They’re the greatest in my book!

[@ToniWellons]

Yes!! It’s blasphemous!!

[@karagape]

Came here to say Viola Davis

[@TheMCJ2011]

Yeah they both should’ve been at least honorable mentions. Morgan Freeman too.

[@tahjvarela1518]

They always forget some of the other actors in our culture

[@samkresil6011]

John Wayne, Alan Rickman, Dustin Hoffman, Sean Penn, Michael Caine, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eatwood

[@kenterminateddq5311]

My 4 Favorite Actors Who Didn't Even Get Mentioned by WatchMojo: James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston and Burgess Meredith (Mickey from the Rocky movies)

[@DarthTyler]

clint eastwood and heston for sure

[@jaclynsanture6643]

clint eastwood and charlton heston, plus scott eastwood and the lovely audrey hupburn for me

[@BillyLittleSteves]

Absolutely Charlton Heston for the 10 Commandments Omg wow Clint Eastwood

[@julierice100]

Burgess Meredith was a great Penguin 🐧

[@BayleyBlake]

I would have been very surprised if Mickey from Rockey was on this list! Haha

[@tehf00n]

John Cazale is the most gifted actor I've ever seen on screen next to Robin Williams.

[@partsparis]

So did Alfred hitchcock

[@emmalancaster2013]

Five movies and each one a masterpiece. As was his acting!

[@kaelmammen2474]

The fact that Leo was #20 is a crime

[@partsparis]

He made it as the best jkr

[@stewartkee6115]

He should be number 1

[@NebraskaPoliceDepartment]

Titanic & The Revanant Great Movies

[@tml184]

@@NebraskaPoliceDepartment He wasn't great in Titanic.

[@cursedraj]

Jessica Lange is so underrated, it hurts.... Like she has 2 Oscars, 3 Emmys and a Tony too, the triple threat of Acting. Yet she gets left out on these lists

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, I knew there was gonna be someone on this video saying someone is underrated… since so many people on KZbin are infatuated with the word “underrated” and constantly label so many things as that. It gets old and annoying honestly

[@tamaravanhees1749]

To many amazing actors/actresses that got left out. They should have their own list.

[@jimbo9208]

already do

[@TheMainMan777]

Peter Sellers was a chameleon and played 3 characters in Dr. Strangelove. Forget awards, his range was outstanding.

[@michaeldewitt1896]

Shameful! I should have remembered him. From Clouseau to Chance. Range. Of course, Strangelove.

[@JamesHadfield-qz9rv]

pete was awesome. Hysterical in LOLITA!

[@leesashriber5097]

Katherine Hepburn and Audrey Hepburn are my two very favorite actresses of all time. Thank you. I appreciated this list. 😊 I feel Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart should have definitely been on here.

[@rufaisarki9318]

Sisters?

[@Feral611]

@@rufaisarki9318 No, they’re not related. Katharine is American and Audrey is British

[@miaaa7641]

I would add Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn. Their on screen chemistry was literally like a real couple and they brought out each others talents

[@deanbrewer7971]

Leo number 20 is so underrated its making my stomach hurt

[@shadrachgeorge108]

He made the list....Is that not good enough?😜🤔

[@nsasupporter7557]

Please stop saying “underrated.” 😣 That word is literally useless now, because people overuse it and misuse it so much. The word “underrated” doesn’t mean anything anymore

[@thialhoinj1971]

Unlike most actors on this list leo can pull off any role for any genre.

[@demitryusmartinez8698]

Leo that low is shocking

[@stewartkee6115]

Agreed.

[@livvyb3583]

Daniel Day Lewis is by far the best imo. He completely immerses himself in every role, stays in character while on set and does not take roles for financial gain but ones that genuinely interest him and will prepare years to to play a character.

