The Best (Male) Actors Working Today
The best actors working today include Hollywood legends, Academy Award winners and many of the top up and coming actors in the world right now. These talented and beautiful men grace the big and small screen with brilliant performances in our favorite movies and TV shows and do it really, really well. It's likely that many of these actors will long be remembered among the best actors of all time.
For many of these best male actors, being part of Hollywood's elite is nothing new. The likes of George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Christopher Walken, among other popular actors, have been around for decades and lost little of that spark that made them favorites.
Moving into a slightly younger crowd, many of the best current actors are quickly becoming legendary. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Aaron Paul, Michael Fassbender, Chris Hemswoth, Henry Cavill and Johnny Depp are not just all hot, but among the best Hollywood has to offer today.
How do you compare the newcomers and the veterans to the greatest actors of all time? However you rank them, do so below on this list of the best actors working today!
- 1Age: 48
This Titanic superstar finally clinched an Oscar for his bone-chilling performance in The Revenant, after years of chased clout. Well-known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, he's also used his platform for environmental activism, packing a punch both on-screen and off. Leo's continually evolving acting has made him a true tour de force in Hollywood, leaving audiences pining for his every performance.
- 2Age: 86
Freeman's voice is as legendary as his knack for dramatic roles, putting him on the map with performances in top-tier films like The Shawshank Redemption and Million Dollar Baby, for which he bagged an Oscar. His unrivaled narration skills were icing on the cake in documentaries like March of the Penguins. The man's versatility and gravitas have made him a Hollywood mainstay, always bringing an extra layer of depth to the roles he embodies.
- 3Age: 68
An Academy Award darling, Washington has earned his stripes with unforgettable roles in films like Training Day and Glory. He's shown a magic touch when it comes to choosing roles that showcase his acting prowess, hitting the ball out of the park every time. Washington consistently tops the game, delivering performances that reverberate, dropping anchor in our hearts and minds.
- 4Age: 59
Brad Pitt's superstar status was sealed with hits like Fight Club and Ocean's Eleven, but it's his more recent role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood that snagged him an Oscar. He's a smooth operator, juggling acting with successful production projects under his company, Plan B Entertainment. Pitt's chameleonic abilities have endowed him with a career that packs a wallop, making him a Hollywood linchpin.
- 5Age: 58
From Iron Man to Sherlock Holmes, Downey's charisma and magnetic performances have left audiences spellbound. He hit paydirt with his role as Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, becoming the poster boy for superhero flicks. Despite facing personal upheavals, he clawed his way back to stardom and his ongoing charm offensive has made him a box office goldmine.
- 6Age: 54
Australia's crown jewel, Jackman's performance as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise has turned him into a household name. His Oscar-nominated turn in Les Misérables only went on to reinforce his A-list status. Whether he's singing, dancing, or slicing through baddies, Jackman consistently hits the high notes, making him a star who's as versatile as they come.
