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There have been plenty of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-irish-actors-of-all-time/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great Irish actors</a> throughout film history, but which male Irish actors working today are the greatest? This list of the best Irish actors working today ranks today's best Hollywood actors hailing from Ireland, both from the big screen and on television. From Oscar winners to Emmy nominees, these great actors are killing it these days, turning in great performances in recent years.This list ranks the highest-rated Irish actors working today from best to worst. These great actors are all from somewhere in Ireland, but are popular actors all over the world. Today's top Irish actors go deep into their roles, perfecting their performances, whether comedic or dramatic, and many are handsome to boot!The greatest Irish actors working today who are ranked on this list include Colin Farrell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Cillian Murphy, Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Rea, and Ciaran Hinds. If there’s an actor listed here that you think is the absolute best in the movie industry today, vote him up. If the actors you think have been nailing it in theaters recently aren't listed, feel free to add them for a comprehensive list of the truly best actors from Ireland who are currently working.

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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. There&#39;s no question that many of these top current actors, if they aren&#39;t already, will long be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-actors" target="_blank">best actors of all time</a>.

For many of these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best male actors</a>, being part of Hollywood&#39;s elite is nothing new as they&#39;ve been starring in our favorite titles for many years. The likes of George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis, 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 these best current actors are quickly becoming legendary as they continue to see success. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Leonardo DiCaprio</a>, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Johnny Depp are not just all hot, but among the best Hollywood has to offer today. But there&#39;s another generation of young actors looking for their turn in the spotlight too with up and comers like Aaron Paul, Michael Fassbender, Chris Hemsworth and Henry Cavill all on track to be the next big thing.

How do you compare the newcomers and the veterans to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest actors of all time</a>? However you rank them, do so below on this list of the best actors working today!

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Of all Hollywood's popular actors today, who do you think is the coolest actor out right now? While it may be a bit subjective, and highly opinion based, most of us can agree on who's&nbsp;cool and who's not. Considering &quot;coolness factors&quot; like clothing style, a relaxed demeanor, friendliness, and so on, it's up to you to decide just who is the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-coolest-actors-ever" target="_blank">coolest actor in the world</a> right now. While many of these happening stars can be found among&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott" target="_blank">top current actors</a>, they don't necessarily have to be the best out. No, these are simply cool, calm, and collected Hollywood celebs.Of course, any list containing cool people from film and TV is going to include Samuel L. Jackson—a man who absolutely exudes coolness. Similarly, you have Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford—but all these guys have long careers to support their acclaimed coolness. We also have to consider the younger stars like Donald Glover, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Ryan Reynolds, not to mention the cool actresses running Hollywood right now, including Gina Rodriguez, Issa Rae, Viola Davis, and the incredible Meryl Streep. Whether they're supporting the right causes, leading fashion and style, or are all-around great people, these are the coolest actors currently working in Hollywood.&nbsp;Who makes your list of cool actors today? Check out the popular actors below and cast your votes for who you think takes the title of coolest actor in the world right now.&nbsp;

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Some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest actors of all time</a> have ended up turning into Hollywood has beens. No one debates that these actors have made huge contributions to cinema (many of them appearing in the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time" target="_blank">best movies ever made</a>), but recently they&#39;ve become big stars in big flops. Need examples? Will Smith in After Earth. Harrison Ford in Cowboys &amp; Aliens.&nbsp;

These people didn&#39;t begin as obscure actors, but you&#39;d be hard-pressed to mention something great they&#39;ve been in lately. You&#39;ll also notice obscure celebrities who were once-popular singers, comedians, etc. These are the celebrities that will make you think questions like, &quot;Whatever happened to actors like ... Brendan Fraser and Rob Schneider?&quot;

These has been actors once delighted audiences and now revile them. They&#39;re funny actors who made dramas and then weren&#39;t funny anymore (Jim Carrey); serious actors who starred in comedies and then tried to keep the joke going (Robert De Niro); and actors who ruined their credibility by being constant tabloid fodder (Angelina Jolie). Whatever the reason, these once-great actors have become box office kryptonite.