[@ajpat9620]

The greatest actor of all time, and his roles are numerous: • My Left Foot • The Age of Innocence • In The Name of the Father • Gangs of New York • There Will Be Blood • Lincoln • Phantom Thread

[@marcosburgos321]

Method acting doesnt make you the best actor of the world. But I agree that he is one of the bests

[@TH__.]

Brando

[@rajeebdas1724]

​@@marcosburgos321I wouldn't even care about his acting strategy.. All I care about is the result.. And DDL is definitely the GOAT..

[@thialhoinj1971]

​@@ajpat9620 mostly mid movies tho

[@stewartkee6115]

Watch Mojo are trolling us with this list. To Put DiCaprio so far down is an insult and an outrage. He should be number one.

[@thialhoinj1971]

Facts

[@BarneyStinson8383]

Leonardo dicaprio and Christian bale are the best actors of our generation. They truly need to do a movie together. They are like the alpacino and Robert de Niro of our times

[@jpmtlhead39]

Bale,yes. DiCaprio no.

[@pkzin2279]

No Brad Pitt is The best

[@byyor7919]

@@jpmtlhead39 bad take

[@villainousappetite8841]

@@byyor7919 Bale shits on DiCaprio. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix are miles better than DiCaprio.

[@uzumakikarin2226]

​​@@jpmtlhead39 because you havent watched his all performances

[@mariokoran]

This deserves a part two

[@drawster440]

Honorable mention..Tom Cruise,Dustin Hoffman,Clint Eastwood,Charlton Easton,Russell Crowe,Joe Pesci,Morgan Freeman,Glenn Close,Brad Pitt,and Paul Newman.

[@ajpat9620]

Gary Oldman, Christoph Waltz, Frances McDormand, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Thompson, and Ian McKellen.

[@BillyLittleSteves]

Yes this list was very very Wrong they left out the best Actors for HM give me a break I got very upset They made those actors/Actresses 😟😳🤬🤯

[@MyClinton123]

Charlton Heston

[@chukaonianwa7370]

Charlton Heston is not an honourable mention he is one of the greatest actors

[@marciooliveira5451]

Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Charlize Theron, Whoopy Goldberg, Viola Davis, Gene Hackman, William Dafoe, Jeff Bridges, Hillary Swank, Heath Ledger, Peter O'Toole

[@user-qs2fq9ti7u]

Omg i can't belive where is heath ledger 😢😢😢 (((( he is a great actor

[@jaydonwil1604]

Joaquin Phoenix not being here is criminal.

[@samkresil6011]

He's in the honorable mentions

[@jaydonwil1604]

@@samkresil6011 not good enough he definitely should be on the list.

[@richardherdman2121]

@@jaydonwil1604 Truth is, there are just too many great actors to make a Top 20 list. If you put JP in, then you gotta kick someone else off. And then there will be others complaining that that person isn't included. Which is why these lists are kinda silly. But still fun to discuss and debate (when civilized).

[@fandhinurhidayat626]

no, he only deserves honorable mention in that list

[@christianmikulich0549]

Alan rickman was also someone who was amazing at acting

[@djsosonut]

Missing Tilda Swinton and Ben Kingsley.

[@ajpat9620]

As well as Frances McDormand, Glenn Close, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, and Ian McKellen

[@djsosonut]

@@ajpat9620 Gary Oldman they at least gave an honorable mention.

[@jonkelley9021]

the fact that nicholson didn't crack top 10 is absolute insanity

[@DanielRayRodriguezMovieReviews]

In addition to Robin Williams being on the greatest comedic actors of all time list as well as the greatest actors of all time list, I would also include Gene Wilder, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis and Charlie Chaplin on that list too

[@robertmarginean164]

Charlie Chaplin is undeniably the greatest, he pretty much single-handedly imagined what a comedian is and is easilythe biggest comedian movie star, the dude wrote, directed and acted. He was absolutely clutch

[@joedourdourekas5868]

My favorites are Brendan Frager, Bryan Cranston, Meryl Streep, Keanu Reeves, Christian Bale, and Helena Bonham Carter

[@You-sw7tm]

Keanu Reeves? Seriously?

