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    by Michelle Harper Davies

    Having read a few articles recently based on peoples' favourite actors, I started thinking What is it that makes an actor your 'top' actor? Is it the genre of film he stars in, ie. chick-flicks? Is it his acting ability an...read more

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    by Stephanie Grohol

    I have a pretty long list of favorite actors whom I consider some of the best in the business. In my opinion, they just have the "it" factor and also the fact they just grab you with their incredible charisma and their act...read more

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    by E. V. SHAW

    I have to say that the late, great Gregory Peck was an actor who had it all. He was, indeed, my favorite male actor. As Lewt McCanles in Duel in the Sun, I longed to be Jennifer Jones when they did that hot scene when ...read more

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    by J. Hoff

    "Here's Johnny!" There are many ways the above quote could be performed. But I can only think of one that would make it famous across space and time. "Here's Johnny" was of course said most famously by Jack Nicholson in...read more

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    by Marcia Studley

    Strength. There's physical strength and then there is emotional strength; but there is also the strength of heart, to pull from the essence of your soul and being to persevere through unbelievable obstacles. Patrick Sw...read more

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    by Alissa Amy

    Although there are many fine character actors who've been around for years and never received the recognition or critical acclaim they are most certainly due, most notably Ed Harris, Jeff Bridges, John Malcovich, James Caa...read more

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    by Peter Davies

    When an actor can connect with you via a medium pre-recorded such as celluloid it is a truly wonderful feeling, made ever the sweeter when that actor you have never had much time for. When that actor makes your search out...read more

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    by Rena Sherwood

    A favorite movie actor comprises of elements you not only admire, but also identify with. The actor although a complete stranger becomes even more familiar to you than your own family or friends. These qualities were b...read more

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    by Aj Brady

    My favorite actor of all-time would have to be Johnny Depp. The reasons for this are quite numerous. I firstly like his ability to diversify, you could never accuse Depp of playing "against type" because, quite simply, ...read more

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    by Ebony Thompson

    There are allot of actors who have been around for the longest time and just don't seem to get the credit they deserve. One of my favorite actors is Don cheadle. Up until recently it seemed as if allot of people had no ide...read more

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    by Kevin C. Carr

    There are only two actors that stand out as the most influential and talented actors of our time. This being ironic to me because it was not until the 20th century that we would actually revere actors as more than just act...read more

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    by Sammy Stein

    Blimey - how do you rate favorite actors? Well, first they have to be believable, then they must be attractive or at least possess something which switches on either the vamp of the carer in us all. Then, they must be jus...read more

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    by Yasmina Crichlow

    Ninomiya Kazunari. He's known in North America (possibly) for his role in "Letters from Iwo Jima", alongside Watanabe Ken. (Directed by Clint Eastwood.) But I knew this young Japanese Actor/Singer long before that mo...read more

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    by Richie Caldicott

    There are numerous brilliant actors throughout Hollywood, Pinewood and Bollywood's history, some of them have played it straight, some of them are funny, some of them have been the kind of characters you'd want as a friend...read more

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    by Eileen Famiglietti

    My favorite actors of all time are a short list of men. Some of them are dead. Some of them are still alive. One of them was a teenage heartthrob. Tom Hanks - He has played such a great variety of different characters....read more

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    by Jared Garrett

    Acting is one of the oldest professions next to.. well, you know. And if you don't, don't worry about it. Through the centuries, there have no doubt been amazing actors that we don't even know about. Rumor has it that Shak...read more

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    by Conny Manero

    Top 20 hottest actors of all time ... hm, let's see. 1. Adrian Paul Hm, I wouldn't mind being stuck in an elevator with him. The rescue team could take their time getting us out. I was never really interested in fenc...read more

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    by Katy Andrews

    Kevin Spacey The first time I fell under his spell was his Oscar winning role in The Usual Suspects. I was so convinced of Verbal Kint, I thought I had it all figured out. Then during the final minutes of the movie, he ...read more

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    by Scott Ebisch

    As far as I'm concerned actors should not stand out in their work. By that I mean I should not be reminded that I am watching Tom Hanks. I should see the character not the actor. In my opinion, the best actors are so good ...read more

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    by Ted Sherman

    Choosing favorite actors doesn't mean you'll name the best actors. So, what the heck, since my choices go back too far for most people, it may give a different perspective than most on this list. Also, in this age of gende...read more

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