Which actors are no longer relevant in Hollywood? Which actresses are past their prime? This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-quit-being-famous/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities who are no longer famous</a> is here to provide users a chance to vote for the celebrities no one cares about anymore. Check out the list of unpopular actors and celebrities below, and vote up the ones whose careers have taken a dive.

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It takes a lot to make a movie great. There has to be excellent writing, production, direction, editing, and of course, acting. While the crew draws out the parameters for a movie, the actors are the ones who color in the film to bring it to life, and without great acting, a great film can crumble.&nbsp;

These Hollywood actors are the ones who deliver time and again, regardless of how good the script or the production of the film is. These are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-americans-ever/jacariah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest American</a> actors who are alive today. Who are the best actors from the USA? Sure, you have your Oscar winners like Tom Hanks and Tommy Lee Jones. But what about those reliable, <a href="/list/underrated-vincent-donofrio-movie-and-tv-roles/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">underrated guys like Vincent D&#39;Onofrio</a>? Some other top American actors include Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Harrison Ford.&nbsp;

We can all agree there are a lot of great American actors. However, which of these male movie stars is the best? That&#39;s up to you to decide. Vote up all of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular male actors</a> that you believe to be the best! Then check back to see which of the famous male stars have topped the list.&nbsp;

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They&#39;re the love interests, caring fathers, and grumpy neighbors. These <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hallmark-actors-v1/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hallmark Channel actors</a> add the romantic spark or emotional support to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hallmark-channel-movies-2019/molly-gander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Hallmark Channel Original</a> Movies. Even though they aren&#39;t always <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/overpowered-anime-characters/crystal-brackett?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the main character</a>, they&#39;re an important part of the cast and often a very important part of the story.

There are some big names who have acted in Hallmark Channel movies, like Luke Perry and Dean Cain. Other actors have been in multiple Hallmark movies. James Denton is a regular cast member on the Good Witch movie series and David Alpay has been in multiple Hallmark Christmas movies.

Check out this list of the best Hallmark actors and vote up the guys who make the movies worthwhile.

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The&nbsp;best actors in film history are a great subject of debate. These are the greatest actors ever to appear on the silver screen - male only (to vote on both genders, check out this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time">the greatest film actors and actresses</a>). These gentlemen were part of some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">greatest movies of all time</a> (or were perhaps the reason they were the best movies ever), with countless <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/Oscars">Academy Awards</a> between them.

What are the qualities of the best actors of all time? Remember, this is not simply about the most famous actors of all time, or the most popular actors. Is it the raw emotion they show, the parts they choose, their acting methods, or simply their effortless charm and charisma? There&#39;s no denying some of these amazing actors belong on the list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/hottest-male-celebrities">hottest male celebrities</a>, but behind the 1000 watt smiles lies the talent that defines generations of top actors. An argument could be made for some on this list that they are the best actor in the world.

Who is the best actor of all time? Is it a classic actor like Marlon Brando, a comedic genius like Charlie Chaplin, a double-threat like Clint Eastwood, or a method actor like Daniel Day Lewis? There are so many choices for the greatest movie actor ever that you may have a hard time picking just one. Good thing you can vote for as many candidates for best actors ever as you&#39;d like. Then check back to see if your favorites have made it into the top ten actors.&nbsp;

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Who are the all-time greatest action stars? This list includes some of the biggest names in movie history, and each actor or actress listed here is fully capable of kicking butt and taking names in any movie they&#39;re in. Action stars are a special breed. They combine great acting ability with physicality that brings an action film to life. Be sure to vote for your favorite action stars and vote down any you don&#39;t like. Also, feel free to add any great action movie stars who are missing from the list.

What makes an action star the best? It&#39;s someone who commands the screen with feats of strength and prowess - not to mention the uncanny ability to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-action-heroes-shouldnt-have-survived/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">miraculously survive</a> even in the face of impossible odds. Many people listed here are top action movie stars who starred in some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies" target="_blank">greatest action movies of all time</a>. Some are newcomers, having landed major roles in recent films, including the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies-of-2012" target="_blank">best action movies of 2012</a>, for example.