[@AbhishekKumar-nc4jl]

@@You-sw7tm lol blud said reeves

[@mitchellcooke1]

Brendan Fraser 🤣🤣

[@artistguy]

I love Keanu as a person but as an actor.....LOL.

[@micy7182]

Love Keanu to death but he hardly is one of the best

[@felixnolasco2683]

No Dustin Hoffman??? One of the most versatile actors of all time and he doesn’t even get an honorable mention????

[@aussieswatching3135]

about to watch this, I reckon Hoffman not the only great actor not to make the list. Yes Dustin is top shelf 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@felixnolasco2683]

@@aussieswatching3135 He top shelf above many actors that’s on this list. His two Academy award wins goes to show the incredible range Dustin Hoffman possessed. Playing two complete opposite characters.

[@aussieswatching3135]

sorry mate, when Robin Williams is #16 Dustin Hoffman would be lucky to make top 25.

[@felixnolasco2683]

@@aussieswatching3135 You clearly haven’t seen Dustin Hoffman movies if you think Robin Williams is a better actor than him. Hoffman is a master at losing himself in his roles. Whereas you can always tell it’s Robin Williams in every role he plays.

[@lizzybethnj617]

Robin Williams is a great actor because of his versatility. He can make you laugh and cry in the same movie. He also could creep you out in films like One Hour Photo and Insomnia

[@PecanSandees23]

Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Glen Close, Angela Bassett... there are so many who should have made at least honorable mention.

[@lyndiwilson7671]

And I definitely think Gregory Peck should have had a mention. As Attticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird he was superb

[@trueguinnessking]

Forest Whitaker should be on this list !

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁

[@MzPrettyDimplez]

Absolutely

[@Dragonqueen25]

Sean Penn should've been on the list. His performances in I Am Sam and Mystic River are beyond brilliant.

[@BayleyBlake]

Nothing can beat his performance in Ukraine! Definitely number one on the best propaganda shill list! Haha

[@main_pimp_8513]

You never go full retard.

[@robpaxson4455]

@@BayleyBlake keep politics out of the discussion

[@deanbrewer7971]

I definitely agree

[@HeronCoyote1234]

His portrayal as the father in Mystic River, especially when he comes across the car (don’t want to spoil anything) is stunning.

[@marcovagt7222]

Jack Nichsolson not being in the Top 10 (for me definitely Top 5) is a crime

[@TonyWhiteCreates]

Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, Cicely Tyson, Halle Berry, Pam Grier, Alfre Woodard, and Whoopi Goldberg are just a few names that could have at least made honorable mentions

[@ToniWellons]

Yes!!

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

No. All fall short of the greats.

[@sheubahi]

@@dudenotsoperfect9366 Wrong. Angela Bassett has played many different characters in her time, and she has a depth that can match many of the actors on this list. Viola Davis, as well. I'm surprised that not one non-white female couldn't even get an honorable mention, let alone be on the list.

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

@@sheubahii know thats why you named them. I just dont see their quality as much as with other and thus better actors.

[@chrishampton8842]

Goldberg lmao😂please

[@alright754]

if u have leo at 20 then u know the list would be insane

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Edward Norton...I still wonder what The MCU would've looked like if he'd still been The Hulk in the other movies. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@jimbo9208]

the same

[@larahedge8960]

It's up to the director and writer to guide the character, the actor only acts what's given to him so regardless of who play him if the same writer and director were involved it would've been the and hulk.

[@VanRocCarMor]

Exactly the same except with Edward Norton

[@jerrynewberry433]

Not the Hull but did several movies acting within the movie.

[@CBlade0]

Great list!! Other than #20 of course, but you guys knew that.

