Celebrity ListsList RulesVote up the actors who had the biggest impact in 2018.
In 2018, some of the most influential people were those who work in Hollywood. With the rise of the Me Too movement and with films in general becoming more political, there are plenty of influential actors that truly made the public think this year. From breakout stars to veterans of the field, you'll find all the greatest actors of 2018 below!
In 2018, there was a major push for diversity in film and television. Actor and writer Jordan Peele's Get Out, starring upcoming actor Daniel Kaluuya, addressed racial issues in America and proved a massive hit with critics and audiences. There has also been a big push for supporting women's rights in Hollywood. Benedict Cumberbatch made headlines for vowing to only accept roles in projects where actresses are paid equally. Many actors inspire by smashing stigma surrounding taboo topics. Stars like Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson, for example, are raising awareness about mental health by being open about their struggles with anxiety and depression.
Which actors do you find the most inspiring? Vote up the most influential stars of 2018 below and feel free to add anyone you think is missing! Then see which actors are influential in 2019.
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354149Chadwick Boseman
Age: 37Birthplace: Anderson, South Carolina
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor known for... more on Wikipedia2
22886Chris Hemsworth
Age: 37Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence... more on Wikipedia3
259115Ryan Reynolds
Age: 43Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, film... more on Wikipedia4
253116Benedict Cumberbatch
Age: 39Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor who has... more on Wikipedia5
233107Tom Holland
Age: age 22Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames, London, United Kingdom
Thomas Stanley Holland (born June 1, 1996) is an English actor and dancer. A graduate of the... more on Wikipedia6
222104Dwayne Johnson
Age: 48Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States of America
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an... more on Wikipedia7
207120Michael B. Jordan
Age: 33Birthplace: Santa Ana, California
Michael Bakari Jordan (born February 9, 1987) is an American actor. He is known for his film... more on Wikipedia8
212130Donald Glover
Age: 37Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... more on Wikipedia9
181108Leonardo DiCaprio
Age: 45Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (, Italian: [diˈkaːprjo]; born November 11, 1974) is an American... more on Wikipedia10
169105John Krasinski
Age: 40Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, director, producer and... more on Wikipedia11
14391Mark Ruffalo
Age: 52Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Mark Ruffalo (; born November 22, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He began acting in... more on Wikipedia12
13286Tom Hardy
Age: 43Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Edward Thomas Hardy (born 15 September 1977) is an English actor and producer. After studying... more on Wikipedia13
7638Peter Dinklage
Age: 46Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Peter Hayden Dinklage (; born June 11, 1969) is an American actor and producer. Dinklage... more on Wikipedia14
8560Gary Oldman
Age: 57Birthplace: Eurasia, New Cross, London, England, United Kingdom
Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor and filmmaker who has performed... more on Wikipedia15
11289Daniel Kaluuya
Age: 26Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Daniel Kaluuya (born 24 February 1989) is a British actor and writer who was nominated for the... more on Wikipedia16
11095Jordan Peele
Age: 36Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Jordan Haworth Peele (born February 21, 1979) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.... more on Wikipedia17
5030Michael Fassbender
Age: 43Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
Michael Fassbender (born 2 April 1977) is an Irish-German actor. His feature film debut was in... more on Wikipedia18
10492Ryan Gosling
Age: 39Birthplace: London, Canada
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his... more on Wikipedia19
9279Denzel Washington
Age: 61Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States of America
Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, director, and... more on Wikipedia20
Finn Wolfhard (born December 23, 2002) is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He is best known... more on Wikipedia12712121
9385Daniel Radcliffe
Age: 31Birthplace: Fulham, London, England
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor and producer. He is known for... more on Wikipedia22
7667Nick Offerman
Age: 45Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Nicholas Offerman (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor, writer, comedian, and carpenter... more on Wikipedia23
6860Woody Harrelson
Age: 54Birthplace: Midland, Texas, United States of America
Woodrow Tracy Harrelson (born July 23, 1961) is an American actor and playwright. His breakout... more on Wikipedia24
2415Josh Brolin
Age: 52Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States of America
Joshua James Brolin (; born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. Brolin has appeared in... more on Wikipedia25
6162Clint Eastwood
Age: 90Birthplace: California, United States of America
Clinton Eastwood Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American actor, filmmaker, musician, and... more on Wikipedia
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