Not all of the all-time greatest action stars are men, no no. Some of the sexiest women in action movies are included here. Among them: Sigourney Weaver, aka Ripley in Alien. She definitely qualifies. Angelina Jolie and Milla Jovovich are other good examples.

Enjoy voting for the best action stars, and remember: You can, and should, add any famous Hollywood action actors who deserve a spot but aren&#39;t already listed here!

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Lovely Ladies

This list of hottest celebrities is ranked by pop culture junkies worldwide, making it the best place to find the most attractive female celebrities living today, according to actual fans. Mila Kunis, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson are examples of the&nbsp;beautiful ladies we love to read about on social media, and in entertainment magazines. They&#39;re popular in addition to being stunning.&nbsp;

The actresses, singers, models, and personalities on this list are some of the hottest female celebrities&nbsp;in show business. This list of cute celebrity women spans all of entertainment and pop culture, so it&#39;s not just the prettiest&nbsp;actresses. Model Adriana Lima is one of the sexiest celebrities.&nbsp;Among those included are winners of Oscars, Grammys, and Emmy Awards, marking them not only the hottest celebs, but also some of the best in their fields.

Anyone can vote for the hottest famous female celebrities. Do you think Jennifer Lawrence&#39;s pretty face should be at the top, or are you more of a Natalie Portman fan? Make your voice heard by voting on these hot female celebrities. Don&#39;t forget to check back to see if your favorite hot celebs made the top of the list!&nbsp;

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With so many up-and-coming stars, as well as established&nbsp;celebs at the peak of their career, who really is the most famous actor in the world right now? Sure, there&#39;s a long list of popular and notable actors starring in roles left and right, but who would top the list as the most famous in 2021?

Keep in mind, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott" target="_blank">today&#39;s greatest actors</a> aren&#39;t necessarily the most famous, though this is often the case. Nevertheless, you may also consider factors like who&#39;s in the news more in 2021, who continually breaks box office records, and who stars in the most films and TV shows. With this in mind, who do you think&nbsp;currently holds the title as the&nbsp;most famous actor?

When it comes to today&#39;s top actors, a few of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors" target="_blank">best actors of all time</a> certainly top the list, such as Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt. While these superstars are and have been some of the most famous actors, plenty of newer stars could also be considered for most famous, like Deadpool&nbsp;star Ryan Reynolds or action-hero Chris Evans. Chris Hemsworth is another of the most popular actors, along with fellow Marvel stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. But can the superhero stars be considered the top 10 famous actors in the world? Spider-Man,&nbsp;Cherry,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Devil All the Time&nbsp;star Tom Holland seems to be one of the most famous actors in the world in 2021, for sure.&nbsp;

Clearly, this world famous actors list features&nbsp;a great deal of celebrities to consider in terms of the most famous, and you fans will have to decide just who takes the cake. Vote up who you believe to be the biggest movie star in the world right now. Make sure your favorite star gets the recognition they deserve as a world famous actor.

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Wonderful People We All Love

As movie fans, we like to think of our favorite actors as being larger than life. With all of the coverage that these stars get, these cool celebrities know how to function both on and off the screen.

We often think of our favorite actors as being fairly close in personality to our favorite characters that they have portrayed. Most of these guys epitomize the word cool. Beginning with actors like Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant during the Golden Age of Film, the best leading men have had a certain aura about them. James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Steve McQueen are other actors who are considered some of the coolest guys ever.

More recently, tough guy actors like Bruce Willis and Daniel Craig mixed brains with brawn in their iconic roles as John McClane and James Bond, respectively. While they each exemplify a different kind of cool, people are still attracted to these actors because of their&nbsp;coolness factor. These coolest Hollywood actors are the guys you&#39;d want to hang out with, talk shop, and maybe down an adult beverage or two.

Vote up all of the actors you think could compete for world&#39;s coolest man. Then check back to see if your favorite actors topped the list!&nbsp;

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This list of the greatest British actors of all time has been ranked by fans. What is it about British men that makes them so magnetic on the screen? Is it their sexy accents or&nbsp;distinguished demeanors? Whatever the case, there are many top British actors and great English actors who have achieved fame, success, and won many awards worldwide.

British actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Ben Kingsley are considered to be some of the greatest actors of all time. This list includes <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-english-actors-working-today/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">British male actors</a> from the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman are also <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-actors-from-great-britain/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular British actors</a> you will find on this list.&nbsp;

Who are your favorites among these best British actors? Vote up your favorite famous British actors below. Then check back to see if your beloved UK actors topped the list!

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This list ranks the best bands fronted by actors, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several actors have fronted bands over the years, but this list contains only the best. Some of the best bands are fronted by comedic actors, while others are fronted by dramatic stars. One band is even fronted by an Academy Award-winning actor.&nbsp;Which is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best band</a> fronted by an actor? Cast your votes below. One band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, is fronted by Jared Leto. In 2014, Leto won an Oscar for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club. Rilo Kiley is fronted by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett. Lewis appeared in Pleasantville and Sennett appeared in the show “Salute Your Shorts.”Childish Gambino is fronted by Donald Glover. As an actor, Glover is best known for his role as Troy on “Community.” He was also a writer for “30 Rock.” Tenacious D is fronted by School of Rock&nbsp;funnyman Jack Black and the Steep Canyon Rangers are often fronted by comedian and actor Steve Martin.Which of these bands fronted by famous actors do you think is the best? Maybe yo prefer Kevin Costner's group to Michael Cera's, or Kevin Bacon's to Jada Pinkett Smith. Upvote the best bands below, all of which are fronted by a celebrity known for his or her acting.

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Back in the 1980s, Hollywood built some of the biggest and best careers in movies. With everyone from Julia Roberts and Bruce Willis to Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, there are tons of great actors to come out of the decade. Studios released movies from these talented actors throughout the decade, and they run the gamut of genres from sci-fi and action to romance and comedies.

While you probably know a little bit about many&nbsp;of the biggest stars from the 1980s, it&#39;s likely there are some things you probably didn&#39;t know. Check out the list below, which highlights some of the most incredible facts about the biggest stars. If you find any you like, be sure to vote for them!

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This list of the most overrated actors of all time, has been ranked by critics and fans from all over the world. Actors are seen as the face of the movies, television, and other media products in which they star. Hollywood <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> have become like gods to many people around the globe, and they are worshiped with praise, money, awards, and gifts.

However, many of the actors receiving the most accolades are extremely overrated in their raw talent, charisma, and chemistry with other actors. Some believe that overrated male actors, like Tom Cruise and Will Smith, bring in the big box office bucks, but have little to no acting range and often phone in their performances.

Many of the actors who get the most praise gave one or two great performances, but then rested on their laurels for the rest of their careers. Others are pretty good actors, but nowhere near as talented as the overwhelming praise they receive. Even more overrated celebrities&nbsp;have no talent at all, but are famous because of their looks and personality. Bottom line: some of the actors and actresses from classic movies aren&rsquo;t as gifted as many claim.

Who are the most overrated actors and actresses? This list features current and old Hollywood actors who are rated far more highly then they deserve (for their acting skills). Make your opinions heard by voting below!&nbsp;

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Martin Scorsese started some internet drama in 2019 when <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/martin-scorsese-marvel-movies-not-cinema-theme-parks-1202178747/" target="_blank">he said</a> comic book movies are &quot;not cinema.&quot;&nbsp;While Scorsese later <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html" target="_blank">clarified his point</a>, comic book movies can require a fair bit of heavy lifting. Actors not only need to perform the emotions of the scene but also sell an entire fantastical reality. Sometimes, they&#39;re pulling&nbsp;double-duty as superhero and&nbsp;alter ego. So much of what makes a comic book movie come alive is being able to suspend belief and buy into the idea that superpowers, magic, and wildly advanced science are&nbsp;real. While CGI and special effects help build the world itself, much of the impact hinges on the actors&#39;&nbsp;performances. Sadly, those are not the actors on this list. This list pulls together some of the worst performances of actors playing superheroes.&nbsp;

Superheroes are like people, only better. While they&#39;re given superhuman intellect, energy, magical ability, or advanced technology, so much of the job&nbsp;is about being larger-than-life.&nbsp;There&#39;s a certain gravitas&nbsp;it takes to sell a superhero to an audience. Granted, some poor performances boil down to improper casting or issues with the story or production. But these performances are from actors who played not-so-super-heroes. Like with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-supervillain-performances-in-movies/stewart-chyou" target="_blank">subpar villains</a>, these performances can send comic book properties to production purgatory.