[@johnbowers1118]

I'm in shock!! How is it possible that you left out some of the most iconic actors of all time! Not even honorable mention?? James Stewart, Cary Grant, Olivia de Haveland, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and the most underrated actor of all time... Jack Lemmon!!

[@blackblake3658]

Iconic doesn't mean best actor. Some actors are bigger stars than others. Doesn't make them better actors. Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Will Smith are big stars, good actors, not the greatest.

[@lennonseow90]

Assuming that the names you mentioned are included in the list, which actors will be eliminated from the existing list?

[@sunnnysingh3498]

Any list that doesn't include philip Seymour Hoffman is a joke.Not even honourable mention. He is better actor than some mentioned there

[@atnicegramWatchMoje-]

Contact me for your reward👆🎁 🎁🎁.

[@blackblake3658]

His body of work is too small.

[@stewarde17]

How did James Stewart and Morgan Freeman not make the list

[@mikekock927]

Because the list is a joke

[@abis0757]

As much as I admire Mr. Brando, Mr. Pacino, Mr. Day Lewis...Mr. De Niro was a just a treat for the eyes. So many of his roles/performances go under the radar because of his collabs with Mr. Scorcese.

[@jellybean9082]

Agreed

[@Malcolm_92]

Bruh this list is wild!🤣🤣🤣

[@Tatyrzr]

No Charlie Chaplin? It's a total insult to forget one of the most important actors of all time!

[@jimbo9208]

but is he the best not really

[@johnnybuffon4623]

@@jimbo9208 Yes, maybe not the best, but probably the single most important person in the history of cinema, so he deserves a mention.

[@jumalanrakastaja]

​@@jimbo9208 imo, he is.

[@taylorwatts9391]

You could’ve made a Top 100 list like y’all have done before with this topic

[@chrispa9573]

Totally agree. It would have been an awesome list.

[@akshaybijuvinayak5561]

Gary Oldmam gets an honourable mention!!! Seriously??? Easily one of the Top 5 best actors of all time..

[@gonindunit]

I was very pleased to see that you put Laurence Olivier at the top. My opinion of your taste has risen to Shakespearean heights!

[@shequitawashington8146]

Man, I just knew Viola Davis would have made it on the list. The last 20 years have seen her meteoric rise, from television and screen, to stage and theater. Oh well, maybe next time V.!

[@Flyhr]

Legendary actress already, and she has much more in the tank for sure.

[@MzPrettyDimplez]

Her and Angela Bassett

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@MzPrettyDimplez Yeah i hated that they didn't make the list. Both are Oscar nominated actresses and they add alot of their acting chops in Marvel and DC.

[@umqnaumexiste]

Despite his personal life issues, Kevin Spacey should be in this list (Seven, The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, L.A. Conf. and others...)... I also think Anthony Hopkins should be higher... Maybe Javier Barden on the Honorable Mentions...

[@marciooliveira5451]

Kevin we forget at the picnic

[@vamsidocs5137]

Al Pacino and Christian Bale are my two favorite Actors. Also Pacino just did just a handful of Movies compared to Deniro and the Rest sorry he is the Goat for me

[@leobergmiller873]

Plenty of great actors that couldn’t make the list, but no James Stewart, Dustin Hoffman or Philip Seymour Hoffman is insane

[@cajayson8301]

Nice list but you left out two notable names: Clark Gable and Jimmy Stewart. Their impact on movies can't be ever doubted. Both are terrific actors who provided unforgettable turns in notable roles.

[@BayleyBlake]

Yeah except this is the best actor list... Clarke Gable was just being Clarke Gable in every movie he ever did, which is super cool but hardly stretching his acting chops! 😊

[@MrFlash2713]

there's no way u can do a list like this without James Cagney. smh this list is incomplete

[@bignumber59]

No Cagney or Stewart just floors me.

[@m.w.9940]

Peter O'Toole. The man was nominated for EIGHT oscars.

