The Most Influential Actors Of 2019

Updated October 3, 2019 9.4k votes 658 voters 10.6k views58 items

List RulesVote up the actors who had the biggest impact in 2019.

In 2019, some of the most influential people were those who work in Hollywood. With more films becoming more overtly political and more famous actors realizing they can use their power to inspire others and change things for the better, there are plenty of influential actors and actresses that truly made the public think this year. From breakout stars to veterans of the field, you'll find all the greatest actors of 2019 below!

The push for diversity in film and television, and for supporting women's rights in Hollywood, continues. We're more connected to celebrities than ever and many of them use their powers for good, inspiring and influencing us to do and be better.

Which actors and actresses do you find the most inspiring? Vote up the most influential stars of 2019 below and feel free to add anyone you think is missing!

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Robert Downey Jr.
The Avengers, Iron Man
Age: 55
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor, producer and singer. His... more
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Scarlett Johansson
Lost in Translation, The Avengers
Age: 35
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is... more
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Tom Holland
The Impossible, Locke
Age: 24
Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames, London, United Kingdom
Thomas Stanley Holland (born June 1, 1996) is an English actor and dancer. A graduate of the... more
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Chris Evans
Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers
Age: 39
Birthplace: Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States of America
Christopher Robert Evans (born June 13, 1981) is an American actor. Evans is known for his... more
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Chris Hemsworth
Thor, The Avengers
Age: 37
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence... more
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Dwayne Johnson
San Andreas, Fast & Furious 6
Age: 48
Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States of America
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an... more
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Benedict Cumberbatch
The Imitation Game, Star Trek Into Darkness
Age: 39
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor who has... more
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Margot Robbie
Neighbours, About Time
Age: 30
Birthplace: Gold Coast, Australia
Margot Elise Robbie (born 2 July 1990) is an Australian actress and film producer. She has... more
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Samuel L. Jackson
Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained
Age: 71
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and film producer. A... more
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Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool, Green Lantern
Age: 43
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, film... more
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Anne Hathaway
Les Misérables, Rachel Getting Married
Age: 37
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more
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Emma Watson
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Age: 30
Birthplace: Paris, France
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress, model and activist.... more
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Chris Pratt
Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World
Age: 41
Birthplace: Virginia, Minnesota, United States of America
Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor. He rose to prominence for... more

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Gal Gadot
Fast & Furious 6, Fast Five
Age: 35
Birthplace: Rosh HaAyin, Israel
Gal Gadot Varsano (born 30 April 1985) is an Israeli actress and model. At age 18, she was... more
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Tom Hiddleston
Thor, The Avengers
Age: 39
Birthplace: Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Thomas William Hiddleston (born 9 February 1981) is an English actor, film producer, and... more
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Brad Pitt
Inglourious Basterds, Fight Club
Age: 56
Birthplace: USA, Shawnee, Oklahoma
William Bradley Pitt (born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. He has... more
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Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Age: 30
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. Her films have... more
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John Krasinski
The Office, Away We Go
Age: 40
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, director, producer and... more
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Bradley Cooper
Silver Linings Playbook, The Hangover
Age: 45
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been... more
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Charlize Theron
Mad Max: Fury Road, Prometheus
Age: 45
Birthplace: South Africa, Benoni, Gauteng
Charlize Theron ( shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaans: [ʃarˈlis trɔn]; born 7 August 1975) is a... more
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James McAvoy
X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past
Age: 41
Birthplace: Port Glasgow, United Kingdom
James McAvoy (; born 21 April 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in... more
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Anna Kendrick
Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect
Age: 35
Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States of America
Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began her... more
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Sebastian Stan
Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Age: 38
Birthplace: Constanța, Sud-Est, Romania
Sebastian Stan (born August 13, 1982) is a Romanian-American actor. On television, he has... more

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Chadwick Boseman
42, The Express
Age: 37
Birthplace: Anderson, South Carolina
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor known for... more
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Meryl Streep
The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt
Age: 71
Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the... more

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