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Who is going to be the new James Bond actor now that Daniel Craig doesn't want to be 007 in the next James Bond outing? Since even before the release of Spectre. Daniel Craig was vocal about not revisiting the Bond role. So who should be the next James Bond actor?The actors below have been voted by fans as being the best candidates for taking on the 007 persona. Regardless of which actor gets the role, the consensus is that the next Bond after Craig should still be British and dapper. After all, all the previous Bonds, from original Sean Connery to the 90s Pierce Brosnan have been classy gentlemen.Vote up your favorite James Bond candidate below. Let's try to avoid a repeat of the George Lazenby Bond. At least Timothy Dalton got the Bond pose right. Living actors only as this is a casting call for the new James Bond actor, not who would've been the best Bond.

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Over the years, many <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great actors</a> and actresses have been awarded the title of &quot;Best Actor&quot; for their portrayal of classic characters in film. Some of these Oscar-winning performances were based on real people, while other performances that won Oscars were based on fictional characters.&nbsp;Who are some of the best character portrayals that have earned actors Oscars? Forrest Gump from Forrest Gump made our list. Tom Hanks won a Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of this multi-talented man. Forrest Gump was based on the 1986 Winston Groom book of the same name. Anthony Hopkins's iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in the film The Silence of the Lambs also made our list. Hopkins took home the Best Actor Oscar in 1991.Several Best Supporting Actor performances also made the cut. Gregory Peck's performance as Atticus Finch in the film To Kill A Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee, earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1962. Other supporting actor roles that are featured on this list include Tommy DeVito from Goodfellas, played by Joe Pesci, and Rod Tidwell from Jerry McGuire, played by Cuba Gooding Jr.Which best actor performance is your favorite? Vote up your favorite Oscar-winning character below!&nbsp;

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Ah Marvel movies. It began in 1944 with serialized films of Captain America and 70 years later, are one of the biggest, most lucrative movies in the film world. From The Avengers and X-Men, to The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Blade, Deadpool, Ghost Rider, and all 40+ movies that have been released and the many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/upcoming-movies-2018/ranker-film" target="_blank">upcoming Marvel films,</a> some of the most famous Hollywood actors have been cast in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-in-both-dc-and-marvel-movies/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Marvel movies (and DC movies too)</a>.

Of course <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-avenger-actors-non-mcu-filmography/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo</a>, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and so many other have taken on a Marvel character, but the question still remains - who are your favorite actors from Marvel movies?

This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-living-american-actors/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of actors</a> from Marvel movies is a start and is ever-growing as Disney, Marvel Studios, FOX, and Sony continue to develop Marvel Comics properties for the big screen.

Vote on the list of Marvel movie actors below and if you see anyone missing (and I&#39;m sure there are more than a few), feel free to add them so that other Marvel and comic book movie fans can vote on your additions!

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The Best Marvel Movie Actors Ever

Derrick Deane

You'd listen to Michael Caine talk all day, right? And surely you'd watch Ian McKellan in just about any movie Hollywood decided he should be in. Why? Because they're two of the best living English actors, along with the other English men on this list. These <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest living actors</a> from England aren't just handsome and don't just come with a great accent, they're truly talented actors who have all made film history.Who are the top living English actors? These men (whether retired or still working) are still gracing the earth and many are turning out excellent performances in hit movies, like Christian Bale and Benedict Cumberbatch. The best at what they do, these English actors win awards left and right, from BAFTAs to Golden Globes, and are popular with film-going audiences the world over.This list features the greatest living English actors including Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor, Michael Cane, Colin Firth, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, Sean Bean, John Cleese, Jude Law, Hugh Laurie, and Rupert Everett. Don't see your favorite living actor from England? Add him below so other film fans can vote. Then, be sure to vote and rerank the list according to who you think are the best English <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-celebrities-you-didn-and-_39_t-realize-are-still-alive/carlybobarly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors still alive</a> today.