[@budguesor9222]

Fun video idea: can you make a list of the movies with most talented ensemble of actors ever put, no matter if the movie were good or sucked ? (could also be 2 different videos depending on that) would love to see which movies makes the list. The Godfather: with Brando, Pacino, John Cazale, Robert Duvall The Dark Knight: with Christian Bale, Heath ledger, Michael caine, Gary oldman, Morgan freeman The departed: Dicaprio, Damon, Nicholson, Martin sheen, Alec baldwin, wahlberg LOTR: Viggo, Ian mckellen, andy serkis, Cate blanchett, Sean bean, Hugo weaving, Sir Christoper lee, orlando Django: Foxx, Dicaprio, waltz, samuel L jackson Troy: Pitt, Peter o toole, Brian Cox, Brendan gleeson, Sean bean, Eric Bana, Orlando Tropic thunder: Stiller, Downey, jack black, mcconaughey, nick nolte, and of course Tom cruise Probably endgame makes the list too considering the oscar wins and nominations shared between Downey, Scarlet johansson, Mark ruffalo, Josh brolin, cumberbatch, Jeremy renner, brie larson, gwyneth paltrow, tilda swinton, chadwick, don cheadle, michael douglas, sameul jackson ?

[@OkieAllDay]

Jimmy Stewart should have been #1 and instead he doesn’t even make the list (not even an honorable mention). Unforgivable!

[@MaxONeill403]

In my opinion the key to a great actor is their versatility. And nobody can touch Robin Williams there

[@jerrynewberry433]

Gary Oldman hands down on diversity and range

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@jerrynewberry433 And Daniel Day Lewis he can change his voice and accent in every role.

[@56postoffice]

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthou were two great comediens and great Oscar winning actors to boot.

[@blackblake3658]

@@jerrynewberry433 Oldman and Fiennes way better than Hanks. This list is so biased toward Americans. So many great Asian actors left off the list.

[@doloreswallin4381]

Jack has won the most acting awards. He should have been in the top ten.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Technically Katherine Hepburn has won the most Oscars… she’s won 4. But yes, Nicholson is the male actor who’s won the most. Daniel Day Lewis broke his record win he won for Lincoln in 2013

[@tml184]

Daniel Day Lewis won 3 best actor awards. Nicholson 2 plus 1 supporting so Lewis wins.

[@DoloresWallin]

I think Jack has won the most critics awards.

[@saddamagha9006]

Not acknowledging nicole kidman anywhere in the list is a serious tragedy..

[@tamedshrew235]

Al Pacino and Tom Hanks but no Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman or Richard Burton? smh

[@blackblake3658]

Tom Hanks is overrated. He's not even better than some contemporaries like Oldman and Fiennes.

[@henryqu19]

Marlon Brando was so good in The Godfather that I only can see this wearing a suit like Don Corleone and nothing else

[@bennywark3103]

I can only see him as Jor-el in Superman

[@medinmon5150]

On The Waterfront

[@connagh11]

He thought he was bigger than the godfather and didn’t learn his lines if you watch the movie again hardly any eye contact as he was reading the lines written on his costars body. I do think he is a phenomenal actor but the audacity to think you’re bigger than a motion picture seems to be bit if a wanker.

[@tnightwolf]

Tom Hanks is one of my favorites! Despite how star-stacked Saving Private Ryan was, he was perfectly casted and it is still one of my favorite performances from him. I only wish he could someday be casted as a ruthless mob-boss!

[@IrvingToledo]

I have a few additions for you, Sir. Michael Caine, Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. At least as honorable mentions.

[@blackblake3658]

Hackman should at least get an honorable mention. I'd take him over Hanks.

[@mr.decencykeepinitreal6348]

Some film actors and film actresses deserved to be Oscar winners.

[@jimbo9208]

like who

[@1977Suspiria]

What is this Oscar obsession all the time? Who the hell cares about that politically driven Hollywood drivel.

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

Glenn Close immediately comes to mind

[@nsasupporter7557]

Agreed, however winning an Oscar isn’t everything. It is cool to win an Oscar(s) but some actors don’t even need one. Brad Pitt won one in 2020, but he didn’t need it in my opinion. He’s one of the biggest stars ever. Once an actor becomes an A lister and is legendary, they don’t need an Oscar. Some of the biggest movie stars have never won an Oscar. And even if you do win an Oscar, that doesn’t guarantee a long career. Some actors who’s won Oscars, they disappear after while

[@TheLizcass]

Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda should've been on this list.

[@1977Suspiria]

Grant's just a comedy actor. I like him but what's he ever done to be held so high up as say?

[@TheLizcass]

@@1977Suspiria Are you thinking of Hugh Grant?

[@1977Suspiria]

@@TheLizcass Why the hell would I be thinking of Hugh Grant? I'm thinking of exactly what I said, Cary Grant, who's filmography is overwhelmingly comedy based films.

[@bailysbeads2057]

@@1977Suspiria So you've never seen Penny Serenade, Notorious, Suspicion, or None But the Lonely Heart? Pleb detected.

[@cmorris9494]

Henry fonda performance in once upon a time in the west was awesome.

[@raghavs897]

Dustin Hoffman wasn't even mentioned???? WTF

[@michelegreshan1539]

Surprised Denzel Washington didn’t make the top 10 list

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

#19? I figured Robin Williams would've at least be in The Top 10. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@tehf00n]

So many people could be on this list but it wasn't a bad list. A couple of honourable mentions would be John Cazale, Tilda Swinton, Michael Parks, Heath Ledger. And so many more.

[@tmex9588]

Charlize Theron because of one movie, ‘Monster’. Such an unforgettable performance.

[@Gengar-2]

The fact that Marlon Brando isnt number 1 is crazy

[@mr.decencykeepinitreal6348]

Suggestion: Top 10 comedians who are inspired by Richard Pryor.

[@main_pimp_8513]

There's not even 10.

[@Marsha_Ann]

I would have split this list into actors and actresses. Just like how you would split live action from animation. There's just too many.

[@jimbo9208]

already did that

[@Marsha_Ann]

Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Tom Hanks, Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sidney Poitier, Jimmy Stewart, Antonio Banderas, Judy Garland, Katherine Hepburn, and prob Elizabeth Taylor should def be on this list for sure.

[@pedrobarata3433]

Hi watch modjo big fan of your channel. I know that this top 20 is debatable a lot actually. But seriously I was expecting Chaplin to be on this list. Recently I rewatch the Dictator and what a film. I know that Chaplin’s best performances are from muted movies but this one you got to take a credit. Especially the final speech that he does regarding humanity. Anyway congratulations. Love your channel and it’s contents.

[@cynthiataylor2092]

The best actors are Lawrence Olivier, Gary Cooper, Henry Fonda, Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Tracy Spencer, Rex Harrison, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Barbara Stanwyck, Greer Garson, Irene Dunne, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Loretta Young, Claudette Colbert, Ethel Barrymore!!! Cindy 👋

[@RhaegarTargaryen1st]

Bette Davis should've been Top 3 IMO, but it's all subjective.

[@Kaushiknara]

Dustin Hoffman ? Peter O Toole ? Russell Crowe ? Surely Joaquin Phoenix cannot be above these names on the honourable mention list

[@tml184]

and Spencer Tracy.

[@luvmj32]

How was Angela Bassett not included on this list? That woman is a literal acting genius!!

[@fitsaiG]

Who let him cook? 😭

[@luvmj32]

@@fitsaiG I don't get it🤔

[@tml184]

Because she plays the same role every film. Not much range.

[@c.jay1512]

I’m honestly too young to know half of these guys but I don’t doubt their quality of acting

[@AbrahamsAnt]

Such a sweet comment ❤